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South Africa: Founders Lodge by Mantis, nestled in the heart of the Eastern Cape Province

Mantis, a leading conservation-focused hotel brand within the Accor group has attained the first Global Humane Certified™ designation for Humane Tourism™ at four select locations.

Mantis is a leading conservation - focused hotel group offering luxury and premium properties consisting of hotels, eco-lodges and waterways experiences throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.

The South African born Mantis Collection is a leading conservation-focused hotel group with luxury hotels, eco-lodges and waterway experiences located across the globe.

Mantis, a leading conservation-focused hospitality group with luxury hotels, eco-lodges, waterways and impact experiences located across the globe, is now welcoming international guests to Vivari Hotel and Spa by Mantis, which is located in a leafy valley in Featherbrooke, Johannesburg.

Mantis, a leading conservation-focused hospitality group with luxury hotels, eco-lodges, waterways and impact experiences located across the globe, has announced the opening of the lovingly restored Founders Railway Carriage, at Mantis Founders Lodge located 72km from Gqeberha.

Community Conservation Fund Africa (CCFA) is a fundraising and grant-giving non-profit company established by the founders of the Mantis Collection (www.mantiscollection.com ) and Accor Hotels (https://group.accor.com).

World record holder, ultra-endurance athlete and conservationist, Sharon Jessop, will set off on 22 September, World Rhino Day, from Mantis Founders Lodge to undertake a 650km run and anticipates being on the road for 21 full days to remind South Africans that both the tourism industry and rhinos are equally endangered.

Mantis, a leading conservation-focused hotel group with luxury hotels, eco-lodges, waterways and impact experiences located across the globe has opened its newest property in Tanzania and welcomed its first guests on August 6th 2021: the Siringit Migration Camp by Mantis.

Nungwi Dreams by Mantis is pleased to reveal the news of their second phase of development, adding a total of 2,800m2 to the resort, nears completion, expanding the number of keys and public areas.

On the 14th of April 2021, The Mantis Collection and the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) celebrated the finalization of phase 1 & 2 of Akagera Game Lodge in Rwanda.

New mobile camp offers guests an exclusive, front row seat to one of the seven natural wonders of Africa – the Great Migration

Mantis is proud to announce  The launch of Mantis Impact Experiences Focused on ecotourism, sustainable travel and adventure, Mantis Impact Experiences offer the traveller seeking an immersive experience the opportunity to make a real impact for conservation, or to even embark on a transformative adventure into the wilds.

Mantis is proud to announce a partnership with the WaterBear Network. The WaterBear Network is a free and interactive streaming platform wholly dedicated to conservation.

The Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis, situated on the award-winning Val de Vie Estate in the picturesque Paarl-Franschhoek Valley, will be reopening on 6 November 2020 with an additional 40 suites, an upgraded communal area, a bigger pool, and a deli.

Nungwi Dreams by Mantis is pleased to reveal the news of their second phase of development, adding a total of 2 800m2 to the resort. Nungwi Dreams by Mantis is on the northern tip of Nungwi, the most sought after region on the island of Zanzibar. Referred to as The Spice Island, Zanzibar is an archipelago approximately 46 kilometres off the coast of Tanzania. Guests arrive by flight directly to Zanzibar, with Nungwi Dreams an hour’s drive from the airport.

Mantis, a global hospitality development, management and marketing company based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, is launching a docu-series about its 30-year journey in the tourism business. The series will launch on Wednesday 6th May 2020.

The Mantis Group welcomes Siringit Serengeti Camp into its prestigious family, becoming our first experience in the Serengeti. Mantis took over the reins on 15 April 15 2019. This permanent tented camp allows Mantis guests the opportunity to link the Northern Circuit safari with an exclusive experience at their sought-after Nungwi Dreams by Mantis in Zanzibar. For more information contact [email protected]

David Yarrow partners with Mantis A picture is worth a thousand words and world-acclaimed photographer, David Yarrow, is an iconic storyteller. In a lifetime of war against our natural world, his evocative and immersive photography of life on earth is aiding the global plight for conservation and Mantis is honored to announce Yarrow as the Group’s strategic creative partner.

Mantis has acquired the management contract for EPIC Hotel and Suites in Rwanda. The contract has been signed by parties from the Eastern Province Investments Corporation LTD (EPIC LTD) and Mantis Collection, and operations will be taken over by Mantis effective immediately. Dino Urbani will continue as general manager of EPIC Hotel and Suites. EPIC is a luxurious 77-bedroom hotel in the Eastern Province District of Nyagatare, Rwanda. The hotel is situated close to the Akagera National Park’s Northern Gate and the Ugandan border.