5* Founders Lodge - Eastern Cape Package (2 Nights) 5* Founders Lodge - Eastern Cape Package (2 Nights) 5* Founders Lodge - Eastern Cape Package (2 Nights)

Bush Getaways

STARTING FROM R11,905 per person sharing

  • Reference Nr: PP-TH269077
  • Book By: 17 Dec `25
  • Travel Between: 1 Sep `25 - 19 Dec `25
  • Departure: Self Drive

Package Includes:

2 Nights' accommodation at the 5* Founders Lodge in a Master Suite
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily

ADDED VALUE:
2 Game drive safaris on the Shamwari Game Reserve
Access to the Neils Wolmarans Signature Photographic Hyde
Guided walking safari
Conservation Levy

WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Experience the thrill of close-up wildlife encounters on twice-daily game drives in a private reserve - no queues, just nature at its wildest
- Every stay supports conservation. Walk in the footsteps of the Mantis legacy and enjoy a safari that gives back to wildlife and community
- Indulge in spa treatments, relax in the steam room, or stretch out in the bush-view gym. Then take a dip in the infinity pool with a cocktail in hand
- Kids can join the Bear Grylls Survival Academy, while adults can track rhino with rangers or stargaze by firelight under the African sky
- Capture rare moments from the underground photographic hide, or simply soak up the views with sundowners and gourmet meals in the bush
- With just a handful of suites, personalized service, and open landscapes as far as the eye can see, you'll feel like the only guests for miles
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5* Founders Lodge - Eastern Cape Package (2 Nights)

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PP-TH269077
BOOK BY: 17 Dec 2025
Travel between: 1 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 2025
Starting From
R11,905 pp
Set on a private reserve in the heart of the Eastern Cape wilderness, Mantis Founders Lodge delivers a Big Five safari with all the luxury of a world-class retreat - just an hour from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). With only a handful of exclusive suites, guests enjoy a truly intimate experience where elegant interiors, gourmet dining, and uninterrupted bush views meet the thrill of the wild. It's where conservation heritage and refined comfort come together in unforgettable style.

Inclusions and Exclusions

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

2 Nights' accommodation at the 5* Founders Lodge in a Master Suite
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily

ADDED VALUE:
2 Game drive safaris on the Shamwari Game Reserve
Access to the Neils Wolmarans Signature Photographic Hyde
Guided walking safari
Conservation Levy

WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Experience the thrill of close-up wildlife encounters on twice-daily game drives in a private reserve - no queues, just nature at its wildest
- Every stay supports conservation. Walk in the footsteps of the Mantis legacy and enjoy a safari that gives back to wildlife and community
- Indulge in spa treatments, relax in the steam room, or stretch out in the bush-view gym. Then take a dip in the infinity pool with a cocktail in hand
- Kids can join the Bear Grylls Survival Academy, while adults can track rhino with rangers or stargaze by firelight under the African sky
- Capture rare moments from the underground photographic hide, or simply soak up the views with sundowners and gourmet meals in the bush
- With just a handful of suites, personalized service, and open landscapes as far as the eye can see, you'll feel like the only guests for miles

PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

All items of a personal nature. Meals not mentioned.

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