EXCEPTIONAL PLACE TO FIND YOURSELF

In the 1990s, a visionary entrepreneur, Adrain Gardiner, set out to heal the drought-ravaged and degraded farmlands of South Africa’s Eastern Cape. Through native species rewilding, restoration of delicate ecosystems, and meaningful collaboration with local communities, the land flourished — and eventually, so did its travelers.

Today, through thoughtfully curated experiences, Mantis' properties reinact that same connection between people and nature preservation — inspiring and educating guests to embrace its philosophy, broaden their outlook on life, and take an active role in protecting the natural world.

While conservation focuses on preserving biodiversity and habitats, animal welfare emphasizes treating animals with respect, minimizing human impact, and preventing cruelty.

True to its roots, Mantis' properties are dedicated to humane tourism, integrating sustainable hospitality practices that ensure all animal interactions are compassionate and stress-free—delivering luxury, but never at the expense of animal welfare and habitat.

Operating in pristine and remote destinations comes with an enormous responsibility to the communities that surround each Mantis property. They are the heartbeat of the brand's purpose — without their partnership, true conservation and sustainability cannot be achieved.

Mantis honours and celebrates these communities by embracing their traditions in every element of the guest experience — from cuisine and service to design and culture — ensuring its presence supports and uplifts their way of life.