Mantis Collection, a South African company part of Accor, founded by Adrian Gardiner in 2000, specializing in eco - loges, waterways and curated eco - escapes, offering a blend of traditional hospitality and rich novel experiences, with roots and significant operations in Gqeberha and also corporate presence in Sandton, has revealed the upcoming opening of a new luxury eco – lodge, Mantis Hiddn.
The property will open its doors on 1 March, 2026 in Addo, a town located in Sarah Baartman District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, nestled in the stunning Sundays River Valley, which stretch from the Indian Ocean to the Zuurberg Mountains, home of the famous Addo Elephant National Park, as well as world renowned for its citrus fruit production, standing as South Africa’s larger producer of lemons.
Set within an 800 - hectares private reserve surrounded by mountains, Mantis Hiddn blends naturally with the landscape, crafted from sustainable materials and designed to honour the rhythm of the Zuurberg Mountains, and its elevate position offers sweeping views and a pleasant sense of seclusion.
This unique property is an ideal retreat for those seeking connection to nature and the essence and soul of Africa’s quiet wild where every moment is curated, intentional, immersive, and represent an exciting journey of discovery, rooted in AnnaXhosa traditions, offering a profound reconnection with African ladscapes.
The luxury eco – lodge will operate entirely off grid through solar power, water, harvesting and recycling systems and will provide 12 mountain suites and two private villas, featuring fireplaces, handcrafted KolKol wood fired tubs and expansive decks, and earth - tone interiors.
Daily experiences include guided wilderness activities, botanical - inspired wellness and access to Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa’s third – largest national park.
Addo Elephant National Park, is a unique destination offering the world’s offering the world’s only “Big Seven” (Big Five plus whales and sharks) sighhtings, diverse landscapes such as forest, fynvos, Karoo, coastal, and the area offers the opportunity to enjoy diverse outdoor activities like game drives, horse riding, and hiking.
CEO of Mantis Collection, Craig Erasmus said that the opening of Mantis Hiddn in Addo represents a new chapter for eco - luxury tourism in South Africa.
Links
https://all.accor.com/hotel/C426/index.en.shtml
https://atta.travel/resource/mantis-to-open-off-grid-addo-lodge-in-march.html
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