Facilities & Services

Please note: these are inclusive in price unless otherwise stated and available at all Lodges.

• Pool: Rim-flow swimming pools with views over the bush.
• Nature Drives: 4 × 4 vehicles will take you to see the flora and fauna in this stunning region. Please note that there is not a great concentration of game, although sightings are likely as many of the cats, including rare White Lions, are currently electronically tagged/located in specific areas, to monitor their progress.
• Bush Walks: Guided walks can be taken by guests aged 16 and over, including to view the Bushmen paintings.
• Trout Fishing: This is available at Bo Vlakte Trout Farm, adjacent to the Reserve at a charge.
• Horse Riding: Half and Full-day packages are available on spirited yet comfortable Arabian Horses, suitable for experienced riders. Please book in advance and note this incurs an additional charge.
• Star Gazing: Telescopes and knowledgable guides are available to help you interpret the constellations of the Southern Hemisphere.
• Hot Air Ballooning: The opportunity to see the Reserve from a birds-eye view is available at an additional charge, dependent on weather conditions.
• Wellness Centre: A sophisticated wellness centre is available at Tilney Manor whilst Gondwana and Dwyka also have a Relaxation Retreat with 2 therapy rooms and a steam room (treatments for a charge).
• Shop: Gift Boutiques are available at Dwyka and Gondwana for purchasing a momento of your stay.

Bars & Restaurants

• Each Lodge has a Restaurant with outside terrace for meals under cover or the stars.

Overview

The proximity to Cape Town makes this an ideal experience for families without the time to travel further afield for Safari but looking to share a special experience with their children. This is further enhanced by the completion of the new Family Lodge, Gondwana, opened in February 2009.

Looking after younger guests

• Shallow area in the Pool.
• Children’s playroom with TV.
• Selection of board games, puzzles and DVD’s.

Children’s Meals

• High Chairs available
• Children’s menu

Babysitting & Supervised activities

• ‘Kids on Safari’ programme designed to entertain! As well as game drives for children age 4 plus, treasure hunts and shorts bush walks and star gazing with Rangers and other Lodge staff take place.
  *Babysitting: In-house staff providing baby-sitting services. Please advise at least 48 hours in advance.

Safety

• Animals: The Big 5 are present but the Lodge is fenced.

Room types

Guests are accommodated in a variety of luxurious Lodges including Tilney Manor (6 suites), which dates back to 1898, and Khanni Lodge (4 suites), built in a ‘Summer House’ style in 2003. All open-plan suites are equipped with air-conditioning, fireplace, private bar, tea and coffee making facilities, DVD players, private veranda and duo outdoor showers in private settings.

In 2009, Dwyka Tented Lodge opened, offering 9 Luxury tents with private plunge pools and underfloor heating, in a dry Karoo ravine surrounded by awe-inspiring rock formations. The year also saw the launch of the new 12-room Gondwana Lodge, with views over the plains of the Dam and Mountains.

Family

Gondwana has been created to accommodate families.

• Up to 2 children under 12 years can share with parents, accommodated on a sofa bed or cot on request.
• Inter-connecting rooms are also available.

Rates

Rates from £388 per night per adult sharing, inclusive of 3 meals, and 2 guided excursions per day (valid 01/10/11 – 30/04/12 and rate above based on a minimum 2 night stay).

Family

• Child under 4 years free of charge.
• Children aged 4 – 11 years charged 50%.
• Children from age 12 will require a separate room and be charged adult rates.

Special Offers

• Pay to Stay for 3 nights and only pay for 2 (Valid 20/06/11 – 30/09/11 and 01/05/12 – 30/09/12)
• Pay to Stay for 3 nights and get 10% discount off your stay (non-combinable with the “Pay Stay” special and is valid till 31/12/12)

Note: Please enquire for rates for different Room Types and Seasons and we will compile a detailed quotation for your stay.

Mantis has deservedly won world-recognition for the pioneering contribution it has made to returning vast areas of the South African Bush, eroded and abused by years of farming, to its natural state, including the re-introduction of wildlife that has not been seen on the land for hundreds of years. Caring for local communities as well as the environment, by offering support, training and employment, remains core to the principles of this company which is playing a major role in the tourism industry of the new and vibrant South Africa of today.