Founders Lodge by Mantis in Port Elizabeth, South Africa has a corrected score of 4.2 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 2 of 17 hotels we score in Port Elizabeth. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 5.0 before correction: Tripadvisor 5.0. Rooms from about $392 a night (cached, not a live quote).
Founders Lodge by Mantis is a seven-suite boutique safari lodge situated on a private game reserve in the Eastern Cape. Located near the Amakhala Game Reserve, the property includes a renovated railway carriage and offers daily Big Five game drives across nearly 100 square miles of ecosystem. The lodge provides high-end amenities such as a swimming pool, spa, sauna, and gym. Guests can dine on South African cuisine at the onsite restaurant or bar. It suits couples and families looking for intimate wildlife viewing in a malaria-free area. Because of its small number of suites, the lodge offers a limited amount of guest space.
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