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Tourvest Destination Management recognizes the Mantis Collection at Top Supporter Awards.

At the 2011 Tourvest Destination Management (TDM) Top Supporter Awards announced recently at the ‘Captain’s Dinner’ Awards Evening at the Southern Sun Elangeni in Durban. The Mantis Group were recognized and honoured for their continued support and partnership excellence from their customers and suppliers.

Mantis Group founded by Adrian Gardiner is a private collection of award winning, privately owned, five star properties located around the World. Divided into 3 distinct groups, specializing in Boutique Hotels, Game Reserves & Eco Lodges. All of the properties are unique and celebrate the culture, gastronomy, architecture and nature of the locations in which they are found.

Some of the Mantis Boutique Hotels located worldwide can be found on land and on water. These intimate hotels, rail journeys and luxury yachts present the highest standard of personalized service offering lavish havens of comfort and privacy. Sumptuous pleasures on land and on water. 

Game Reserves: These world renowned game reserves are dedicated to conserving local ecosystems with the full diversity of plant and animal life native to each area. Enjoy exceptional accommodation with unprecedented encounters with nature. Enjoy exceptional accommodations and signature features, among others, the Born free Foundations at Shamwari Game Reserve and the free roaming White Lions of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. Nurturing nature today, for tomorrow.

Eco Lodges: With a strong commitment to conservation of the environment and exploration, the eco lodges are an eclectic collection of luxurious yet responsible travel opportunities. In Keeping with the Mantis philosophy of conserving a vanishing way of life, these experiences all boast unparalleled green credentials and a dedication to the preservation and sustainability of their respective environments. Responsible adventures for a sustainable future.

  The Mantis Collection’s CEO Adrian Gardiner said: “We are delighted once again to be recognized for our continued support over the years. It is in a small gesture like this that can truly make one’s organization feel valued and encourages us to continue with this relationship which is key to making both our business’s a success.”     This year’s celebrated TDM top South African Suppliers included top names such as, The Mantis Collection, Sun International and some top stand alone brands such as Sabi Sabi, Rovos Rail, Singita Private Game Reserve and the Cape Grace.

Adrian Gardiner, Chairman, Mantis Collection, Sunset Polo, Ham Polo Club (by breakingtravelnews)

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Nestled in the heart of Cape Town marina, lies the beautiful and modern Lawhill luxury apartments. Lawhill is situated in walking distance from the V&A waterfront and is ideally located to many of the best activities that are offered in the area. There is only a small path separating Lawhill from the One&Only hotel and guests at Lawhill are invited to make use of their spa facilities and restaurants should they wish to treat themselves during their stay.

Lawhill luxury apartments offer:

Top notch service with the option of self catering facilities

Easy access to some of the best restaurants and shops that Cape Town has to offer

Centrally located to many amenities, including great activities for the whole family to enjoyClose to the V&A waterfront, Aquarium, Long street, Table Mountain cable car, sea point promenade, Camps Bay and Clifton beaches

A concierge is readily available to assist with your individual travel requirements

Lawhill Luxury Apartments is a proud member of Mantis Collection.

UK TV vet, Steve Leonard, heads to South Africa to film exciting new TV series at Shamwari Game Reserve, the ‘World’s leading conservation company’ *

   ITV Studios Anglia Factual, which has made several acclaimed ITV1 wildlife series including Survival With Ray Mears, Wild Britain With Ray Mears, Lion Country and Cheetah Kingdom has returned to Africa to shoot the exciting new TV series ‘Safari Vet School’ with acclaimed TV vet Steve Leonard.

Steve Leonard will present 12x30 series ‘Safari Vet School’, which will track the fortunes of student vets as they come face to face with Africa’s ‘big five’ for the first time during a life-changing and action-packed 16 day summer placement at the 25,000 acre Shamwari Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. 

Working with top wildlife vets alongside the Shamwari Wildlife team, the students, mainly from UK vet schools, will gain valuable experience of exotic wildlife and learn skills ranging from basic capture techniques to wildlife relocation. They will also have the extraordinary opportunity to dart wildlife on the move from helicopters. Filming will be based primarily around the Shamwari Game Reserve located in the malaria free Easter Cape of South Africa, however additional filming will also take place at the Addo National Elephant Park also located in the Eastern Cape.

  Steve Leonard said: "It's great to be back in Africa working with the big beautiful iconic species and some of the ugly little jaspers as well. This project is very much hands on allowing me to tap into my veterinary skills and get my hands dirty - and nearly bitten! I'm very pleased to be working with the creative team at ITV who really understand wildlife program making and who are as enthusiastic about conservation as I am."

  Dr Johan Jubert, Wildlife Director at Shamwari Game Reserve commented “ The ‘Vets Go Wild’ experience at Shamwari Game Reserve is a fantastic opportunity to allow budding vets unparalleled wildlife experiences of dealing with some of the world’s most exciting, dangerous and indeed endangered  animals. At Shamwari we are passionate about conservation and have pioneered wildlife conservation projects alongside sustainable tourism for the past 20 years. We hope that through the airing of this exciting TV series we can communicate the important work which is done here and inspire the next generation of wildlife lovers to spread the word in the UK.”      

  *Shamwari won the accolade of the ‘World’s Leading Conservation Company 2009’ at the World Travel Awards, London

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  The Mantis Collection

  Privately owned Boutique Hotels, Game Reserves & Eco Lodges for the discerning traveller

    The Mantis Group is a private collection of award winning, privately owned, five star properties located around the World. Divided into 3 distinct groups, our specialist areas include Boutique Hotels, Game Reserves & Eco Lodges. All of the properties are unique and celebrate the culture, gastronomy, architecture and nature of the locations in which they are found. Privately owned Boutique Hotels, Game Reserves & Eco Lodges for the discerning traveller

  Boutique Hotels: Located worldwide on land and on water these intimate hotels, rail journeys and luxury yachts present the highest standards of personalized service offering lavish havens of comfort and privacy. Sumptuous pleasures on land and on water.

  Game Reserves: These world renowned game reserves are dedicated to conserving local ecosystems with the full diversity of plant and animal life native to each area. Enjoy exceptional accommodation with unprecedented encounters with nature. Enjoy exceptional accommodations and signature features, among others, the Born free Foundations at Shamwari Game Reserve and the free roaming White Lions of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. Nurturing nature today, for tomorrow.

  Eco Lodges: With a strong commitment to conservation of the environment and exploration, the eco lodges are an eclectic collection of luxurious yet responsible travel opportunities. In Keeping with the Mantis philosophy of conserving a vanishing way of life, these experiences all boast unparalleled green credentials and a dedication to the preservation and sustainability of their respective environments. Responsible adventures for a sustainable future.

    The Mantis Group is a proud member of the Preferred Boutique™ Hotel Group 

    For more information please contact: Nicky Arthur on 0712988216 or by email [email protected]

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  From the world’s finest Boutique Hotels, Game Reserves & Eco Lodges to Luxury Yachts and Private Residences; Mantis is synonymous with quality, excellence and distinction - a brand that will go beyond every expectation.

We are delighted to introduce you to the latest destinations that recently joined Mantis and invite you to indulge in exceptional properties that all uphold the Mantis philosophy of recognising the importance of nature, culture and beauty, whilst offering our guests the ultimate in luxury accommodation.