- View
- Garden
- Swimming Pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Founders Lodge by Mantis in Paterson offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, minibar, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a fitness centre, sun terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Additional amenities include a steam room, outdoor fireplace, and a games room. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves African, American, and local cuisines with brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea. Menus cater to halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Convenient Location: Located 88 km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, the lodge is near attractions such as Lalibela Private Game Reserve (26 km) and Bushman Sands Golf Course (28 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast

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Guests who stayed here loved
- Hans
South Africa
“We enjoyed everything in all aspects. Craig and Glynis were exceptionally friendly. They treated us like a king and a queen. The service was impeccable in every regard, and the staff was very friendly and always smiling. WHAT A TREAT!” - Dr
Germany
“Super Lodge! Very nice rooms, friendly and helpful personal, they really want You to feel look after and make You a good time Plenty game in the park, almost too easy to spot, very nixche landscape. Extraordinary friendly staff, good cooking” - Steven
United Kingdom
“We liked everything the guide [Celia] was amazing and the staff,owners were exceptionally attentive” - Tony
Ireland
“Excellent guide in Sikhumbuzo, proximity to animals and a superb lookout. Pool area well located. A beautiful room overlooking the reserve. Very friendly and helpful staff.” - Carlos
Brazil
“The service, the food, the game drives, the surroundings, the quality of the bed…” - Elisenda
Spain
“La nostra estada ha estat excel·lent. A Founders Lodge han sapigut crear un entorn perfecte per a l’observació d’animals. A més les instal·lacions, el personal i el menjar és excel·lent. El nostre guia James va fer dels safaris una experiència...” - Alice
United States
“It is beautiful, from the landscaped gardens overlooking bushveld to the gorgeous rooms. The staff greeted us upon arrival and after every game drive. The food was great.” - Sabrina
Germany
“Die Lodge ist von A bis Z perfekt! Alle Mitarbeiter sind professionell, sehr freundlich und bieten einen erstklassigen Service. Die Räumlichkeiten haben Stil und vor allem unser Zimmer war geräumig und wundervoll. Wir haben bei den Game drives...” - Marlies
Austria
“absolut fantastisch. unglaublich zuvorkommendes Personal, tolles Essen, tolle Game Drives. große schöne Zimmer. einfach wunderbar”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican • American • Local
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.





The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Founders Lodge by Mantis in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.