Press release

Mantis Collaborates With Giltedge To Create A New Package

Inspired by the East African Travels Of 

Nobel-winning Author Ernest Hemingway

(June 2021) - Mantis, a leading conservation-focused hotel group with luxury hotels, eco-lodges, waterways and impact experiences located across the globe has collaborated with  South African global luxury travel tour operator [with offices in Cape town and Austin, Texas]; Giltedge to create a new Ernest Hemingway package. The new package is inspired by the Nobel-winning author's literary works: Green Hills of Africa, The Snows of Kilimanjaro and The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber, as well as his big-game travels in East Africa.

In 1933 Hemingway (and his wife Pauline) travelled to Africa for a two-month safari, which included a visit to  the Serengeti where Hemingway camped out on the great plains at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, fished around Lake Manyara and finally went on to what today is the Tarangire National Park.  

Following in the footsteps of the great writer in Northern Tanzania, the new nine day/ eight-night package puts safari adventure centre stage. Conservation and sustainability play an integral part too, with stays at eco-lodges/ camps which leave a light footprint and wildlife experiences which help to contribute to community upliftment.

Outline of the Itinerary:

Day 1& 2 (one-night stay) at the Siringit Villa by Mantis: Kilimanjaro Golf and Wildlife Estate

Nestled between the peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, both of which are clearly visible from the property on a clear day, Siringit Villa by Mantis is a luxurious six-bedroom property located within the confines of the Kilimanjaro Golf and Wildlife Estate.

Surrounded by the Maasai Steppe, and the great ridges of the ancient Eastern Arc chain: the Pare, Usambara and Blue Mountains, the estate provides incredible views from every angle. The estate offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy the 18-hole championship golf course, wildlife safari, horse riding adventures, cultural tours, and even helicopter tours.

Days 2 - 4 (two-night stay) at the Maramboi Tented Camp: Lake Manyara National Park

Situated in Tanzania's central-northern region with the Lake Manyara on its east and the Manyara Escarpment to its west, is Lake Manyara National Park. This small park is home to surprising biodiversity and features a mix of rolling golden grasslands and palm lined desert, acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab strewn cliffs and algae-streaked hot springs. Guests have the chance to see pink parades of flamingos on the lake, large families of elephants strolling through the forest, tree-climbing lions and more. A visit to the area is also ideal for those interested in evolution and the origins of mankind and an explanation of the Rift Valley and Africa's big picture.

Maramboi Tented Camp has 40 spacious tents built on ample wooden decks (among them 12 family rooms) all with en-suite facilities and private veranda.

Days 4 - 6 (two-night stay): at the Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge: Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge is located between the villages of Rhotia and Karatu on the northern Tanzania safari circuit. The lodge features 26 cottages each furnished with handcrafted furniture.  

Surrounded by Tanzania's highlands, the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater is best known for its natural beauty and abundance of diverse wildlife. Said to be the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, the Crater covers 102 square miles of land, and is home to the rare black rhino, prides of lions, elephant, cheetah as well as big herds of buffalo, antelope and wildebeest.  The forest area is also home to monkeys, while the lake area is renowned for its flamingos and open savannahs where lions like to hunt.

Days 6 - 9 (three-night stay) at the Siringit Serengeti Camp by Mantis: Seronera

The Siringit Serengeti Camp by Mantis, in the Seronera region, provides a bespoke, glamping/ safari experience in the heart of the Serengeti National Park. With the migration route passing through the National Park guests have one of the best vantage points to view this incredible phenomenon, where countless wildebeest flood across the acacia plains. A stay here includes daily sunrise and sunset game drives where guests can spot lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant or black rhino.

The camp comprises just eight tents (which sit atop a wooden platform raised 30 centimetres from the ground), each with a private veranda, en-suite bathroom with his and hers hand basins and large shower. The concept of the camp is to connect guests with nature whilst leaving a minimal footprint on the environment.

Rates:

The Ernest Hemingway inspired package is subject to availability and starts from $5,695 per person. Price from 1 July - 31 October 2021, based on double occupancy.

'VIP meet & assist' upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, accommodation, meals and park fees as per the itinerary, scheduled flight:  Seronera / Kilimanjaro Airport, local airstrip transfer Siringit Camp / Seronera, transport in a 4x4 landcruiser and an experienced, professional English-speaking driver-guide are included in package price. The package excludes international flights (and domestic flights not mentioned in the itinerary).

For reservations and more information call: +1 877 511 6860 (US Toll Free number) /  +27 (0) 21 713 0296 or email: info@gilt-edge.com 

-ENDS-

www.mantiscollection.com 

www.giltedgeafrica.com 

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Sharon Coleshill

sharon.coleshill@spotlightcoms.com 

M: +44 (0) 7810 508990

Caroline Bondy

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Notes to Editors

Further package details including the full list of inclusions and exclusions can be found here.

Giltedge is an award-winning, luxury inbound tour operator with an in-depth knowledge of Southern Africa, East Africa and the magnificent Indian Ocean islands. Giltedge is passionate about sharing the best of this beautiful continent; and prides itself on its expertise, agent support and outstanding levels of service.

Mantis is a leading conservation-focused hotel group with luxury hotels, eco-lodges and waterways experiences located across the globe. Sustainable travellers have been enjoying eco-tourism, safaris and adventure travel with Mantis since 2000. Rooted in conservation, Mantis pursues sustainable business practices and develops tourism products that are respectful of the environment and communities in which they operate.

Acclaimed for its pioneering work in development, management, marketing, education and conservation, Mantis's business model successfully combines responsible tourism, conservation and adventure, which translates to one-of-a-kind travel experiences.

Whether small and intimate or vast and complex, on a sweeping African plain, in a bustling city, or in the midst of a forest, each is an exceptional place for guests to find themselves. While uniquely different in the experiences they offer, all are linked through a collective ambition to be extraordinary; to be rare in a world that mass-produces sameness.

Mantis consistently curates, collects and discovers destinations and experiences that stir the soul, defy expectation and live in the heart forever. Sustainability goals are achieved through the Mantis Impact Experiences division, as well as through the Mantis and Accor foundation, Community Conservation Fund Africa (CCFA).

Accor has a 50% stake in Mantis, a strategic partnership that reinforces the Group's position as the industry's most diverse and fully-integrated hospitality provider of rewards, services and experiences. The partnership is complemented by Community Conservation Fund Africa (CCFA), a Non-Profit Organization (NPO) which aims to amplify the shared commitment of both groups in preventing the accelerating decline of Africa's wildlife and natural resources as well as supporting efforts around community engagement and upliftment.