Impact
Where Extraordinary Experiences Nurture Conservation and Enrich Communities
At Mantis we recognise that every interaction with our guests, our environment and our local communities is an opportunity to make a positive impact.
Our Impact
We deliver luxury hospitality but never at the expense of our planet. Our legacy is built on acknowledging that operating in pristine and remote destinations carries huge responsibility. Africa is rich in biodiversity with high numbers of endemic species – many of which are threatened. The gravity of the situation is not lost on us, which is why we strive to be agents of change.
Throughout our footprint, guests enjoy luxury hospitality, while experiencing living the Mantis Mantra: Man and Nature Together Is Sustainable. Whether it is sustainable food gardens, recycling, energy efficient power, greening the community or rewilding, our properties and projects promote eco-tourism and sustainability.
We understand that everything we do has an effect – an impact … that’s why we’re committed to exploring ways to educate and inspire others about conservation and sustainability, wherever possible. We aspire to do better, to be credible and authentic by doing what we can to reduce our ecological footprint and to encourage others to join us in making a positive impact on the world.
Our Impact Projects
We adopt the community-based conservation model and our projects are guided by:
- Conservation
- Sustainability
- Community Development
Conservation ProjectsÂ
Our conservation priority is preserving the natural environment and biodiversity for future generations. This includes projects focusing on the protection of endangered species, habitats and meaningful environmental awareness campaigns. [Read more…]
Sustainability Projects
Various sustainability initiatives are rolled out at each Mantis property. This includes Planet21, Accor Sustainable Development Programme, Positive Hospitality Guide with quantified goals to achieve. Â [Read more…]
Community Development Projects
We believe in building partnerships with local communities who are our neighbours, who live alongside our wildlife and wilderness areas. Community Development projects are implemented after consultation with community leaders. This ensures that together we find mutually beneficial solutions for the both the community and the ecosystem.
These projects vary from education to nutrition and gender empowerment to agricultural initiatives. We support local business and promote local arts and crafts. All are aimed at empowering the community while respecting their heritage, culture and traditions. [Read more…]
