Whether you are a business or leisure traveller, Mantis offers guests a host of destinations around the globe. From the world’s finest boutique hotels, game reserves and eco-experiences, to luxury yachts and private residences; Mantis is synonymous with quality, excellence and distinction. Now Mantis is delighted to introduce its latest destination that upholds the Mantis philosophy of recognising the importance of nature, culture and beauty, while offering guests the ultimate in luxury accommodation: Marlin Lodge. Family managed by the Raath family, Marlin Lodge offers 14 luxury beach suites and three executive beach suites, each one bordered by the turquoise waters of Flamingo Bay. Steps from the beach lead up to the individual suites, which feature Mozambican hardwood, reed-clad brick walls and thatched jecca roofs. A furnished veranda leads into the bedroom, where a king sized, four-poster bed is positioned to take full advantage of the panoramic views. Each suite boasts air conditioning, inside and outside showers, and two private seating lounges. From the sparkling pool, where Ilala palms and large umbrellas offer shade, to the open air cocktail lounge, where guests can celebrate the sunset with drink in hand, visitors can unwind while enjoying stunning vistas of Flamingo Bay. The intimate Beauty & Wellness Spa Centre offers a range of massages, reflexology, aromatherapy, facials and hand and foot treatments, all performed by an internationally qualified therapist. These treatments promise to soothe the body and ease the mind. The cuisine at Marlin Lodge is carefully crafted by a team of world class chefs, and is traditionally Mozambican. It offers an abundance of seafood infused with Asian and Portuguese flavours. Guests may enjoy their epicurean experience in the al fresco dining room, on the beach, by the pool or on their private verandas. Guests can also request a packed picnic, which comes complete with basket, blanket, pillows and umbrellas. While guests can easily while away the days at Marlin Lodge, a number of activities are available for the actively inclined, including complimentary snorkelling, windsurfing, hobycat sailing and kayaking. Guests may horseback ride across the white sand beach, dive with a resident PADIqualified instructor, or fish for their dinners at one of the best fishing sites in the Indian Ocean. Marlin Lodge also
offers: a complimentary traditional dhow cruise and daily cocktail for guests staying one to three nights; a dhow cruise and island tour for guests staying three to five nights; and a dhow cruise, island tour, and snorkelling trip to Two Mile Reef for guests staying for five to nine nights. The Mantis Journey began in 1992 when it was founded by Adrian Gardiner, and has since then won many accolades and awards, including being named Leading Conservation Company and Leading Safari and Game Reserve at The World Travel Awards, as well as being mentioned as one of Harpers Bazaar’s “100 Best Places to Visit”.The company has also won the British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow award and the Terra Nova award, as well as many other prestigious local and international awards. For reservations or more information, please contact Mantis Central Reservations on +27 41 407 1000, email reservations@mantiscollection.com or visit www.marlinlodge.co.za or www.mantiscollection.com. www.1time.co.za
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