{"id":12039,"date":"2026-05-06T08:27:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T06:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/?p=12039"},"modified":"2026-05-06T08:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T06:27:08","slug":"reveling-the-new-gem-hiddn-by-mantis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/reveling-the-new-gem-hiddn-by-mantis.html","title":{"rendered":"Reveling the New Gem: Hiddn By Mantis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Reveling the New Gem: Hiddn By Mantis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape (South Africa)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/lodges\/hiddn-by-mantis\">Mantis Hiddn in Addo<\/a> is set high within its own private 800-hectare reserve, surrounded by pristine, unspoilt wilderness. This mountain hideaway combines understated luxury with a deep sense of calm, encouraging guests to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the natural world. Its 14 elegant suites and villas seem suspended between land and sky, offering expansive views and an immersive perspective of the quiet beauty below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hiddn-By-Mantis-Lodge-Addo-National-Park.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hiddn-By-Mantis-Lodge-Addo-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hiddn-By-Mantis-Lodge-Addo-National-Park.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hiddn-By-Mantis-Lodge-Addo-National-Park-300x148.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br>Guests can explore Addo Elephant National Park, where Africa\u2019s Big Five roam freely across vast, untouched landscapes. At Hiddn, each stay is thoughtfully tailored, with a dedicated host shaping a journey that feels both personal and intuitive. From intimate game drives and guided walks to the river, to rewilding experiences, stargazing, night-time encounters, private dining, and customised wellness rituals, every detail is designed to transform the ordinary into something memorable.<br><br>Wellness at Hiddn goes beyond a fixed schedule or menu of treatments\u2014it is seamlessly integrated into the entire experience. It\u2019s reflected in the tranquillity of the surroundings, the intentional design of the space, and the atmosphere created for guests. Designed for those seeking restoration, clarity, and reconnection, wellness here is expressed through purposeful rituals rather than structured programmes.<br><br>Each visit begins with intention. Guests are welcomed with personalised moments that encourage reflection on what they hope to take from their stay\u2014whether that\u2019s deep relaxation, emotional renewal, restored energy, or creative inspiration. From there, a bespoke wellness journey is crafted to suit individual needs, preferences, and pace.<br><br>At Hiddn, luxury is quiet yet enduring. More than simply a place to escape, this eco-retreat redefines the essence of a meaningful getaway.<br><br><strong>Accommodation: Where nature and comfort meet effortlessly<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Panoramic Mountain Suites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panoramic Two-Bedroom Mountain Suites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hiddn Four-Bedroom Mountain Villa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hiddn-By-Mantis-Lodge-Addo-National-Park-Africa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hiddn-By-Mantis-Lodge-Addo-National-Park-Africa.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hiddn-By-Mantis-Lodge-Addo-National-Park-Africa.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hiddn-By-Mantis-Lodge-Addo-National-Park-Africa-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/lodges\/hiddn-by-mantis\">Mantis Hiddn in Addo<\/a> is situated in the Eastern Cape. The closest airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (formerly Port Elizabeth), approximately 75 km from the lodge. International travellers can also connect via Gauteng or Cape Town, with regular flights to Gqeberha. Helicopter transfers from Gqeberha are available on request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hiddn By Mantis:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/lodges\/hiddn-by-mantis\">https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/lodges\/hiddn-by-mantis<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Thank you for choosing us as your accommodation provider.\nSouth African Tourism Company\n\nDirect: +27 (0)41 368 1239\nTel:    +27 (0)21 794 9050\nMobile: +27 (0)827 823 142\nEmail:  res@south-african-hotels.com\nEmail:  res@south-african-lodges.com\n\nWebsite: http:\/\/www.south-african-hotels.com\nWebsite: http:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SouthAfricanHotels<\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/reveling-the-new-gem-hiddn-by-mantis.html\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hiddn-By-Mantis-Lodge-Addo-National-Park-South-Africa.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter tfe wp-post-image\" alt=\"Hiddn By Mantis Lodge Addo National Park South Africa\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hiddn-By-Mantis-Lodge-Addo-National-Park-South-Africa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hiddn-By-Mantis-Lodge-Addo-National-Park-South-Africa-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hiddn-By-Mantis-Lodge-Addo-National-Park-South-Africa-768x293.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p>Reveling the New Gem: Hiddn By Mantis Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape (South Africa) Mantis Hiddn in Addo is set high within its own private 800-hectare reserve, surrounded by pristine, unspoilt wilderness. 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