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Mantis Hiddn in Addo is a recent opening as an off-grid luxury retreat in the Greater Addo region.
Hiddn sits in the Greater Addo Region of South Africa’s Eastern Cape, within an 800-hectare private reserve. The mountain setting is scenic, private and highly atmospheric, though the wildlife proposition is softer than a prime private Big Five reserve with excursions into the Addo Elephant National Reserve.
From the UK, access is usually via Johannesburg or Cape Town, followed by a scheduled flight, road transfer or charter depending on the reserve.
South Africa is generally one of the easiest safari countries logistically, especially for families and first-time travellers.
"Hiddn is somewhere I’d send you when the trip is as much about how you want to feel when you leave as what you want to see. It’s especially good for couples, solo travellers or friends looking to pause, reconnect and reset.
The experience is deeply personal: my intention was rejuvenation, and everything from yoga and breathwork to massage, nature walks and food was shaped around it. Don’t miss a botanical soak in the wood-fired hot tub - one of those small touches that captures what Hiddn does so well.
The important thing to know is that Hiddn is a wellness-in-nature destination with safari available, not a safari-first lodge. That’s exactly how I’d use it: after a few days of intensive game viewing in the Eastern Cape, spend two or three nights here being looked after, slowing down and properly decompressing before heading home."
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A private mountain eco-lodge with standalone suites and villas, designed for seclusion, wellness and fully curated stays.
10 x Panoramic Mountain Suites
King beds, full en-suite bathrooms, private decks and mountain views.
2 x Panoramic Two Bedroom Mountain Suites
For families or small groups wanting more space and a private vehicle / guide setup. Upto 4 sharing
2 x Hiddn Four Bedroom Mountain Villas
Each with infinity pool, expansive deck, private butler, private experience guide and private vehicle. Upto 8 sharing
+ Infinity pool with mountain views
+ In-suite or nature-based wellness treatments
+ Guided yoga, breathwork, Pilates and calisthenics
+ Expedition safaris and guided walking safaris
+ Bird watching and star gazing
+ Cave explorations, hiking and wild nature swims
+ No-menu personalised dining
+ Open-air boma and starlit dining
+ VIP airport welcome and return transfer
Best months for wildlife: Best framed as a year-round restorative nature retreat rather than a classic high-density safari camp.
Minimum Age: Children 12+ in suites; all ages in villas.
Lodge style: Off-grid eco-luxury lodge with 12 standalone suites and 2 villas.
Seasonal opening: Open year round
Good to know: This is strongest for privacy, design and wellness-led nature immersion; pair with a stronger game-viewing reserve or a post safari extension
As an independent partner of 360 Private Travel, eligible flight-inclusive holidays booked through us are financially protected by 360 Private Travel Ltd under the UK ATOL scheme, ATOL number 7514. 360 Private Travel Ltd is also IATA accredited under IATA number 91200056.
Qualifying flight-inclusive holidays are financially protected under the UK ATOL scheme, where applicable. You will receive an ATOL Certificate confirming the protection covering your individual booking.
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