Founders Lodge

Eastern Cape
About the lodge

Welcome to Founders Lodge By Mantis

Located in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, Mantis Founders Lodge is the birthplace of conservation in the region. Founders is set on the highest point overlooking the immense wildlife reserve with its unique biomes and abundance of wildlife, fauna and flora. It’s rather like a beautifully appointed eagle’s eyrie, from where you view the valley and waterhole below. The live camera is located at the waterhole and you can expect to see a variety of Wildlife and Rhinos.
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Latest Highlights

Little Stripes Join Big Stripes for a Drink at Founders Waterhole
Nov 13, 2026

Little Stripes Join Big Stripes for a Drink at Founders Waterhole

One Itchy Zebra, Some Muddy Warthogs and a Very Relaxed Waterhole
Nov 12, 2026

One Itchy Zebra, Some Muddy Warthogs and a Very Relaxed Waterhole

A Rhino Mum, Her Calf and a Beautiful African Sunrise
Nov 11, 2026

A Rhino Mum, Her Calf and a Beautiful African Sunrise

This Warthog's Mud Bath Is Over Almost Before It Begins!
Nov 10, 2026

This Warthog's Mud Bath Is Over Almost Before It Begins!

Three Rhinos, One Waterhole and a Surprisingly Peaceful Visit
Nov 9, 2026

Three Rhinos, One Waterhole and a Surprisingly Peaceful Visit

This Rhino Just Wanted a Good Scratch… Then Gravity Took Over
Nov 6, 2026

This Rhino Just Wanted a Good Scratch… Then Gravity Took Over

These Warthogs Have Turned the Waterhole Into a Wrestling Ring
Nov 5, 2026

These Warthogs Have Turned the Waterhole Into a Wrestling Ring

A Rhino Makes a Quick Waterhole Stop Before Heading Off
Nov 3, 2026

A Rhino Makes a Quick Waterhole Stop Before Heading Off

Giraffes Everywhere, and Not One Wants to Stand in Line
Nov 2, 2026

Giraffes Everywhere, and Not One Wants to Stand in Line

One Last Drink Before This Giraffe Disappears Into the Distance
Oct 30, 2026

One Last Drink Before This Giraffe Disappears Into the Distance

One Good Scratch and This Baby Rhino Is Off Like a Rocket
Oct 29, 2026

One Good Scratch and This Baby Rhino Is Off Like a Rocket

This Egyptian Goose Takes Personal Hygiene Very Seriously
Oct 28, 2026

This Egyptian Goose Takes Personal Hygiene Very Seriously