Two years ago, wildlife photographers visiting one of the Eastern Cape’s most exclusive private game reserves found themselves hiding under a game viewing vehicle to get iconic shots of a pair of rhinos quenching their thirst at a small hilltop watering hole.
International animal welfare and conservation heavyweight Global Humane has named Nelson Mandela Bay-based rewilding and eco-tourism pioneer Mantis Collection as the first recipient of its new humane tourism accolade.
Mantis, a leading hotel eco-brand within the Accor Group, is the first to receive the prestigious designation Global Humane Launches Humane Tourism™ Certification Program Global Humane celebrates the announcement of the new Humane Tourism™ program that certifies the humane treatment of animals through tourism and travel. Mantis is the first hotel group to achieve the Humane Tourism™ certification. From Left to right at the National Press Club: Paul Gardiner, Mantis Collection Director, John Payn