MANTIS GROUP ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ONE&ONLY CAPE TOWN.

The Mantis Group today launches its latest winter package, in partnership with The One&Only Cape Town- bringing two of South Africa’s most ambitious entrepreneurs together. The deal, which includes two nights at Eagles Crag or Lobengula at the award winning Shamwari Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape and two nights as a Mantis guest at the recently opened One&Only resort in Cape Town, was struck by Mantis CEO, Adrian Gardiner and Chairman of Kerzner International, Sol Kerzner. The offer launches the Mantis Groups annual Mantis Madness green season specials, and runs immediately until 30th September 2009 and from 1st-19th December 2009. Now in its sixth season, the Mantis Madness deals have grown in popularity over the years and have been embraced by the travel operator communities world wide. International Marketing Director for the Mantis Group, Paul Gardiner said; “We’re thrilled to be associated with the latest gem in The One&Only collection. We have admired the marketing model used by the One&Only and it’s a privilege to be associated with such an iconic brand. The Mantis group strives to enhance its offering to visitor’s year on year and we hope our valued guests enjoy this very special package”. -ENDS- Note to Editors: Mantis terms & conditions apply. All rooms subject to availability. Upgrades are available at a supplement. The offer is available through Mantis central reservations on +44 (0)1483 425 465. For additional nights at One & Only Cape Town, contact +27 (0) 21 431 5800. This offer is now available with any other offer. The offer is valid immediately for travel up to 30th September 2009 and from 1st- 19th December 2009. Note to Editors: Mantis comprises of a vast selection of exclusive luxury resorts namely Shamwari Game Reserve near Port Elizabeth, Shamwari Townhouse in Port Elizabeth, Oceana Beach and Wildness Reserve near Port Alfred, Lake Pleasant Living near Knysna, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve near Montague on Route 62, Jock Safari Lodge in the Kruger National Park, Nkomazi Game Reserve on the Komati River near the Kruger National Park, and the Last Word Retreats in the Western Cape made up of The Constantia, The Long Beach (in Kommetjie), The Bishops Court, The St James and The Franschhoek, and more recently Princess Emma, a luxury powered yacht, which is docked at the V & A Waterfront in Cape Town. The Grande Roche Hotel in Paarl and Delaire Graff Estate in Stellenbosch add to the portfolio on South Africa’s famous wine route. In Europe, The Draycott Hotel in London, Cap Estel on the French Riviera, Stenden University Hotel in the Netherlands, Alladale Wilderness Lodge & Reserve a mere hour’s drive from Inverness in the Scottish Highlands and The World, the World’s largest private yacht – all form part of the Mantis Collections international portfolio. About One&Only Cape Town Situated at the centre of Cape Town’s fashionable Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, overlooking the marina and with panoramic views across to Table Mountain, the 131-key One&Only Cape Town resort opened in April 2009. The property, Sol Kerzner’s first hotel in his homeland of South Africa since he completed The Palace of the Lost City in Pilanesberg in 1992, is destined to become Africa’s most spectacular urban resort. About One&Only Created exclusively for the luxury resort market, One&Only Resorts are conceived as hallmarks of excellence. Set in some of the most beautiful locales in the world, each award-winning resort offers guests a distinctive style and personality borne of its local culture, a genuine hospitality and a lively energy that is unrivalled. These properties include One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives; One&Only Le Saint Géran in Mauritius; One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai; One&Only Ocean Club in The Bahamas and One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico. The new One&Only Cape Town, South Africa opened on April 3, 2009. More information on One&Only is available at oneandonlyresorts.com For more information: Delyth.hughes@mantiscollection.com