Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls by Mantis will be an eco-luxury experience within a bird and tree sanctuary.
Accor, a world leading hospitality group, today announced its first hotel in Zimbabwe,
in partnership with Mbano Hotels Limited. Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls by
Mantis will be the first internationally branded hotel in Victoria Falls in over a decade.
Nestled among an ancient teak forest, the highly rated luxury property, which opened
in 2020, will be rebranded under the Mantis Collection in June 2023. Surrounded by
the wild beauty of a bird and tree sanctuary, the boutique hotel offers 18 luxury suites
and a presidential villa.
Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls was proudly founded, built, and managed by Dr
Matifadza Martha Nyazema (“Doc Mati”) and her passionate team of stakeholders. Doc
Mati is a dynamic African woman who realized her dream of creating a world-class forest
hotel amid the splendor of Victoria Falls.
“Accor and Mantis are delighted to establish a presence in Zimbabwe, particularly in
Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world – and particularly here at
Mbano Manor Hotel – created by a remarkable woman and bold entrepreneur. We are
honored to be entrusted with supporting and continuing Doc Mati’s dream of offering
this one-of-a-kind hospitality experience,” said Paul Gardiner, CEO, Mantis
Collection. “In addition to creating exceptional guest experiences, Mantis brings a
commitment to preserving its surrounding communities, wildlife and the environment –
which is our top priority with the utterly unique Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls.”
Each Mantis property is a unique celebration of its destination, with creatively curated
experiences that introduce guests to the essence of the surrounding community’s
culture, history, and people. The Mantis philosophy is one of responsible and ecologically
sensitive development and operations, supporting the local environment while
conserving and maintaining all natural resources.
The new Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls by Mantis will operate in accordance with
Accor’s environmental and energy efficiency reporting tools, internal carbon price
monitoring, eco-certification programs, and brand standard sustainability criteria.
