Adrian Gardiner’s story: Shamwari and taking Mantis Collection global with AccorHotels

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From retail to game reserves to luxury eco hotels, the Eastern Cape trailblazer and octogenarian shares insights on his life in South African conservation and tourism, which is also featured in a new book. Gardiner also shares his vision for tourism in one of SA’s poorest provinces.
20 May 2025 English South Africa Investing · Business

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