Zimbali Info

700 hectares on the pristine KwaZulu-Natal Dolphin Coast, the Zimbali Coastal Resort is exudes tranquillity and unspoiled beauty. The lush indigenous vegetation and wildlife provide guests and residents a pristine natural environment to enjoy. Zimbali, appropriately means "valley of flowers" in Zulu. There is a common theme in the architecture inspired by an Indonesian influence. Located just 45km North of Durban, the Zimbali Coastal Estate provides provides the perfect place for you and your family to enjoy all the very best KwaZulu-Natal and its surroundings have to offer.

The Zimbali Coastal Resort exudes tranquillity and unspoiled beauty

Facilities at Zimbali

• Beach access
• Tom Weiskopf Golf Course
• Tennis and Squash Facilities
• Horse Riding
• Nature walks
• 10km from Sibaya Casino
• 5km to Ballito Lifestyle Centre
• Access to all Fairmont Hotel facilities
• Fairmont Hotel facilities
• Newspapers can be delivered
• Zimbali Lodge
• Forest Suites Hotel
• Conference Facilities
• Tours by Siyabonga Tours
• Within secured gates of Zimbali
• Thandi Restaurant at the Lodge
• Eco Adventure / Dolphin Viewing
• Restaurant at Valley of Pools
• Bushbuck Clubhouse with restaurant and 4 new tennis courts
• Willow Stream Health & Beauty Spa with 8 treatment & steam Rooms
• Kiddies Pool with Water slides and picnic area ideal for kids parties
• New Exclusive Beach Club with Beach Bar and Italian restaurant. (Pizzas all day)
• Bushbuck Pools with Kids Slides
• Beach Club with Restaurant
• Eco Adventure / Dolphin Watching
• You feel relaxed as soon as you enter the estate
• 11 pools on the Zimbali estate
• 20 Minutes from the New King Shaka International Airport

Facilities at the Fairmont Zimbali Resort

• Delicacy Restaurant to Grab a coffee, deli sandwich or salad
• Dalchini, the lobby lounge offers specialty teas and coffees
• 31 Degrees lobby bar for signature cocktails
• Facilities at the Fairmont Resort Hotel in Zimbali
• Thandi Restaurant at the Zimbali Lodge
• Baby-sitting by arrangement
• Ma khaza beach-club bar with a cool, casual cocktail mood, one that flows seamlessly into the evening.
• Full-service Business center, complete with work stations,high-speed Internet, phone, fax, and photocopying services
• The Coral Tree Restaurant Offering an extensive breakfast, lunch buffet and à la carte bistro menu for dinner.
• OSA Restaurant, A sophisticated steakhouse, complemented by an extensive collection of South African wines.
• Vinum bar offers a wide selection of South African wines and an exciting selection of tapas-style bar food.
• Ayoba Restaurant with a beach-club setting showcases a wood-fired pizza oven and barbecue cooking.
• Bite poolside Restaurant a unique burger bar.

Zimbali Golf Course

South Africa is home to some of the best golf courses, as well as being home to the world renowned Zimbali Country Club. Zimbali is only 50 kilometres away from the top golf course in the Country, the Durban Country Club. There are so many other world class golf courses to choose from situated all around Kwa-Zulu Natal such as Prince's Grant, Royal Durban Golf Club, Mount Edgecomb and Umhlali. Zimbali offers the ideal location for and discerning golfer, who would like to test his or her skills on one of the finest golf courses in South Africa.

The magnificent Zimbali Country Club was designed by Tom Weiskopf, a former British and South African champion. He had this to say about Zimbali: "The character of the property is one that I'd describe as having an abundance of natural features which include constant changes in elevation, a combination of mature indigenous trees and vegetation and some beautiful wetland areas with natural steams and ponds, all creating a dramatic and beautiful setting."

Zimbali offers the ideal location for and discerning golfer, who would like to test his or her skills on one of the finest golf courses in South Africa.

Directions

• From Durban International Airport

  Take the N2 North Coast and continue north to Stanger. Go through one tollgate (Tongaat Plaza). About 5km after the tollgate, take the Ballito/Compensation off-ramp. At the top of the off-ramp, turn right towards Ballito. Drive approx. 1km until you get to the second traffic circle and turn right onto the M4 back towards Durban. The entrance to Zimbali Coastal Resort is situated 2km down the M4 on your left-hand side

• From the N3 junction

  Take the N2 North Coast off-ramp and continue north to Stanger go through one tollgate (Tongaat Plaza). About 5km after the tollgate, take the Ballito/Compensation off-ramp. At the top of the off-ramp, turn right towards Ballito. Drive approx. 1km until you get to the second traffic circle and turn right onto the M4 back towards Durban. The entrance to Zimbali Coastal Resort is situated 2km down the M4 on your left-hand side

• From Virginia Airport or Durban

  Take the M4 travelling north towards Ballito. From Durban you would pass La Lucia, Umhlanga Rocks, La Mercy, Desainager, Tongaat and Westbrook. Zimbali Coastal Resort is 5 minutes drive away from Westbrook on the right hand side.