About Zimbali Coastal Estate

Zimbali Coastline Aerial View

Zimbali is 925 acres of tropical coastal estate that manages to combine a residential and resort estate in an expanse of lush indigenous Coastal Forest offering its inhabitants a luxurious ecological haven. A 50 hectare reserve within the estate in addition to all primary dune areas have been demarcated as conservation areas providing a refuge to the rich variety of local flora & fauna. Limited pathways and wooden viewing decks through out these areas allow residents to interact with nature.

Zimbali has several natural spring water lakes which create a beautiful habitat to the 85 species of bird, hosts of butterflies and a wide variety of indigenous plant life. Animal life within the forest reserve include bush buck, blue duiker, bushbaby, vervet monkey, banded mongoose and even wild pig.

The eastern frontage of the estate comprises a 3 km stretch of unspoilt beach forming a natural golden boundary between the rich green forest and the warm blue Indian Ocean. The design philosophy in Zimbali is to create a balance with nature. The Zimbali lifestyle is founded on serenity and tranquility and an architectural language has been applied to reflect this overall feeling.

Zimbali Coastal Resort Beach

Location

Zimbali Coastal Estate is located in an area known as the Dolphin Coast situated on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) about 25 km north of Umhlanga Rocks and bordering on the south of the popular beach holiday destination of Ballito. Zimbali is only 20 minutes’ drive from Durban and 65 kilometres from King Shaka International airport.

Facilities

The amenities at Zimbali Coastal Resort include a Golf Course, Gym, Tennis and Squash Courts, Spa, Swimming Pools, Nature Trails, Lakes, Beach, Restaurants and Bushbuck Club.

Valley of the Pools Swimming Pool

Activities

Swimming

Swimming

The Valley of the Pools is a seamless collection of pools overlooking the Ocean. The Bushbuck Club has 2 pools including water slides.

Beach

Beach

A magnificent stretch of beach borders Zimbali alongside the Indian Ocean. Whilst not designated for swimming, there are swimming beaches nearby.

Tennis and Squash

Tennis and Squash

Zimbali offers six floodlit tennis courts (2 by the Country Club and 4 by the Bushbuck Club) and two squash courts. Visitors can play tennis day and night.

Golf

Golf

Zimbali has a Links/Coastal Forest 18-hole Championship golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf, a driving range and Zimbali Country Club.

Gym and Spa

Gym and Spa

A gym equipped with the latest modcons is located at the Bushbuck Club and the Willow Stream Spa at Zimbali Resort offers a variety of luxury therapies.

Nature Trails

Nature Trails

Within the state is a 50-hectare reserve refuge to the rich variety of local flora & fauna. Limited pathways and wooden viewing decks throughout these areas.

Bushbuck Club

Bushbuck Club

An entertainment centre for the whole family with jungle gyms, trampolines, tennis courts, squash courts and a cafe.

Restaurants

Restaurants

There are 4 restaurants at Zimbali Resort, 2 at Zimbali Lodge, 1 at the Country Club, 1 at Valley of the Pools and 1 at the Bushbuck Club.

Conferences

Conferences

There are conference venues located at Zimbali Resort, Zimbali Lodge and the Country Club. Recommended capacity of up to 90 delegates.