About Zimbali Lodge

The Zimbali Forest Estate incorporates 250 residential units nestled 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 springwater 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.
No pets of any kind are allowed into the estate without the prior permission of estate management.
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.

About Zimbali Lodge and country club

Zimbali Lodge hotel overlooks the incredible Indian Ocean and is surrounded by lush
vegetation and beautiful indigenous gardens.

It is a 5-Star boutique hotel offering five-star luxury accommodation, and is decorated to complement the natural surrounding forest. The classical architecture is accentuated by warm wood and russet autumn tones. The bathrooms are luxurious and feature Victorian baths from the turn of the century. Each room is well stocked with a selection of hot beverages, light snacks and a mini-bar. Butlers are on hand to attend to the guest's every need including room service and a very select ensemble of delicious snacks and light meals grace the room service menu.

The Zimbali Lodge has a total of 76 rooms situated in individual lodges (2 lodges of 8
rooms and 6 lodges of 10 rooms), located away from the main Lodge and set in magnificent subtropical gardens.

Children
Please note that while 1 young child can be accommodated on a sleeper couch in the
standard rooms, if there is more than 1 child they may have to be accommodated in a separate room depending on their ages (8 years and above usually).
The standard rooms do not have inter leading doorways. A suite can be used with an optional twin room adjoined.

Standard Room Features & Amenities

The Golf Course

The Zimbali golf course is the first in Africa to be designed by former British Open and South African Open champion, Tom Weiskopf.
Aided by Zimbali's high elevation and magnificent views, Weiskopf has produced a course
aimed at challenging the top players while still offering higher handicappers the chance of a competitive game.
>> Read more about the golf course

Meetings and Conferences

Zimbali Lodge specialises in personalised conference arrangements for small to large groups. The Conference Centre is beautifully appointed and ideally situated for superb views of the Zimbali Estate and Country Club Golf Course. The Conference centre leads directly from the Ngwenya Terrace.

Venues

Imbiso Room
The imposing Imbiso Room is the focal point of the conference facilities and can
accommodate a maximum of 80 delegates in cinema-style seating, 40 delegates in u-shape, 35 in boardroom style or 60 in a schoolroom configuration.

Tugela Room
The Tugela Room, is an executive boardroom with an ocean view. The oval mahogany boardroom table dominates the room and this is the perfect venue for the smaller conference and can accommodate 10 people.

Umgeni Room
The Umgeni Room is also a small, intimate venue and can accommodate a maximum of 25 delegates in cinema style seating, 15 delegates in u-shape, 12 boardroom style or 15 in school-room configuration.

Conference Catering
The Lodge has capitalised on the excellent Natal climate to offer outdoor catering to conference groups on the Gwen Terrace, which is easily accessible from all the conference rooms. Guests may also opt for a formal dining experience in the Restaurant
or hold a private gala event at the Country Club. Zimbali Country Club caters for 76 inside the restaurant for dinner and if the venue is extended out onto the verandah 96. 120 Guests can be accommodated for cocktails.

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