Zimbali, Dolphin Coast
Just 20 minutes’ drive from Durban and 65 kilometres from the airport, Zimbali is 925 acres of tropical coastal estate that manages to combine a residential and resort estate - the Zimbali Coastal Forest Estate and the Zimbali Golf Course Estate - in a tropical coastal setting on the north coast of KwaZulu Natal.
Zimbali lies just outside the popular beach town of Umhlanga, now a vibrant hub of activity with fantastic beaches and a good mix of shops and entertainment that nevertheless allow the town to retain its village charm. This part of the world is receiving an unprecedented boom as property becomes scarce in Umhlanga.
The design philosophy behind the Zimbali venture is to create a balance with nature, and the 50 hectare reserve within the estate, as well as the primary dune areas that have been demarcated as conservation areas, are testament to this effort. There are a number of spring water lakes, some 85 species of birds, indigenous forest, and the eastern front of the estate is 3 kilometres of unspoilt beach.
The Zimbali golf course was designed by Tom Weiskopf - his first in Africa - where he has incorporated natural features such as indigenous trees, vegetation and some beautiful wetland areas, whilst still managing to challenge players of all handicaps.
Not even a two hour drive from Zimbali is the Hluhluwe Game Reserve, containing the largest population of white rhino in the world, and renowned for its conservation of both the white and black rhino. The reserve also offers every chance of seeing all the ‘Big 5’.
Travellers' Reviews
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We stayed with friends at the Zimbali Resort in December last year - what a fantastic place for a holiday. The beach is fabulous and the Zimbali resort itself is beautiful with well maintained gardens, sparkling swimming pools and superb facilities. The paved pathways make an evening jog easy and zooting around in a golf cart adds to the holiday feel!
Helen (Kearsney)
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Zimbali makes a good holiday destination because it is a mixture of luxury and beauty and is close to other attractions. We enjoyed our time here very much and will definitely go back.
Leon M le Roux (Despatch)
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Hotels & other accommodation options

4 Teak Close
4 Teak Close is an exceptionally beautiful four bedroom home in the golf course villas on the Zimbali Golf Estate. From here you can enjoy magnif...

Zimbali 5 Sleeper Chalet
Zimbali 5 Sleeper Chalet can be found in the forest estate section of the Zimbali Coastal Resort. The chalet accommodates five guests and has a k...

6 Bona Bali
Sleeping eight guests, 6 Bona Bali is an immaculately presented double storey home with a wonderful feeling of space. Lower level living areas ar...

22 Milkwood
22 Milkwood is a three bedroom holiday house in a unique elevated position on the beachfront, offering spectacular views. This impressive holiday...

23 Uluwatu
Surrounded by fairways, lush indigenous coastal forest and a sea view, this immaculate and well equipped 4 bedroom family home is the ideal holid...

24 Uluwatu
Situated in the well known Zimbali Coastal Resort, 24 Uluwatu offers self catering accommodation for eight guests. The holiday home is beautifull...

8 Forestwood
8 Forestwood is a three bedroom self catering holiday home in a lovely bush setting in the Zimbali Coastal Forest. Affectionately called The Tree...

21 Forestwood
21 Forestwood is a four bedroom self catering home situated in the Forest Estate Villas in the Zimbali Coastal Estate. The main bedroom is upstai...

19 Bona Bali
19 Bona Bali offers self catering accommodation for six guests in a modern, neat one level home in the Zimbali Coastal Estate. The house has thre...

1 Fish Eagle
1 Fish Eagle is an exceptionally opulent four bedroom self catering home with marvellous views over the Zimbali driving range. A home made for en...

17 Tamanbali
17 Tamanbali is an exceptionally beautiful five bedroom self catering home found in the forest estate villas on the Zimbali Estate. The home ooze...

25 The Sanctuary
25 The Sanctuary is a three bedroom holiday home located in the popular Zimbali Coastal resort. Here you can enjoy a bit of everything from fores...

10 Uluwatu Zimbali
10 Uluwatu Zimbali is a luxury, four bedroomed house, all bedrooms en-suite, perched above the 6th fairway of the Zimbali Golf Course. It has a l...

14 Bona Bali
14 Bona Bali is a lovely three bedroom self catering apartment situated in the Golf Course Villas of the Zimbali Resort. This second floor apartm...

22 Uluwatu
22 Uluwatu provides modern living in a stunning four bedroom double storey house in the Zimbali Coastal Resort in Ballito. 22 Uluwatu is a four b...

14 Zimbali Chalets
14 Zimbali Chalets offers accommodation in a three bedroom chalet in Zimbali Coastal Estate. The chalet sleeps up to six guests in three lovely b...

4 Thula Bali
Boasting sweeping views of the Indian Ocean, 4 Thula Bali is an elegant home is nestled underneath the cool forestwood canopy. This is a triple s...

3 Fish Eagle
3 Fish Eagle is a four bedroom, double storey holiday home with great views of the Zimbali driving range - making it ideal for families and golfi...

18 Tinderwood on the Lake
Located in the pristine eco and golfing estate of Zimbali, 18 Tinderwood on the Lake offers ultra luxurious and modern self catering accommodatio...

Zimbali 6 Sleeper Chalet
Zimbali 6 Sleeper Chalet is a gorgeous holiday home located in the popular Zimbali Coastal Resort. The six sleeper chalet consists of three doubl...

12 Weavers Pond
12 Weavers Pond is a five bedroom holiday home in the Zimbali Coastal Resort offering spectacular sea views. The triple storey home sleeps up to ...

4 Weavers Pond
Positioned in the Exclusive Zimbali Beach Estate, 4 Weavers Pond is an expansive, stand alone villa. Offering self catering accommodation, the do...

34 Club Drive
34 Club Drive is a beautifully positioned home offering self catering accommodation. The house boasts spectacular views of the golf course, conse...

4 Amabalengwe
4 Amabalengwe is a modern home sleeping six guests in three bedrooms in the Zimbali Estate. The main bedroom has a king size bed and an en-suite ...

10 Silverleaf
10 Silverleaf is located in the secure Zimbali Coastal Resort and offers accommodation for up to ten guests. Here guests are just a short walk aw...

12 Flatcrown
12 Flatcrown is a four bedroom holiday home situated within the coastal forest in the the popular Zimbali Estate. This lovely home is spread out ...
Things to do in the area

Zimbali Beach
The Zimbali Beach is a great place to come and relax while your other half finishes a four ball at the Zimbali Golf Course. This beautiful coasta...

Willard Beach
As one of Ballito’s most popular beaches, Willard Beach promises plenty to see and do. It is the main beach of the town and is a prime getaway fo...

Ballito North to Salt Rock Trail
The KwaZulu-Natal coastline is rugged in places, pristine in others. It is sometimes wild, sometimes welcoming, and always spectacularly beautifu...
Noteworthy attractions

Princes Grant Golf Club
With panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, this development has been designed to capture the gracious colonial life-style of early Natal. Set out ...

Umhlali Country Club
Neighbouring on Ballito Bay, only 15 minutes North of Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlali, just 20 minutes drive north of Durban is a scenic undulating cours...

Zimbali Country Club
Zimbali is well known for its stunning 18-hole golf course. It offers a challenging round of golf of world-class standards and stunning views. Th...

Dolphin Coast Beaches
Dolphin Coast offers visitors a combination of modern facilities at it's sun drenched seaside resorts in a lush, subtropical environment. The Dol...

Harold Johnson Nature Reserve
The Harold Johnson Nature Reserve is situated north of Ballito on the banks of the Tugela River and north of Zinkwazi. Fort Pearson and the Ultim...

Mount Moreland Conservancy
Part of the focus of the Mount Moreland Conservancy is to preserve and improve the condition of the Mdloti River and the state of its surrounding...

Hazelmere Dam
Hazelmere Dam may have been constructed for practical purposes, but it has since become a favoured retreat for holidaymakers and those needing to...

King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka International Airport is modern and well-equipped, boasting world-class facilities and amenities to cater to South African and foreign...

Sardine Run
The Sardine Run is an annual migration of sardines along South Africa's east coast, between May and July. These tiny fish migrate from the cold w...
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