Zimbali Lakes Resort

A NEW CHAPTER IN THE ZIMBALI LEGACY

WHERE THE ZIMBALI LEGACY BEGAN

The epitome of unprecedented living

Zimbali is synonymous with exceptional living. Where you can lead a lifestyle so unique it sets the precedent for what living should be.

Defining extraordinary bespoke estate living within South Africa, Zimbali Lakes Resort is the next chapter in the Zimbali legacy. Pioneered by the same development team, IFA Hotels and Resorts, Zimbali Lakes Resort fuses lifestyle amenities, natural beauty and distinct architectural design, sprawled over 300 hectares. Underpinned by the founding ethos of ‘living in harmony with nature’, the architecture doesn’t detract from the natural aesthetic of the estate, but rather blends seamlessly through the use of natural hues.

Replete with exceptional amenities, Zimbali offers residents a world of choice when it comes to dining, entertainment, sports, recreation and leisure. This prominent estate name is underscored by quality, longevity in line with market demand and a proven history of success.

NATURALLY YOUR HOME

At the heart of it all, a new vision of ultra-opulence emerges

Zimbali Lakes Resort is the paradigm of multi-generational living, offering retirees, young professionals and families the opportunity to live, love, laugh and share in a unique lifestyle.

The unspoiled natural environment is central to the foundations of the resort. The landscape has been designed to enhance and protect its plant life. Presenting a rich blend of limitless living and pristine wild beauty, Zimbali Lakes residents have wide-open spaces of breathtaking landscape to explore.

The bustling retail piazzas blend with the serene green scenery and vast lakes providing you an array of unique spaces within the Zimbali Lakes Resort setting.

Home to bespoke residences from suites, penthouses, villas, mansions, townhouses to stands, Zimbali Lakes aligns art, wealth, privacy and prosperity in a life highly desirable. Offering you a truly holistic experience.

CENTRALLY LOCATED

Live close to everywhere

Zimbali Lakes Resort offers convenience and ease of living from retail therapy to a plethora of outdoor activities, which are all on your doorstep. Swimming, surfing, hiking, biking, kite-surfing, diving, watersports and cultural adventures - you are never more than half an hour away from anything your active heart desires.

With quick access to the M4 and N2 highways, the estate is a 15-minute drive to King Shaka International Airport as well as Dube Tradeport, and a short drive to the bustling hubs of Umhlanga and Ballito.

Its central location means you have accessibility to the nearby Netcare Alberlito Hospital, Ashton International College, the Ballito Lifestyle Shopping Centre and Ballito Junction Shopping Mall.

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WHAT ATTRACTS FAMILIES TO KZN’S NORTH COAST?

Beaches

Subtropical weather

Warm swimming waters

Outdoor family lifestyle

Game reserves

Golfing spots

Connected to the world

Beautiful, small town beaches of the Dolphin Coast

Popular fishing spots

Hiking and mountain biking trails

Recreational kids’ activities

International airport

International harbours

Convenience on your doorstep

World-class holiday destination

Premium hotel groups

State-of-the-art medical centres

Premium hospitals

Top schools

Safe convenient shopping malls

PURPOSEFULLY PET-FRIENDLY

Space for your pets too

Zimbali Lakes has been uniquely designed for the whole family - including your pets. With natural wetlands, varied terrains and lush coastal forest, the estate is the perfect place for exploration. The furry members of the family are no longer confined indoors, and with their owners in tow, can enjoy the smells and sounds of the outdoors.

FAMILY-FOCUSED LIVING

Experience choice and freedom

Families can enjoy many hours engaged in activities that bring them closer together within a safe environment. The layout of the estate is designed around the beauty of the natural environment and the mild coastal climate. Feel the wind on your face or take in the scenery as you walk, run or cycle around the estate. Residents benefit from unbridled access to all Zimbali Lakes Resort has to offer from lake watersports, a dedicated sports centre for the active to convenient stores, retail therapy and restaurants.

WHERE FAMILY AND FRIENDS COME TOGETHER

BLISSFUL BEACHSIDE VIEWS

Set on the golden sands of the Zimbali Lakes Beach Club

Do you want to feel like you are on holiday? Escape the modern day demands and enjoy hours at the dedicated Zimbali Lakes Beach Club. Accessible with a golf cart within the estate, the Zimbali Lakes Beach Club has been created to help you unwind, relax and soak up the warm KwaZulu-Natal weather. Enjoy the epitome of private coastal living with secure and direct beach access.

WATERSPORT RETREAT

Engage with a magnificent lake and surrounding wetlands

A pristine 20-hectare lake runs along the Southern side of the estate and joins the majestic uTongaati river. The lake forms the focal point for lakeside living - a place where watersport enthusiasts can meet and play. Easily accessible from anywhere within the estate via the network of trails and pathways, on foot or via golf cart, activities range from stand-up paddling, canoeing and kayaking to catch-and-release fishing.

PERFECT FOR ACTIVE PURSUITS

Zimbali Sports Club is state-of-the-art

Find your stride, enjoy a game with friends and practice among top athletes, the Zimbali Sports Club is the ultimate destination for the active. Unique in its pioneering approach to sport, the Zimbali Sports Club has a selection of sporting features for various disciplines and has dedicated kids’ areas.

DESIGNED FOR THE ACTIVE

FAIRWAYS AND GREENS

Precision designed 18-hole golf course

Meet friends for a round, refine your backswing or browse the well stocked sports shop for the latest golfing gear. Zimbali Lakes Resort is home to a carefully engineered and landscaped 18-hole golf course. Created to integrate seamlessly with the lakes and natural environment, the varied terrain encompasses challenging carries to immaculately manicured greens, and moves across water, ravines and through forest.

BUSINESS ON-THE-MOVE

Create a work-life balance

Zimbali Lakes Resort is a mixed-use estate, offering professionals the chance to break from tradition. Come together with colleagues or engage in a brainstorming session at one of the informal meeting areas which can organically evolve into think-tank spaces. You have a dynamic work environment to feed off and establish your business and name.

MAKE NATURE YOUR PLAYGROUND

Set up for KwaZulu-Natal’s outdoor culture

Run, walk or bike your way through the estate in safety and comfort. Catch a glimpse of the delicate Blue Duiker or Bushbuck, or wake up to the call of the Purple-crested Loerie and indulge in some serious bird-watching.

The estate is home to over 250 species of bird, including aquatic birds such as Jacana, African Fish Eagle and Saddlebilled Stork. Wander the dense coastal forest via the system of trails and boardwalks with your pets by your side.

FIND YOUR PERFECT SPACE

Build your family home

Consisting of sizeable freehold plots, The Ridge provides the opportunity to realise and build your dream home. This opportunity offers a new minimalist and contemporary approach that supports green practices.

Zimbali Lakes Resort comprises of several nodes offering a range of living options and home configurational designs, all set around a plethora of activities and lifestyle choices. Catered to the market’s demands, Zimbali Lakes Resort offers everything from lock-up-and-go living, modern retirement to the perfect stand for you to conceptualise and build your dream home.

With beautifully landscaped gardens and superior quality finishes, the estate’s vision is to maximise the natural splendour of the indigenous fauna and flora and the views of the ocean, forest, fairways and dams.

EVERGREEN ZIMBALI LAKES

Live close to family

Set in the heart of the Zimbali Lakes Resort, Evergreen Zimbali Lakes will comprise 750 retirement units that will cater for all stages of the retirement journey. Evergreen provides wellness and healthcare that is tailor-made for comfortable ageing and includes independent and assisted living, home-based care, as well as frail and memory care.

Our Partnership for Life promise is based on our Five Pillars of Trust – physical security, financial peace of mind, continuous care, a sense of community and exceptional hospitality.

Evergreen residents will also enjoy all the benefits that a multi-generational estate has to offer and will have access to many of the outstanding amenities within Zimbali Lakes Resort.

Retiring to our Evergreen Lifestyle Village affords you time, freedom, and the luxury of living your best life.

HOME TO DAILY CONVENIENCES

Blending work and leisure

Boulevard comprises suites, pads and commercial offerings. This mixed-use development has been designed with the philosophy of blending executive-style living with daily necessities. Residents can live within walking distance of the bustling piazza that is home to boutique stores, state-of-the-art medical and dynamic office spaces.

WHERE THE OCEAN BECKONS

Resort-style living

Although an integral part of the Zimbali Lakes Resort, Ocean Club Zimbali is uniquely positioned just south of the vibrant Ballito Village along the eastern side of the M4 freeway. Bordering on the iconic Zimbali Coastal Resort and boasting exquisite, ultra-modern architecture, Ocean Club Zimbali offers residents spacious resort-style apartments with access to the development’s own dedicated clubhouse and other lifestyle amenities - including a fully-equipped gym, lap pool, kiddies pool, coffee shop, steam room. The warm Indian Ocean is a short golf cart ride away with promises of an enviable tropical lifestyle for the whole family and endless summer days.

Tatali Hotel

Retail Piazza

Tatali Mansions

Tatali Promenade

AN EXPRESSION OF OPULENT LIVING

The pinnacle of lakeside living

Inspired by the elements of open air and flowing water, the Tatali vision is one of pure opulence and privacy. Curating a new world of retail, business and residences that have yet to be seen in KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa, Tatali brings international flair and sought-after opportunity to Zimbali Lakes Resort.

The boulevard-style walkways wind their way down to the lake’s edge where you will find a host of upmarket retail choices. The residential offering at Tatali is as unique as it is varied, ranging from unrivalled distinctive mansions to the height of exclusivity with penthouses and villas.

HIGH-END RETAIL

GEARED FOR GREEN LIVING

Creating a sustainable future

The landscaping preservation ethos envisions a succession plan focused on the rehabilitation of the natural wetlands and protected environment.

Zimbali Lakes Resort sees a stylish and sensitive fusion of natural and man-made elements, designed to be minimally invasive to the exterior environment, with natural finishes that blend into the surrounding landscape.

The architectural ethos of Zimbali Lakes Resort is centred around sustainability and ecology and will encourage the use of gas, rainwater and solar power. This ethos also encourages North-orientated design for maximum daylight exposure, utilisation of passive energy and the harnessing of warmth during the cooler months.

SECURE AND PRIVATE

Comprehensive smart secure solutions

Innovation is a key design behind the security and privacy you experience at Zimbali Lakes Resort. Through smart technology, Zimbali Lakes pioneers secure estate living and continues to use modern and state-of-the-art solutions to ensure they are always ahead of the game. Feel free knowing there are water edge CCTV and infrared cameras and recorded security data.

The estate is monitored by 24-hour intelligent surveillance, perimeter thermal cameras and electrified fencing with foot patrols, fibre-optic enabled communications and technology, and real-time reaction and assistance. Fitted with modern access control, the estate provides comprehensive security from the Gatehouse to your front door.