
Fairmont Zimbali Lodge
Fairmont Zimbali Lodge offers peace and tranquility away from the hectic city life on the beautiful North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. The lodge has earned a reputation for being one of South Africa's most exclusive hideaways in nature's perfect setting.
Fairmont Zimbali Lodge Highlights
Fairmont Zimbali Lodge is situated On KwaZulu-Natal’s Dolphin Coast, under an abundant forest canopy. The name "Zimbali" is Zulu for "valley of flowers." A haven offering exceptional natural beauty; a charming and untouched region, ideal for nature enthusiasts with magnificent beaches, clear blue skies and the warm Indian Ocean on its doorstep.



- 50 ha of reserve demarcated as conservation areas providing a refuge to the rich variety of local flora & fauna.
- Zimbali has several natural spring lakes which create a beautiful habitat to the 85 species of birds.
- 3 km stretch of unspoiled beach forming a natural golden boundary between the forest and the Indian Ocean.
Fairmont Zimbali Lodge Activities
Fairmont Zimbali Lodge is ideal for business or leisure guests and promises a five star African experience. Zimbali has several natural spring lakes, which create a beautiful habitat to the 85 species of bird, hosts of butterflies and the wide variety of indigenous plant life. Wildlife in the forest reserve includes bush buck, blue duiker, bushbaby, vervet monkey, banded mongoose and wild pig. Activities at Zimbali include hiking, hunting, fishing, scuba diving, dolphin adventure, game drives, helicopter flips, as well as, a variety of adventure sports.