ZIMBALI LAKES: A New Chapter In the Zimbali Legacy

Located 45km north of the port city of Durban and within close proximity of all modern amenities, including several of South Africa’s ‘Big Five’ safari game parks and historic Anglo-Zulu battlefields, Zimbali Lakes Resort is perfectly positioned as the ultimate family residential and leisure development within the KwaZulu-Natal province. Defining extraordinary bespoke estate living within South Africa, Zimbali Lakes Resort is continuing the Zimbali Legacy and represents the epitome of unprecedented living.

Consisting of undulating green hills, pockets of mysterious forest, extensive lakes and some jaw-dropping coastal scenery, Zimbali Lakes Resort is close to the shops, hospitals and schools of Ballito, uMhlanga and La Lucia, truly boasting something for everyone. “Developed by IFA Hotels & Resorts, the world leader in mixed-use hotel and residential resorts, Zimbali Lakes Resort will offer the best of estate living,” the company enthuses.

“The Durban North Coast welcomes a new chapter in the Zimbali legacy.”

EXCEPTIONAL AS STANDARD

Zimbali Lakes Resort will consist of a number of different nodes, each with its own distinct personality and catering to a different need. Managed by the renowned Evergreen Lifestyle, as well as stylish homes in beautiful surroundings Evergreen Village Zimbali Lakes will offer dedicated on-site healthcare facilities, assisted living units and all the social and sports facilities expected of a truly top-of-the-range retirement facility.

The remainder blend the heady duo of relaxation and recreation. Beach Club Zimbali Lakes and Ocean Club Zimbali Lakes combine enviable ocean views with leisure, sport and cuisine,   while on the edge of the developments lakes, both natural and constructed, sits the Water Club retail piazza, home to every retail therapy option imaginable as well as business, office and meeting facilities, along with a selection of freshwater water sports.

A range of bespoke residences, from suites and penthouses to villas, mansions, townhouses and stands, is proposed with each home designed to align with the resort’s commitment to art, wealth, privacy, and prosperity. “Zimbali Lakes Resort features various living options and home designs across different nodes, all surrounded by a diverse range of activities and lifestyle choices.”

“Rounding off the resort’s estate living,” the company goes on, “the Zimbali Sports Club offers a range of facilities for everything from a hard-core gym workout to a leisurely game of golf, and so much in between – tennis, archery, rugby, cricket, bowls, mountain biking – you name it.” In line with its positioning firmly as a purposely pet-friendly development, the Zimbali Fauna Centre is planned as a dedicated on-site pet hotel.

“The bottom line,” condenses Zimbali Lakes Resort, “is that Zimbali Lakes is an adventure waiting to happen – with miles and miles of trails through wetlands and forest, and across the beach, it offers hours of great hiking, trail running, mountain biking or just general strolling. Zimbali Lakes Resort fuses lifestyle amenities, natural beauty and distinct architectural design, sprawled over 300 hectares, offering residents a world of choice when it comes to dining, entertainment, sports, recreation and leisure.”

Put simply, Zimbali Lakes Resort is a breathtakingly beautiful destination that finally affords visitors the ultimate luxurious experience. “The true jewel of one of the fastest-growing property nodes in South Africa, Zimbali Lakes is designed to enhance and protect the surrounding landscape and its fauna and flora presenting a rich blend of luxury living, pristine wild beauty and landscape.”

“The KwaZulu-Natal North Coast is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and desirable regions in South Africa, known for its idyllic beaches, subtropical climate, and laid-back lifestyle,” the resort effuses. “Zimbali Lakes Resort stands out as an exceptional destination within this stunning region.”

UNPRECEDENTED DEVELOPMENT

With a more than 25-year presence in South Africa, IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR) are the developers behind Zimbali Lakes Resort, a worldwide leader in the development of mixed-use hotel and residential resort projects as well as luxury leisure services with a significant global footprint of premium vacation and residential destinations in place.

Many of the company’s projects have moved from construction to completion, thus creating operational companies servicing IFA HR’s operational asset portfolio including its hotels, hotel condominiums, commercial, retail and food and beverage ventures. “Our reputation is underscored by quality, longevity in line with market demand and a proven history of success.”

“Within Zimbali Lakes Resort,” it explains, “IFA’s vision and strategic management will come to life in an unprecedented development that South Africans have not seen before. A true masterplan of opulence and luxurious living, boasting facilities and amenities managed by the best.”

Zimbali Lakes Resort will be developed to echo the ethos and outstanding development principals of its predecessor, the Zimbali Coastal Resort, and comprise an oasis of stylish and comfortable living to offer an unmatched opportunity to embrace nature while fulfilling a life of security, freedom and beauty. The essence of multi-generational living, retirees, young professionals and families alike will surely embrace the opportunity to live the Zimbali lifestyle.

“Residents will experience true holistic living at Zimbali Lakes Resort; the perfect choice in luxury estate living,” IFA HR states. “The development is both unique and sustainable, making it a perfect place to call home. With an abundance of options for relaxation, exercise, and immersion in nature, Zimbali Lakes truly has something for everyone.

“Zimbali Lakes offers an unparalleled living experience for those who appreciate exceptional quality of life and contemporary amenities. With a wide range of facilities and amenities to cater to every need and desire, the resort is the perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy the finer things in life.”