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Day 1:
On arrival at Durban’s King Shaka International Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative. Private transfer to Fairmont Zimbali Resort. The new Fairmont Zimbali Resort is situated on the southern tip of the Zimbali Coastal Resort, overlooking the majestic Indian Ocean, 3km south of Ballito. An unspoiled shoreline, rolling hills and lush flora have come to define the Zimbali Coastal Resort region. Set along South Africa’s sublime east coast, nestled between a forest reserve and a shimmering sea, the resort’s exquisite natural beauty is dotted with pockets of urban flair and enhanced by the rich Zulu heritage of the KwaZulu-Natal province. Part cultural wonderland, the region boasts thousand-year-old battlefields and renowned eco-parks; part natural playground, it offers unique game-viewing and safari opportunities. It’s yours to enjoy—in comfort and with world-renowned service at Fairmont Zimbali Resort, an exclusive and elegant gateway to nature. The 154 well-appointed rooms offer scintillating views of the Indian Ocean, oversized verandas, and elegant decor of stone, wood and earth tones inspired by the area’s breathtaking natural surroundings.
Overnight: Fairmont Zimbali Resort, KwaZulu-Natal North Coast.
Day 2 & 3:
Two days golf (18 holes) at Zimbali Golf Course, offering challenging rounds of golf of world-class standards and stunning views. The golf course runs alongside the Indian Ocean and boasts spectacular sea view from the 14th through to the 18th. This adds to the scenic beauty of the of course and compensates for the stiff coastal wind that sometimes blows causing the golfer the odd problem or two. The Zimbali Golf Coastal Resort Course varies; starting off with a coastal links feel, the course takes a dramatic turn through rough rolling wetlands and ends up in the Zimbali Coastal forest. The course is also a tough walk but fortunately golf carts are compulsory! Most of the tees are high on the side of hills or sand dunes. The fairways cut through the valley and the greens, seemingly always at the bottom of the next hill. This makes judging distance a time-consuming task, especially for hose playing this golf course for the first time. Tom Wieskopf, the designer of this Northern KwaZulu-Natal masterpiece and past winner of the British and SA Open championship, stays true to his philosophy of providing a fair challenge to golfers of any level.
Overnight: Fairmont Zimbali Resort, KwaZulu-Natal North Coast. (B)
Day 4:
You will be collected early (05.30!) by a private guide, for your full-day safari: This early dawn departure enables us to enjoy an exciting full day ‘Big 5’ photo safari. We travel north into the heart of Zululand to visit the oldest Game Reserve in South Africa, the Hluhluwe / Imfolozi National Park. It was here that the famous White Rhino breeding project was initiated and implemented with great success. This reserve is host to the ‘Big 5’ – Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino – as well as many other interesting wildlife species. The area is also renowned for its exceptional birding. A break will be taken for lunch at around midday, when the animals tend to seek the cool of the denser vegetation. Our adventure will resume again for a few hours in the early afternoon, before returning back to your hotel, cameras filled with footage of Africa’s wildlife at its best!
Overnight: Fairmont Zimbali Resort, KwaZulu-Natal North Coast. (B,L)
Day 5:
You will be transferred to Durban’s King Shaka Airport for your departure flight. (B)
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