South Africa’s most prestigious race, the Durban July is just around the corner and looks set to be as exciting as ever. Looking at this year’s theme — “Butterflies” — it seems as if any individual travelling to Durban will need to be really in line with nature.

If you are going to be attending this prestigious event, why not book yourself into a prestigious and exquisite resort as well? Maintain the standard, tit for tat, right?

Imagine rubbing shoulders with celebrities like Bonang Matheba, Shaun The Stylist or Khanyi Mbau at the Durban July marquees, then going back to sleep at a hotel with no nature surroundings, blue sheets (trauma), no aircon and ventilators and a smell of cigarette buds wreaking from the curtains and sheets! Sound revolting right?

That is why we recommend the Zimbali Coastal Resort for its high-class volume. A place where you observe schools of dolphins frolicking in the waves and whale sharks cruising lazily by. A place to enjoy bird watching and encounter over 200 species of birds, and indigenous wild life with shy blue duiker and families of bushbuck wandering through.

The beautiful rooms and suites at Zimbali Coastal Resort scream elegance and splendor, with richly appointed furnishings and stunning views of the warm Indian Ocean, tranquil lakes and flowing waterfalls. Plus, the endless stretch of the secluded Zimbali beach.

The hotel, which is a second home for celebrities and A-listers travelling to and from Durban provides guests with a variety of unique places to wine and dine in style.

The Valley of the Pools

Offers a unique experience where one can enjoy the majestic Indian Ocean shoreline whilst inside the estate, swimming in a choice of 3 outdoor pools.

The Bushbuck Club

Offers an exquisite cafe serving quality coffee and light meals as well as jungle gyms and trampolines for the kiddies to enjoy. It is also the location of 4 tennis courts and 2 indoor squash courts. The nearby Bushbuck Pools hosts a variety of facilities including water slides, a playground for the kids, an enclosed seating area perfect for hosting functions and parties, and two tranquil swimming pools.

The Coastal Resort is also situated in a very peaceful area where you don’t have to worry about waking up an hour early to avoid traffic. Plus, you can also enjoy peaceful shopping at the nearby shopping complex in Ballito which barely gets full or has taxis touting at the gate.

The suites and hotels at Zimbali will help create a vacation where guests can feel right at home. Each suite has all the amenities that guests might need, and range from a modest suite to an elaborate and luxurious two-bedroom apartment. The spacious suites have living areas and kitchens, and many have pull-out sleeper sofas to accommodate extra guests.

We suggest you make your reservations before-hand.. who knows, maybe you might bump into your celebrity crush on your way to the hotel’s breakfast centre.

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T.Nkabinde