A private coastal estate north of Ballito, wrapped in indigenous forest and running down to its own stretch of shoreline. Almost everything here is inside the gate — golf, pools, padel, tennis, trails and restaurants — which is why families tend to arrive and not move the car for days.
Most of what there is to do sits inside the estate, a few minutes from wherever you are staying. The Bushbuck Club is the hub for the sport; the Country Club runs the golf.
Courts at the Bushbuck Club, surrounded by the estate's natural bush. Booking and access requirements apply.
Six floodlit courts across the estate.
The 18-hole Zimbali Country Club course.
Swimming, sea views and family space.
Family pools and water slides.
Near Bushbuck Pools — good for younger children.
An outdoor court for casual family games.
Practice nets at the Bushbuck Club.
An AstroTurf pitch at the Bushbuck Club.
Walks through the estate's conservation areas and coastal forest.
More than 200 species have been recorded within the estate.
Treatments and wellness facilities on the estate.
The estate has its own shoreline, and it is a beautiful walk in either direction. It is a coastline for walking and watching rather than swimming, so read the note below before you head down with the children.
Coastal views, long walks and the sunsets this stretch is known for.
Worth watching the water, particularly in whale season.
The Zimbali coastline is not generally a designated swimming beach. For swimming, use the nearby designated bathing beaches — Willard Beach and Thompson's Bay are both close.
You can eat well without leaving the estate. Between the pools, the club and the two hotels there is everything from a poolside lunch to a proper dinner.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and poolside meals with ocean views.
Family meals and refreshments.
A relaxed beachfront setting at The Capital Zimbali.
Dining at the Zimbali Country Club.
Further dining options on the estate.
Ballito is a short drive south and has the shopping, the swimming beaches and the family attractions. Worth a day even if you came to do nothing.
Shopping, restaurants, entertainment and everyday essentials.
Restaurants, cafes and boutique shopping.
Family activities, cycling and children's entertainment.
A popular designated swimming beach.
Known for its tidal pool and the coastline around it.
Good options for a beach day or a surf.
Some estate facilities are subject to resident or guest access and may need to be booked. Please check access requirements and current operating hours before setting out.
