The New Year rings in the changes with major expansion and development at this world class resort.
In 2003 Moreland Developments and IFA Hotels & Resorts signed one of the largest investment deals ever, in KZN. One year down the track, they have put the Zimbali Coastal Resort on the world map at a variety of Property Expos, and Travel Market Exhibitions, and have actively marketed this prestigious resort in Europe, Russia, UAE, London, Germany and France. Land Sales of over R 260 million have been achieved since the first innovative 'Auction' in December of 2003, and the new developments proposed by the joint venture, further define the Zimbali Coastal Resort as the "flagship" Eco-lifestyle development of all, in South Africa.
Future plans in 2005 will see the upgrade and expansion at the Resort of existing and the creation new facilities, and include a New Equestrian Horse Riding Facility.
Rides through the Estate and along the beach have long been a part of the "eco-lifestyle" experience at Zimbali. In consultation with a leading equestrian professional team, and taking into account the Resorts ‘ unique requirements, MIFA (Moreland/IFA Hotels & Resorts joint- venture) will invest in an Equestrian Centre for the Zimbali Coastal and future Zimbali Lakes, to retain and further enhance the horse riding experience within the estate. The new Zimbali Equestrian centre will be tendered to operators in 2005, and will feature new stabling and facilities. The centre will be operational towards the end of 2005.
Golf and Tennis Academy
A new golf and tennis academy will replace the existing driving range within the Zimbali estate.
The Golf Academy will consist of a floodlit driving range, golf video training facility, pro-shop and practice areas (putting greens, bunkers, short game areas). The tennis academy will consist of at least four tennis courts and a pro-shop, and bar and snack facilities will on-site. The 1st phase of this development will be the soft opening of the driving range in July 2005. Golfing icon and leading golf course architect, Gary Player, visited the Zimbali Coastal Resort to discuss the possibility and planning of the design for the 2nd 18 – hole golf course. The Zimbali Coastal Resort has one of the most beautiful and scenic Golf courses in the country and the new course is part of the development and expansion of the estate by Moreland and joint- venture partner IFA Hotels and Resorts.
The Academy will be a public facility with direct access from the new M4. The new developments are in line with the vision of maintaining the Zimbali Coastal Resort as the leading residential and lifestyle resort within South Africa.
The public can stay at this luxury resort through Zimbali Rentals
The management and administration of Rentals within the Zimbali Self Catering Property Portfolio, which includes residences and self catering chalets, will be operated from the Zimbali Lodge which is managed by Sun International, from 2005. All Guests renting through MIFA/ Zimbali rentals will check in at the Zimbali Lodge hotel.