Fairmont Zimbali Lodge is conveniently situated along the M4 to King Shaka International Airport. The lodge is within easy access of Durban city centre and the International Convention Centre. The eastern side of the estate has a 3 kilometer (about 1.5 miles) stretch of unspoilt beach forming a boundary between the Zimbali forest and the warm blue Indian Ocean.

Directions from King Shaka International Airport

Take the N2 north coast and continue towards Stanger Go through 1 tollgate (Tongaat Plaza) About 5kkm after the toll, take Ballito / Compensation off-ramp onto the M4 At the top of the off-ramp, turn towards Ballito Drive approx 1km until you get to a second traffic circle and turn right Pass the first entrance to Zimbali Coastal Resort and enter at the next south gate entrance, situated 2km down the M4 on the left.

The Zimbali Forest Estate incorporates 250 residential units nestled in an expanse of lush indigenous coastal forest; offering its inhabitants a luxurious ecological haven in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The reserve within the estate in addition to all primary dune areas, has been demarcated as a conservation area providing a refuge to the variety of flora and fauna.

Limited pathways and wooden viewing decks throughout these areas allow residents to interact with nature in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Zimbali has several natural springwater lakes which create a beautiful habitat to the 85 species of bird, hosts of butterflies and a wide variety of indigenous plant life.