Fairmont Heritage Place - Zimbali, South Africa

IFA Hotels & Resorts is proud to present the Fairmont Zimbali Hotel & Resort.

Located on a pristine stretch of coastline - The Fairmont Zimbali will feature an ultra-luxurious resort hotel, a championship Gary Player designed golf course with clubhouse and golf academy, full-service Willow Stream Spa, Signature Beachfront Villas, Golf Chalets, Apartments and Villas, as well as a Fairmont Heritage Place Private Residence Club.

An investment of US$250m by IFA Hotels & Resorts into the Fairmont Zimbali ensures a property of the highest international standard will be delivered.

The strategic alliance between IFA Hotels & Resorts and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts started on Dubai’s world famous Palm Jumeirah Island and further extended into Africa in a joint venture between IFA Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Kingdom Hotel Investments with the acquisition of a Kenyan hotel portfolio. This alliance is clearly translating into business results for South Africa with the latest destination that the group brings to the world’s attention - the Fairmont Zimbali on the magnificent Dolphin Coast of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.

This exciting development will further reinforce the reputation of the Zimbali Coastal Resort as the Premier Resort Destination in Southern Africa. Fairmont Zimbali – combining the service excellence of the west, the vision of the east and the beauty of Africa - the best of all worlds.

Zimbali is perfect for spending lazy days on a pristine beach as the soft light of a late afternoon makes the golden sand, dark green forest and azure ocean glow. For the actively inclined the Zimbali beach is perfect for surfing and kite-surfing, offers great shore fishing or sea kayaking. Playful schools of dolphin are often spotted just off the breakers.

The Camelot Salon at the Zimbali Lodge offers a welcome reprieve to weary travellers and stressed executives with a range of treatments to cleanse and rejuvenate.

A special feature of this conservancy is the many footpaths in and around the estate waiting to be explored. There are also wooden staircases and elevated walkways specially built to provide access to Zimbali’s naturally occurring lakes and dams as well as providing commanding views out to sea. The unexpected lushness and rich tapestry of Zimbali’s natural surrounds appeals to the senses. It also provides a visual solace, a connection to nature and a sense of peace.

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Legacy Private Residencies

Welcome to Legacy Private Residencies

Membership in Legacy Private Residencies provides investors the opportunity to acquire an interest in one of the company’s exclusive fractional ownership residences situated in prime locations in South Africa.

Members are assured that their investment is in safe hands as the company is managed by Legacy Hotels and Resorts one of Africa’s premier hotel companies with a portfolio of superior four and five star hotels and bush lodges throughout Southern Africa. The resort properties have been developed by MagicBreakaways and its management team who have been responsible for the development and marketing of some of Southern Africa's premier resorts.

Members have a wide range of use choices:-

- to stay in their own property;
- exchange into one of the other Legacy Private residences;
- Arrange an International Exchange with one of the companies affiliated exchange partners;
- or alternatively deposit the unit into the resort rental pool and earn a rental dividend.

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Q&A with Kevin Wash

What are the benefits of purchasing into a Private Residence Club over whole ownership?

[KW] Several, and the biggest being reduced cost to the owner, no maintenance worries or security concerns, also the opportunity for international travel.

The Legend Private Residence Club - are the residences completed and ready for occupation?

[KW] Yes - They are available for purchase as well as occupation

In your view - What makes a successful Private Residence Club?

[KW] Location, branding, international travel, and a proven track record in all of those.

Does a member of the Legend Private Residence Club have full access of the golf course during their stay?

[KW] Yes at specially negotiated rates

IFA Hotels & Resorts are involved with the development and marketing of both Fairmont Zimbali as well as Legends Golf & Safari Resort – What other resorts are IFA Hotels & Resorts involved in?

[KW] Several, including Pine Cliffs (Algarve) Palm Jumeirah Dubai, Lebanon, Thailand, Brazil, Seychelles, Namibia, Zanzibar and many more.

As an owner, can one exchange time into other affiliated resorts within your portfolio?

[KW] Yes at no cost whatsoever.