Zinkwazi

Zinkwazi

Tel: +27 (0)32 485 3344

Email: info@zinkwazilagoonlodge.co.za

Web: http://www.zinkwazilagoonlodge.co.za/#

At Zinkwazi we try to let you experience the magic of our unique environment as closely as possible. You are constantly surrounded by the amazing bird song of the tropical forest, the tranquility of a great variety of palms along the calm waters of the magnificent lagoon, the constant roar of the Indian Ocean surf in the background. Our balmy, subtropical climate encourages an open air, ‘alfresco’ lifestyle.

This theme is carried over in the design of our accommodation, with an emphasis on natural and African materials, reflecting the colours and moods of our environment. All 26 rooms and suites are scattered in the extensive grounds amongst tropical trees and palms. Many have lovely lagoon views. All rooms come with double or twin beds and 17 have en-suite bathrooms. They are equipped with ceiling fans, TV’s and covered patios, and are designed to maximise the outdoor experience. Our private suites and family lodges also have their own lounges and at least 2 en-suite bedrooms.

Only 80 kilometers from the cosmopolitan metropolis of DURBAN, on the NORTH COAST of KWAZULU-NATAL, lies the beautiful lagoon and beach conservancy of ZINKWAZI. Part of the scenic DOLPHIN COAST with its famous beaches and centre of the INDIAN culture, it is also located on the historical KING SHAKA ROUTE and the start of the ZULULAND BIRDING ROUTE, a gateway to the splendid game reserves, world heritage sites, cultural attractions and spectacular historical sites of the ZULU KINGDOM.

Venues

The main CONFERENCE ROOM comfortably caters for up to 40 delegates ‘class room style’, but other configurations can easily be arranged. There is an adjoining BOARD ROOM suitable for up to 16 delegates around one table. Free WiFi Hotspot at these two venues for your communication needs.

The chalet lounges with their covered patios are ideal as BREAKAWAY ROOMS for up to 10 delegates each.

For informal get-togethers there is also an OPEN SIDED HALL overlooking the pool area, suitable for up to 40 delegates.

Our venues can be equipped with flip chart, VCR and monitor. Other requirements can be arranged.

Catering

All catering is arranged by the on-site RAFFIA RESTAURANT, which serves a la carte, but also does set menus, function dinners, outside braais, and function cruises on the lagoon. Individual requirements can be arranged. The Raffia also runs the ISIFONYA PUB & SUNDECK, a conducive place for delegates to get to know each other. The BOMA IN THE JUNGLE is the ideal venue for intimate group dinners and building team spirit.

Zinkwazi is the ideal venue for team building. We specialize in hosting small and intimate workshops, seminars and conferences. We cater for full board, special functions and events. Set in the subtropical forest, on the magnificent lagoon and surrounded by birds, there are no outside facilities to distract delegates. Special events can be organized to facilitate the tropical ‘bush’ experience, e.g. sundowner cruises on the lagoon, canoe trails, beach or forest hikes, bird watching trails, marine excursions to see the wildlife, game fishing trips, also ‘on location’ talks about beach ecology or battlefields.

More specialized and daring adventures such as ‘paintball’ and similar team building activities can also be arranged.

How to get there

From the N3 take a scenic shortcut from Colenso or MooiRiver or Pietermaritzburg through Greytown and Stanger to meet the N2 going north from Durban. Head north on the N2.

From the North you could also travel a very scenic route via Vryheid, Melmoth, Eshowe. Meet the N2 at Gingindlovu and head south. Alternatively follow the N2 south from Pongola and Jozini.

If you’re only interested in the fastest way to get there, keep going through Pietermaritzburg on the N3. Don’t worry about the large number of fellow travellers heading for Zinkwazi, some will actually turn off to Durban. Take the toll road bypassing Hillcrest and Pinetown and peel off onto the N2 just past the Pavilion Shopping centre. Head north.

The N2 dual lane highway (between Durban and Mtunzini) enables easy access to Zinkwazi. Once on the N2 pass Stanger (or cross the Tugela from the north) and then you’ll be looking for the ZINKWAZI exit. At this point you’re almost there. This is the 245 Crossing. Take the glide off, cross the flyover bridge (if you’re coming from Durban) and a couple of k’s along you’re in Zinkwazi village. KEEP LEFT and follow the large brown road signs with Resort facility symbols.

Zinkwazi