Welcome to Zimbali Lodge
Celebrate your wedding day with elegance and charm as you create unforgettable memories. Embark on an ethereal journey to a destination of fine distinction on the majestic KwaZulu-Natal North Coast. Situated within the exclusive Zimbali Coastal Resort, Zimbali Lodge offers couples the opportunity to turn their wedding day into a fairy tale fantasy. With an iconic rim-flow eternity pool, views of the Indian Ocean and a majestic staircase made for grand entrances, there is nowhere more appropriate to plan your special day. Whether you desire an intimate ceremony or a grand wedding, every requirement will be attended to with exemplary service and attention to detail by our experienced team.
Wedding Services
At Zimbali Lodge we are committed to pampering our guests and anticipating their every need. Our experienced team will assist you in turning moments into memories, while crafting your perfect day. Our superb culinary team will be delighted to help you create your signature wedding menu, while our Sommelier will tailor a suitable beverage menu to match.
Because we understand the intricacies of making your fairy tale come true, we have created a list of talented individuals who will help fashion your magical occasion into reality. For your convenience please refer to our preferred supplier’s list.
Food & Beverage Services
All catering is done in-house by our culinary team who have significant experience in cuisines from all over the globe. We have a variety of menus that cater for all types of occasions for various appetites. Our in-house bar will also make a wide range of local and international liquors, wines, beers, ciders, cocktails and non-alcoholic options available. A special beverage menu can be designed for the duration of your event.
WEDDING VENUES
PALM COURT
An ideal ceremony site, featuring surrounding views of the Indian Ocean and the remarkable indigenous forest – for an intimately romantic setting Palm Court provides a picturesque entrance with a grand colonial staircase. A sapphire blue pool and stately tall palms add a tropical ambience with surrounding views of the Indian Ocean.
RECOMMENDED CAPACITY: 100 GUESTS
BEST FOR: CEREMONY
Venue hire inclusions:
- Round tables
- Cutlery
- Crockery
- Glassware
THANDI RECEPTION VENUE
The Thandi Reception Venue consists of the outdoor Fountain Court, the upper and lower restuarants and the outdoor deck.
RECOMMENDED CAPACITY: 100 GUESTS
BEST FOR: CEREMONY OR RECEPTION
Venue hire inclusions:
- Round tables
- Cutlery
- Crockery
- Glassware
IMBISO ROOM
The Imbiso Room is perched around the Lodge’s lush forest making for an intimate venue for a reception. The carpeted room allows for a warm look and feel making it an ideal venue for a micro wedding reception.
RECOMMENDED CAPACITY: 50 GUESTS
BEST FOR: RECEPTION
Venue hire inclusions:
- Round tables
- Cutlery
- Crockery
- Glassware
THE NGWENYA TERRACE
The Ngwenya Terrace is set under the shelter of the Lodge’s quaint and intimate open terrace with the lush indigenous forest below you and magnificent sea views in the distance.
RECOMMENDED CAPACITY: 50 GUESTS
BEST FOR: CEREMONY OR RECEPTION
Venue hire inclusions:
- Round tables
- Cutlery
- Crockery
- Glassware