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- Exclusive Collection Villas:<\/strong> Platforms are laid, and piling has begun for the 66 luxury villas, each offering estuary views.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Convention Centre and Parking:<\/strong> Groundwork has commenced on the conference venue, which will accommodate 500 delegates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Olivier Perillat-Piratoine, MD of Club Med South Africa, said construction is well on track for the opening in July 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The French South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FSACCI) said it was excited about the project\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FSACCI chairperson Yves Guenon said the new Club Med marks a pivotal moment for French investment in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the resort is poised to be a major contributor to tourism and economic growth in the KwaZulu-Natal region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Club Med South Africa offering<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe project\u2019s leaders said Club Med South Africa will bring its signature all-inclusive experience to South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At an all-inclusive price, guests can expect premium accommodation, gourmet meals, open bars, a wide range of land and water activities, and a dedicated kids’ club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The kids clubs will offer tailored facilities and certified staff for children of all ages, from 4 months old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is also a strong focus on sport. Club Med visitors will enjoy sailing, surfing, diving, snorkelling, and a Surf School at Club Med.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There will also be padel tennis, beach rugby, beach volleyball, bocce ball fields, archery, team building activities, and a wellness centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The resort will offer a spa, a fitness centre with several daily classes, a yoga school and an adult-only Zen pool and bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Resort Centre will offer a shopping experience and gourmet food and beverages at either the restaurant, bar or the wine corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this location, entertainment, artistic performances, and live music will happen both during the daytime and evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis new Club Med will join a prestigious portfolio of resorts, offering a unique bush experience through an exclusive safari lodge in Zululand,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Safari Lodge lies in the heart of a big five game reserve in the north of Kwazulu-Natal province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reserve covers over 8,623 hectares, offering a world-class safari experience suitable for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 80-room lodge will be developed to Club Med standards to offer guests a dual beach and safari experience during their stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cClub Med South Africa promises a memorable beach and bush experience, providing guests with the opportunity to reconnect with nature and the wild,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe resort will feature a surf-lifestyle concept for healthy beach holidays and will be shaped by art and local culture.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Club Med South Africa Site Development Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- Convention Centre and Parking:<\/strong> Groundwork has commenced on the conference venue, which will accommodate 500 delegates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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