{"id":848083,"date":"2026-01-16T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=848083"},"modified":"2026-01-16T16:36:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T14:36:47","slug":"new-r2-billion-luxury-beach-resort-and-safari-lodge-in-south-africa-to-launch-soon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/property\/848083\/new-r2-billion-luxury-beach-resort-and-safari-lodge-in-south-africa-to-launch-soon\/","title":{"rendered":"New R2 billion luxury beach resort and safari lodge in South Africa to launch soon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The new Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari development is progressing well and is set to open its doors on 4 July 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is feedback from the project leader, Chris du Toit, who has provided regular updates on the R2 billion development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Du Toit has been involved with the Club Med South Africa project since 2018 and has played an integral part in making it a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last month, he said the development of the safari lodge, which forms part of the Club Med South Africa offering, is progressing well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week, he also posted photos which that showed the Club Med South Africa beach resort is nearing completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Towards the end of 2025, Club Med opened bookings, allowing people to request quotes for a holiday when it launches on 4 July 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Club Med South Africa is developed in partnership with Collins Residential Consortium and managed by Club Med.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The resort represents a long-term commitment to sustainable tourism, local job creation, and economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The confirmed launch comes after 2 years of construction, with over 1,200 construction workers on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once operational, the resort is expected to create 800 direct jobs and over 1,500 indirect opportunities, significantly boosting the local economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

110 young people have enrolled in a dedicated training programme via the NukaKamma Hospitality School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are currently preparing for winter traineeships at Club Med resorts abroad, after which they will gradually integrate into the new resort’s staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The majority of these roles will be drawn from surrounding communities, in line with Club Med’s Happy to Care initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Club Med brings its signature all-inclusive experience to South Africa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Club Med will bring its signature all-inclusive experience to South Africa, where guests can expect premium accommodation, gourmet meals, and open bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has 411 accommodations, including 310 superior rooms, 35 deluxe rooms and 66 suites in the exclusive collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beach resort also features a wide range of land and water activities, as well as a dedicated kids\u2019 club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The resort\u2019s kids\u2019 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new Club Med will offer a unique bush experience through an exclusive safari lodge in the heart of a Big Five game reserve in the north of KwaZulu-Natal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lodge is located within the private Mpilo Game Reserve in northern KwaZulu-Natal, which covers over 18,000 hectares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 80-room lodge is developed to Club Med standards to offer guests a dual beach and safari experience during their stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNestled in the heart of 18,000 hectares of private reserve, this lodge offers you total immersion in the magic of South African nature,\u201d Club Med said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe destination is ideal for discovering a vast diversity of wildlife and going in search of the famous Big Five.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Club Med South Africa beach resort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Club Med South Africa beach resort offers a wide range of restaurants, bars, sports facilities, and high-end accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main Oceana restaurant is an international buffet with five marine-inspired areas, an ocean-facing terrace, and a wine cellar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The restaurant\u2019s ambience combines discovery with the pleasures of fine dining, from breakfast to dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guests can enjoy dishes inspired by South African, Asian, European, and Mediterranean cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Nguni Gourmet Club honours Southern African cuisine. It also offers ocean views, and its menu offers fresh, local, quality produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dishes include meat, fresh fish, and regional specialities. \u201cIt is a surf and turf-style cuisine, faithful to its roots, where taste takes pride of place,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The resort also features the Dunes beach bar, a family pool bar, the Ilanga exclusive collection lounge bar, and the main Injabulo bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main pool, in the heart of the resort, is L-shaped and ocean-facing. It has a range of depths, making it suitable for swimmers of all levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The family pool is next to the Children\u2019s Clubs and the flying trapeze, perfect for spending quality time together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The adults-only Zen pool faces the ocean and is near the Spa and cardio-training facilities. It\u2019s lined with sun loungers and large four-poster daybeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a strong focus on keeping children entertained, with a Children\u2019s Club catering for kids ranging from babies to 17-year-olds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The activities include creative workshops, surfing, archery, group lessons in flying trapeze, padel tennis, tennis, and show time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mpilo Safari Lodge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Guests can combine their stay at the Club Med South Africa beach resort with an escape to Mpilo Safari Lodge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a new game lodge located in a private 18,000-hectare reserve in Zululand that is home to the Big Five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A short flight or drive from the beach resort, the lodge will feature 75 premium tents and the Club Med experience, set against the backdrop of the wild African safari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 75 premium tents at the Mpilo Safari Lodge offer a mix of 55 family rooms and 20 adult-only rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is set on a hill with 180-degree views overlooking mountain ranges and the Mkuze River in the nature resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To maintain an exclusive feel, the Mpilo Safari Lodge caps its capacity at approximately 225 guests per night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guests can enjoy twice-daily guided safaris in open-air vehicles led by expert rangers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Club Med South Africa development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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