Club Med South Africa
South Africa
In the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, just 45 minutes from Durban, lies the new Club Med Resort, South Africa’s only all-inclusive escape that perfectly blends beachside bliss with the thrill of the bush.
Club Med South Africa Quick Facts
- Location: North of Durban in the KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa.
- Getting There: 30-minute drive from King Shaka International Airport (DUR).
- The Safari Lodge: Located at Vikela Private Game Reserve (an 18,000-hectare, Big Five wildlife reserve in northern KwaZulu-Natal).
- The Climate: Known for the “Dolphin Coast” warmth, boasting over 300 days of sunshine a year and a warm Indian Ocean current.
- The Travelution Edge: Seamless flight matching from Kuala Lumpur, and seasonal promotional rates bundled into one package.
Why Choose Club Med South Africa?
Situated along the sunny Dolphin Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, Club Med South Africa offers a dual-destination holiday that blends a vibrant beach vacation with an authentic Big Five bush safari.
Ultimate "Bush & Beach" Concept
Historically, combining a premium beach vacation with a wild safari meant booking multiple operators, navigating complex logistics, and dealing with separate billing. Club Med simplifies this by creating a one-stop, dual-location itinerary:
- The Beach Resort: Unwind across 32 hectares of pristine coastline, sand dunes, and coastal forests in Tinley Manor.
- The Safari Lodge (Vikela Private Game Reserve): Take a short 40-minute chartered flight or a scenic 3.5 hour drive to an 18,000-hectare private reserve to track the Big Five (lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and Cape buffalos) with expert rangers.
First Club Med Surf School
The Dolphin Coast is internationally renowned for its warm waters and legendary, consistent surf breaks. Capitalizing on this world-class geography, this resort debuts the brand’s very first fully included Surf School. Adults and children (aged 6+) receive professional, certified coaching and high-quality gear rentals completely free of charge.
Ilanga Exclusive Collection Space
For those seeking the apex of five-star luxury, the resort features Ilanga, a private VIP sanctuary within the main complex. Booking a Suite in this space unlocks exclusive, top-tier privileges:
- Spacious Accommodations: Sophisticated Zulu-inspired design featuring private plunge pools and dedicated standalone lounges.
- Elite Privileges: Access to a private ocean-view pool, an elegant dedicated lounge bar, personal concierge attention, and a daily free-flow of premium Champagne served by the glass starting at 6:00 PM.
Club Med Exclusive Collection Benefits
Exclusive Collection Luxury Suites
Retreat to beautifully crafted, Zulu-inspired private havens featuring sprawling layouts, separate standalone living lounges, and your own private plunge pool overlooking the lush coastal landscape.
Elite Privileges & Curated Services
- All-Day Room-Service Breakfast: Wake up at your own pace. Enjoy the ultimate luxury of a fresh, complimentary continental breakfast delivered straight to your Suite every morning, allowing you to dine privately on your veranda.
- Complimentary Mini-Bar, Replenished Daily: Your in-room minibar is fully stocked and restocked daily with a refreshing selection of premium snacks, juices, and soft drinks at zero extra cost.
- Evening Champagne by the Glass from 6:00 PM: Celebrate the Golden Hour. Every evening starting at 6:00 PM, enjoy a complimentary, free-flow of premium Champagne served by the glass at the private Ilanga poolside bar and lounge.
- Meticulous Nightly Turndown Service: Return from your evening entertainment to a perfectly prepared sanctuary. The dedicated housekeeping team provides a premium evening turndown to ensure an immaculate environment for a restful night’s sleep.
- Priority Booking for Spa & Specialty Restaurant: Skip the lines and secure the best times. Exclusive Collection guests receive privileged, priority reservations for rejuvenating treatments at the luxury 10-cabin Club Med Spa and intimate à la carte tables at the refined Nguni Gourmet Club.
Family-Friendly Rooms at Club Med South Africa
The resort’s accommodations showcase a vibrant coastal “surf-lifestyle” concept, balancing modern luxury with deep Zulu-inspired heritage, organic shapes, and warm earthy tones.
- Superior Room (30sqm): Bright, airy retreats decorated with local flair, offering peaceful views of the lush coastal dunes or gardens. Also available in Sea View.(Sleeps up to 2).
- Junior Family Superior Room (36 sqm): Smartly partitioned rooms offering a cozy, semi-private sleeping area for one child next to the master space. Also available in Sea View. (Sleeps up to 3)
- Family Superior Room (40 sqm): A spacious, fully separated two-bedroom layout providing maximum privacy and comfort for families of four. Also available in Sea View. (Sleeps up to 4)
- Deluxe Room (36 sqm): Larger, upscale rooms featuring an integrated lounge area and premium in-room amenities. Also available in Sea View. (Sleeps up to 3)
Luxury Suites at Club Med South Africa
Nestled along a quiet estuary, the Exclusive Collection Suites offer the resort’s peak luxury experience, blending expansive multi-room layouts with an elite tier of private lounges, pools, and concierge services.
- Exclusive Collection Suite (70 sqm): A private, secluded luxury oasis nestled along the quiet estuary. It features a living room, master bedroom, and a large furnished terrace. Also available in Sea View. (Sleeps up to 2)
- Exclusive Collection Family Suite (90 sqm): An multi-room suite providing ultimate space and comfort. Also available in Sea View (Sleeps up to 4)
- Exclusive Collection Perks: Elite privileges, including a private pool and bar reserved exclusively for Suite guests, concierge service, inclusive in-suite continental breakfast, a daily restocked minibar, and complimentary evening champagne starting at 6:00 PM.
Vikela Safari Lodge (Extra Cost)
For guests participating in the 1- to 3-night “Bush & Safari” add-on, accommodation shifts to an intimate, eco-certified 80-room luxury game lodge hidden deep within the 18,000-hectare Vikela Private Game Reserve. Designed to let you experience the wild in ultimate comfort, these rooms are divided into two distinct zones:
- Safari Family Tents: Situated safely within a lively, dedicated family area. These upscale glamping structures feature separate children’s sleeping quarters and are located close to the lodge’s kids’ activities and family splash pools.
- Safari Deluxe Tents: Tucked away into a dedicated, peaceful adults-only section of the lodge. These tents offer total privacy, deep outdoor soaking tubs, and private viewing decks perfectly positioned to watch wildlife pass by under the African sun.
Dining and Bars at Club Med South Africa
- Oceana Restaurant (Main Dining): A buffet space designed with five distinct, immersive dining zones drawing culinary inspiration from international classics and regional South African flavors.
- Nguni Gourmet Club: A refined, intimate specialty lounge offering late breakfasts, health-conscious lunches, and curated evening à la carte dining and wine pairings*
- A Vibrant Array of Bars: Gather for cocktails at the vibrant Injabulo Bar, watch the waves from the Beach Club Bar, or cool off at the lively Family Pool Bar. Guests staying in the elite zone enjoy exclusive vintages and free-flow evening Champagne at the private Ilanga Exclusive Collection Lounge Bar.
Sports and Leisure at Club Med South Africa
With dedicated padel courts, and a soaring flying trapeze, the resort’s land sports program blends high-energy adventure with world-class G.O. instruction.
- Padel Tennis: Multiple dedicated courts for the fast-growing, family-friendly racket sport.
- Tennis Academy: Hardcourts available for free play or structured G.O. instruction for all levels.
- Flying Trapeze & Circus School: Full-scale outdoor rig featuring guided aerial acrobatics, bungee dance, and trampoline sessions.
- Archery Academy: Dedicated outdoor range with expert G.O. coaching and daily group tournaments.
- Beach & Team Sports: Organized group games on the sand including beach rugby, beach volleyball, and mini-football.
- Fitness & Yoga: Wellness programs ranging from oceanfront yoga and pilates to guided hiking trails and a high-tech indoor cardio center.
Water Sports at Club Med South Africa
From serene paddles through protected ecosystems to thrilling deep-sea adventures, the water sports program bridges the calm of the coastal estuary with the energy of the Indian Ocean.
- Surf School: Club Med’s first-ever dedicated surf school, offering adult and kids’ initiation classes on the Dolphin Coast beach.
- Kayaking & Stand-Up Paddleboarding: Peaceful, scenic paddling through the resort’s calm, protected coastal estuary ecosystem.
- Aquadynamic & Water Polo: Energetic group fitness classes and lively pool games hosted daily in the main resort pool.
Kids and Family at Club Med South Africa
- The First in South Africa: Club Med brings its world-renowned, comprehensive childcare model to South Africa, making it the only all-inclusive resort of its kind in the country.
- Included Childcare: Mini Club Med (Ages 4-10), Teens Club (Ages 11-13) and Chill Pass (Ages 14-17) are included in your package.
- Toddler Care: Baby Club and Petit Club (Ages 4 months to 3 years) are available as premium add-ons, we highly recommend pre-booking these spaces before your arrival date.
- Amazing Family! Program: A curated weekly schedule of multi-generational activities, such as family treasure hunts, and trivia, designed for parents and kids to play together.
4 Days 3 Nights Club Med South Africa Package (2026)
| Travel Month | Season | Price (From) |
|---|---|---|
July 2026 |
Dry |
MYR3,160 |
August 2026 |
Dry |
MYR2,554 |
September 2026 |
Warm |
MYR2,554 |
October 2026 |
Warm |
MYR2,865 |
November 2026 |
Wet |
MYR3,018 |
December 2026 |
Wet |
MYR3,217 |
4 Days 3 Nights Club Med South Africa Package (2027)
| Travel Month | Season | Price (From) |
|---|---|---|
January 2027 |
Wet |
MYR3,281 |
February 2027 |
Wet |
MYR3,281 |
March 2027 |
Wet |
MYR3,226 |
April 2027 |
Shoulder |
MYR3,372 |
May 2027 |
Shoulder |
MYR2,848 |
- Price based on Beach Resort Only. Vikela Safari Lodge are additional charges.
- Rates are per adult based on twin-sharing in a Superior Room for select check-in dates.
- Prices are dynamic and subject to availability at the time of booking.
- Rates exclude airfare and airport transfers. Contact Travelution Holidays to book a Club Med Flight Package.
- Family discounts: 0-3 years, stay for free. 4-11 years, up to 40% off the adult rate. 12-17 years, up to 20% off the adult rate.
- Price accurate as of 14 July 2026.
- View Full Booking & Cancellation Policy
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Club Med South Africa Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the resort from the nearest airport?
The main beachfront resort at Tinley Manor is incredibly accessible, located just a 30-minute drive north of King Shaka International Airport (DUR) on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast.
How do I get from the beach resort to the Safari Lodge?
The premium Vikela Safari Lodge is located in northern KwaZulu-Natal. You can reach the bush location from the main beach resort via a 3.5-hour air-conditioned road transfer or a quick 40-minute chartered flight directly to the reserve’s airstrip.
How long are the safari stays?
Because tracking the Big Five is a highly immersive experience, the safari portion can be booked as a specialized 1, 2, or 3-night add-on to your main beachfront beach holiday.
Are the game drives included in my package?
Yes. When you book a safari stay at the Vikela Safari Lodge, morning and evening guided game drives in open 4×4 vehicles led by certified rangers are fully included in your all-inclusive base price.
Club Med Terms & Conditions
Pricing
- Rates: Club Med package prices are per adult, based on double occupancy in a Superior Room for selected check-in dates.
- Rates Include: Accommodation, all-day dining, open bar, group sports lessons, entertainment and kids’ clubs (4+ years)
- Not Included: Flight tickets, airport transfers, travel insurance, visas, private sports lessons, excursions, laundry services, room surcharges, childcare for children below 4 years old, premium dishes and drinks, items marked with an asterisk (*), and personal expenses unless otherwise stated.
- Final Price: Rates are dynamic and may change at any time without prior notice. Prices are only confirmed once payment has been received and the booking has been successfully validated.
Age-Based Discounts
- Teens (12–17 years): Up to 20% off the adult rate.
- Children (4–11 years): Up to 40% off the adult rate.
- Toddlers & Infants (Under 4 years): Stay for free.
Age Restrictions & Check-In Eligibility
- Accompanied Minors Policy: In strict compliance with Club Med global policies and the local laws of the destination country, guests who are below the drinking age of the destination country cannot book a resort stay independently.
- Booking Requirement: Any guest under the legal drinking age must be registered in the same booking as an accompanying adult who has reached the drinking age in that destination country
- Enforcement: Club Med reserves the right to request valid passport verification upon check-in. Failure to comply with local age eligibility rules will result in the immediate denial of resort entry and the cancellation of the stay by the resort, with a 100% cancellation penalty applied to the client.
Reservation Changes (Days Before Check-in):
- 60 or more days: A fee of MYR200 per person applies for amendments. However, the fee will be waived if the new booking is of a higher value, and you will only need to pay the fare difference.
- Within 60 Days: Subject to cancellation charges below.
Cancellation Charges (Days Before Check-in):
- 60 or more days: Deposit is forfeited
- 59 to 31 days: 50% of total holiday cost
- 30 to 15 days: 70% of total holiday cost
- 14 to 0 days: 100% of total holiday cost
Payment Schedule
- More than 60 days from check-in: A deposit of 20% of the total holiday cost is required to secure your reservation. The remaining 80% balance must be settled at least 60 days before check-in.
- Within 60 days of check-in: Full payment (100%) is required immediately upon booking to validate and confirm your stay.
- If your package includes airfare, 100% of the flight cost is required at the time of booking, regardless of the check-in date.
- Failure to settle the balance by the 60-day deadline may result in the automatic cancellation of your booking and forfeiture of the deposit.
Important Notes
- Restrictions: Minimum stay requirements may apply during peak periods or when availability is limited.
- Promotions: All promotions are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Certain offers may not be valid during blackout dates, especially during peak travel seasons such as Chinese New Year, year-end holidays, and school holidays.
- Peak Seasons: Rates are subject to increase during high-demand travel periods, school holidays, and when room availability becomes limited.
- Accuracy: While we strive for precision, Travelution Holidays is not liable for errors or omissions. All bookings are governed by Club Med’s General Terms & Conditions.
Have questions about these terms?
Contact our Club Med Specialists at +603-2779 6090 for a personalized walkthrough of your booking.
