Is Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari all-inclusive?

Yes, Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari is an all-inclusive resort. Most dining, drinks, and activities are included in your stay.

Is Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari adults-only?

No, Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari is family-friendly and welcomes guests of all ages. The resort features a kids club.

How many restaurants does Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari have?

Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari has 2 restaurants and dining venues.

How many pools does Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari have?

Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari has 5 swimming pools.

What is the star rating of Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari?

Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari is a 4.0-star resort.

Where is Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari located?

Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari is located in KwaZulu-Natal (Beach) & Kruger area (Safari), South Africa.

What resort chain is Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari part of?

Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari is part of Club Med.

Does Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari have a spa?

Yes, Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari has an on-site spa. Club Med Spa by Sothys & Terres d'Afrique at the beach resort.

Does Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari have beach access?

Yes, Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari has beach access.

Does Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari have a kids club?

Yes, Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari has a kids club with supervised activities for children.

Is Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari good for families?

Yes, Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari is family-friendly and welcomes guests of all ages. It features a kids club with supervised activities. The resort has 5 pools.

What's included at Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari?

Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari includes Accommodation in comfortable rooms and suites with modern, open-plan designs., All meals at two restaurants: Oceana (international buffet) and Nguni Gourmet Club (South African à la carte)., All snacks throughout the day., Open bar with selected wines, beers, cocktails, and soft drinks available all day and night., Access to Club Med's first-ever surf school with daily lessons for various skill levels., and more.

What is the best room at Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari?

The top room category at Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari is the Family Safari Tented Rooms - Side-by-Side. 1,500 sq ft across two connected safari tented rooms at Mpilo Lodge.

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Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari

KwaZulu-Natal (Beach) & Kruger area (Safari), South Africa

Family-Friendly Adventure & Active

4.0 Stars

2 Restaurants

5 Pools

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Reviewed by Maya Ellison·Last updated October 2026

Overview

Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari is the brand's first resort in sub-Saharan Africa and its first dual-property concept anywhere. The beach resort, named Tinley Manor, sits on the Dolphin Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, 30 minutes from King Shaka International Airport (Durban). The Mpilo Safari Lodge (also known as Vikela) sits in a separate 18,000-hectare private game reserve in northern KwaZulu-Natal — accessible by 4.5-hour drive or 40-minute charter flight from the beach property. Both properties open July 2026 as a new build.

The concept is a genuine structural innovation: guests can book the beach property alone, or add a multi-night safari segment. The safari experience includes game drives and bush walks in a private reserve — not a national park accessible to the public, which is a meaningful distinction in terms of animal density and experience quality. The beach property's own differentiator is the surf school: Club Med's first-ever dedicated surf program with four lessons daily, designed for the Dolphin Coast's consistent beach break.

Who this targets: families wanting two experiences in one trip without multiple airports, couples combining Indian Ocean beach time with Big Five game viewing, and active travelers who want novelty rather than repetition. The price tier sits at Club Med's premium all-inclusive level. Because neither property has opened at the time of writing, no guest review data exists — the design and concept are well-documented but operational reality is unknown.

Practically: the beach resort has 411 rooms; Mpilo Safari Lodge has 20–80 safari tented rooms. Kids' clubs run from 4 months to 17 years at the beach property. The Tinley Manor beach is on the Dolphin Coast — named for the humpback and bottlenose dolphins that frequent the inshore waters — with natural dune protection and warm Indian Ocean surf.

Pros

+The dual beach-and-safari concept is structurally unique — two very different African experiences in one trip, one package, without multiple airlines.
+30 minutes from King Shaka Airport (Durban) — one of the most convenient transfers in the Club Med global portfolio.
+Club Med's first surf school with four daily lessons is a specific, practical draw for beginners and intermediate surfers.
+The Mpilo Safari Lodge sits in a private reserve rather than a national park, which typically means better wildlife access and exclusivity.
+The Exclusive Collection villa-suites at the beach property are designed with genuine privacy including estuary and sea views and private pools.
+Kids' clubs from 4 months ensures full family inclusivity across all age groups.

Cons

−No guest reviews exist as of writing — the resort opens July 2026 and is entirely unknown quantity operationally.
−Safari activities at Mpilo Lodge are at extra cost — they are not included in the beach all-inclusive rate, and the add-on prices are not yet published.

Tips

Book the safari add-on at the time of initial reservation rather than at check-in — availability at Mpilo (20–80 tented rooms) will likely be constrained.
The Zulu-heritage design theme runs through both properties — the cultural programming around South African food, music, and crafts is worth engaging with rather than skipping.
The Dolphin Coast gets its name from dolphin sightings directly offshore — ask the beach team about current sighting patterns rather than booking an excursion blindly.

FAQ

Is Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari all-inclusive?: Yes, Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari is an all-inclusive resort. Most dining, drinks, and activities are included in your stay.
Is Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari adults-only?: No, Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari is family-friendly and welcomes guests of all ages. The resort features a kids club.
How many restaurants does Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari have?: Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari has 2 restaurants and dining venues.
How many pools does Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari have?: Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari has 5 swimming pools.
What is the star rating of Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari?: Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari is a 4.0-star resort.
Where is Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari located?: Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari is located in KwaZulu-Natal (Beach) & Kruger area (Safari), South Africa.
What resort chain is Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari part of?: Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari is part of Club Med.
Does Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari have a spa?: Yes, Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari has an on-site spa. Club Med Spa by Sothys & Terres d'Afrique at the beach resort.
Does Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari have beach access?: Yes, Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari has beach access.
Does Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari have a kids club?: Yes, Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari has a kids club with supervised activities for children.
Is Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari good for families?: Yes, Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari is family-friendly and welcomes guests of all ages. It features a kids club with supervised activities. The resort has 5 pools.
What's included at Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari?: Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari includes Accommodation in comfortable rooms and suites with modern, open-plan designs., All meals at two restaurants: Oceana (international buffet) and Nguni Gourmet Club (South African à la carte)., All snacks throughout the day., Open bar with selected wines, beers, cocktails, and soft drinks available all day and night., Access to Club Med's first-ever surf school with daily lessons for various skill levels., and more.
What is the best room at Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari?: The top room category at Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari is the Family Safari Tented Rooms - Side-by-Side. 1,500 sq ft across two connected safari tented rooms at Mpilo Lodge.

What's Included

Included in Your Stay

Accommodation in comfortable rooms and suites with modern, open-plan designs.
All meals at two restaurants: Oceana (international buffet) and Nguni Gourmet Club (South African à la carte).
All snacks throughout the day.
Open bar with selected wines, beers, cocktails, and soft drinks available all day and night.
Access to Club Med's first-ever surf school with daily lessons for various skill levels.
Group lessons for a wide range of sports and leisure activities.
Flying trapeze, yoga, and fitness classes.
Padel courts and tennis courts.
Gravel biking tours through sugarcane fields.
Kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.
Archery.
Dedicated Mini Club Med+ (4-10 years) and Chill Pass/Teens Club (11-17 years) with age-appropriate activities.
Evening shows, live music, and themed Club Med entertainment.
Complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the resort.
Return airport transfers from King Shaka International Airport (Durban) are often included in flight-inclusive packages.

Available at Extra Cost

Safari adventure at Mpilo Safari Lodge (or Vikela Safari Lodge) with 1 to 3 nights stay.
Spa treatments and hammam rituals at the full wellness center featuring Sothys and Terres d'Afrique products.
28 additional "on-demand" excursions and activities beyond the included 22 options.
Certain premium dining experiences at Nguni Gourmet Club.
Premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Private lessons for various sports and activities.
Baby Club Med (4-23 months) and Petit Club Med (2-3 years) childcare services.
Flight tickets, unless specified as part of a bundled package.