ZIMBETE COUNTRY HOUSE

Zimbete Country House is situated just over an hour away from the bustling city of Durban and about 20 minutes away from the Port of Richard's Bay. This gracious country home has been in the Nicolson family for three generations, and nestles in a magnificent tropical garden filled with indigenous plants and at least 130 species of birds. Zimbete Country House is well renowned for its hospitality and your four hosts Andrew, Annie, Jonty and his wife, Tanya, welcome you to their country house. As descendants of the original Settler families of Natal, the Nicolsons delight in sharing with one, their wealth of local knowledge and invite you to browse their library which has a valuable collection of historical, South African books. Food is of the utmost importance at Zimbete, with its head,  

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gourmet chef, Jonty Nicolson, well known for his unique flavour-filled style and artistic flare! Employing all the fresh produce grown on the farm, Jonty’s cooking is made ever more special. Guests dine in the new, elegant restaurant and bar area as well as outside in the traditional African, outside Boma, where romantic dinners can be held under the African stars and many a glass of wine has been enjoyed around the fire.