Club Med is bringing its first all-inclusive resort in South Africa to the Dolphin Coast, north of Durban. Scheduled to open in July 2026, the resort will combine beachfront relaxation with a safari experience at the nearby Mpilo Safari Lodge, situated on an 18,000-hectare private game reserve home to the Big Five. Club Med has partnered with the Nukakamma Talent Development Centre to train 160 young South Africans in hospitality. Graduates will be offered positions at the new resort, with opportunities to work at Club Med properties worldwide, under guidance from Michelin-starred chefs. Reservations open October 2025, with recommended stays of 7–10 nights (including 2–3 nights at Mpilo Lodge) or 14 nights, including Cape Town.