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Luxury Safari Lodge in Greater Kruger

Welcome to Ximuwu, a luxury safari lodge in Greater Kruger, offering complete privacy, exceptional comfort, and a truly inclusive experience. Thoughtfully designed to be fully wheelchair accessible, Ximuwu proves that accessibility and elegance can exist side by side — without compromise.

Set in a pristine private reserve, the lodge blends clean, modern architecture with the raw beauty of the African bush. With just a handful of guests at a time, we offer personal attention, private game drives, and world-class hospitality — for a safari that is both exclusive and unforgettable.

Why Choose a Luxury Safari Lodge in Greater Kruger?

Spending time at a luxury safari lodge in Greater Kruger is more than just a holiday — it’s an immersion into the heart of South Africa’s untamed wilderness, without giving up comfort or privacy. The Greater Kruger region offers some of the most diverse and abundant wildlife viewing in Africa, all within vast, unfenced reserves that allow animals to roam freely.

At Ximuwu, our goal is to provide a safari experience that is deeply personal, completely exclusive, and thoughtfully inclusive. As a fully wheelchair-accessible luxury safari lodge in Greater Kruger, we’re proud to welcome guests of all abilities to enjoy the beauty of the bush without limitations.

What sets Ximuwu apart is our small scale, modern design, and attention to detail — from adaptive game viewers and accessible photographic hides to gourmet dining and spa treatments in a tranquil setting. Here, you won’t find crowded vehicles or fixed schedules — just space, freedom, and the rhythm of the wild.

Whether you’re traveling as a couple, with friends, or on a multigenerational trip, our luxury safari lodge in Greater Kruger offers the perfect balance of adventure, rest, and reconnection.

A Place to unwind and reconnect

Relax at Our Luxury Safari Lodge in Greater Kruger

At the heart of our luxury safari lodge in Greater Kruger, the central lodge invites you to unwind in style. Enjoy indoor and outdoor dining, a light-filled breakfast room, a refined bar, and a cosy lounge — all connected to a sheltered patio with stunning views.

Just steps away, the sun deck and firepit beside our 16-meter pool offer a peaceful space to relax and take in the surrounding wilderness. This tranquil layout ensures an intimate safari experience, far from the crowds — exactly as Ximuwu was designed to be.

Space, privacy, and unforgettable views

Luxury Safari Accommodation in Greater Kruger

Ximuwu offers an exclusive and intimate safari experience for just eight guests, with four spacious suites set near the main lodge for both privacy and easy access. Each suite is north-facing, filled with natural light, and features floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the waterholes — offering unforgettable wildlife sightings right from your room.

We welcome families travelling with minors under 8, who can comfortably share the suite with parents. Additionally, our pilot room offers a slightly smaller, yet fully air-conditioned space with a double bed — ideal for private staff or family overflow.

For larger groups or multi-generational travel, Ximuwu also offers The Hideaway — a separate, fully serviced luxury villa located in a private area of the reserve. Hideaway guests enjoy their own space and do not access the main lodge unless part of a full-group booking, ensuring both privacy and flexibility.

Private Suites

Where style and nature live in harmony

Design that reflects the wild beauty of greater kruger

At Ximuwu, design is more than decoration — it’s a connection to the land. Our interiors blend natural materials and elegant finishes, capturing the essence of the African bush in every space. Hand-painted curtains, custom steel cladding, and earthy textures bring the outside in, while maintaining the highest levels of comfort.

Every detail is thoughtfully selected to reflect the surrounding wilderness and enhance your stay. This harmony of style and setting creates a truly immersive luxury safari experience in the heart of Greater Kruger.

Gather, taste, and connect

Dining at our luxury Safari Lodge

At Ximuwu, every meal is a moment to savour. Our elegant dining and breakfast area blends contemporary African design with warm textures and ambient lighting — creating a setting that feels both refined and relaxed. Whether it’s a sunrise breakfast or a candlelit dinner, the space invites guests to slow down and truly enjoy.

With small guest numbers, mealtimes remain intimate and personalised. Fresh ingredients, thoughtful presentation, and stunning surroundings ensure that dining at our luxury safari lodge in Greater Kruger is as memorable as the wildlife encounters.

A cozy gem next to Ximuwu Lodge

THE HIDEAWAY

Nestled beside our private residence, just a stone’s throw from the renowned Ximuwu Lodge, we are thrilled to introduce our newest offering: the Hideaway Guesthouse. This charming retreat is designed for those seeking a serene escape into nature without the full array of services found at Ximuwu Lodge. (not wheelchair accessible)

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Pilot \ Guide Room

Travelling with a private pilot, nanny, nurse, or other household staff? We can offer your travel companions (up to two) a comfortable ensuite room within close proximity to the lodge.

Wheelchair Friendly Safaris

Ximuwu is proud to offer wheelchair-accessible safaris. Our lodge is perfectly set up with spacious corridors, wide doorways and no steps or sills, allowing full access throughout the lodge for guests with mobility aids and wheelchairs. Two of our spacious rooms provide easy access to showers, toilets, and bathroom vanities.

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Ximuwu Spa

Experience ultimate relaxation

Spa Treatments

Butler Service

Whatever your needs, we’ve got you covered with our 24-hour on-site butler service. Let us create a highly personalised experience for your South African adventure.

Photographic Hides

Make use of our unique vantage points, use our photographic hides just like Karolina does from time to time.

Karolina Norée

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  • We are thrilled to share some incredible news!

This week, Ximuwu Lodge has officially been awarded 5 STAR PREMIUM status by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.

This is the highest level of recognition in South Africa’s luxury hospitality industry – reserved only for a very select number of lodges and hotels that truly exceed expectations in both quality and service. We are proud to now stand among this elite circle.

What makes this award even more meaningful is that it also recognises our commitment to accessibility at the very highest level. At Ximuwu, we believe the magic of safari should be open to everyone, and we are honoured to lead the way in inclusive, barrier-free safari experiences.

For us, this is more than just stars on paper – it reflects the passion, dedication, and heart of our entire team, who go above and beyond to make every stay unforgettable. From magical wildlife encounters to our personalised service and world-class facilities, this award is a celebration of what makes Ximuwu unique.

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful guests for trusting us with your journeys and being part of our story. And to our incredible team – this achievement belongs to you!

Ximuwu Safari Lodge is now officially 5 STAR PREMIUM – and we cannot wait to welcome you to experience it for yourself.

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  • Did you know… at Ximuwu we serve Veuve Clicquot as part of our all-inclusive experience? 

Whether you enjoy it as a pre-dinner treat, with your sundowner in the bush, or like today alongside fresh scones – it’s always the right moment for bubbles! 

And the best part… Albert’s beautiful smile is always included too 🥂✨

What’s your favorite way to enjoy a glass of champagne?

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  • Yesterday was one for the books here at Ximuwu!

During their morning helicopter flight, our guests spotted none other than Ezulwini – one of the most famous big tuskers of the Greater Kruger. Seeing him from the air was already a thrill, and in the afternoon we set out to try and find him again on the ground. No luck… and we thought that was the end of the story.

But Ezulwini had other plans.

Just as our guests were getting ready to head to their rooms after dinner, he appeared – now in the company of a herd of elephants – and made his way right to our waterhole. Imagine the excitement on the deck as this incredible giant quenched his thirst only a few meters from where we stood.

The video we captured might not be crystal-clear, but moments like this don’t need perfect pixels. They’re etched in memory, in the thrill of the unexpected, and in the privilege of sharing space with one of Africa’s true icons.

Ezulwini, thank you for making Ximuwu your stopover – you’ve left us all in awe ✨
  • Did you know zebras don’t have just one “baby season”? Unlike impalas and wildebeest, who mostly give birth in a short burst, zebras can welcome their foals any time of the year.

What’s amazing is how every foal instantly knows its mom by her unique stripe pattern — it’s like their very own secret code in the wild. This little one stays super close, always keeping an eye on mom, soaking up all the safety and love it needs to grow strong.

Moments like these—full of curiosity, closeness, and wonder—are exactly why we love sharing the magic of Ximuwu with you.

Have you ever spotted a zebra foal staying close to its mom on safari? Tell us your favourite wildlife moments!
  • This morning’s game drive had us crossing paths with a truly magnificent male lion, his beautiful mane catching the first light of day. He strolled past with the calm confidence only a king of the bush can carry. Moments like these are why we love waking up in the wild… Happy #Caturday from all of us at Ximuwu! 🦁✨
  • At eye level, every detail comes alive — the piercing gaze, the sleek muscles, the quiet power in every movement. Sitting in our photographic hide as a cheetah steps into view is a moment that stops time. It’s the kind of encounter that stays with you forever, a reminder of how raw and beautiful the wild truly is. Stay with us at Ximuwu, and perhaps you too will find yourself face-to-face with the magic of Africa 🍀
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