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a blend between style and nature

Ximuwu: Where Luxury Meets Nature. Experience the perfect blend of modern comfort and stunning natural beauty. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the bushveld, reconnecting with your senses in our serene suites. Enjoy breathtaking African landscapes, relax by the pool, or enjoy memorable moments at our firepit. Ximuwu is your peaceful haven.

the lodge

Seclusion & Serenity

Our central lodge serves as a cozy hub, featuring indoor and outdoor dining areas, a breakfast room, a sophisticated bar, a snug lounge, and a sheltered patio. Adjacently, the sun deck and firepit near our 16-meter pool provide a perfect spot to soak in the scenic beauty. Moreover, this arrangement ensures tranquil moments away from the crowd, offering a serene retreat ideal for relaxation and enjoying the natural surroundings at Ximuwu.

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Light & Spacious

Ximuwu offers an intimate retreat for up to eight guests, featuring four spacious suites located near the main lodge for both privacy and convenience. Each north-facing suite benefits from ample natural light and provides stunning views through floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking the reserve’s waterholes for unparalleled wildlife sightings. Furthermore, these strategically placed suites ensure that every guest enjoys a unique connection with the natural surroundings, enhancing your luxury safari experience at Ximuwu.

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Comfort & Tranquillity

Our décor, where style meets nature, thoughtfully combines the beauty of the landscape with utmost comfort. High-quality finishes and raw materials blend seamlessly, bringing the outdoors inside. Furthermore, every detail, from hand-painted curtains to steel cladding, is meticulously chosen to delight our guests. This careful attention to detail ensures that each element enhances the natural elegance of Ximuwu, providing an immersive and luxurious experience.

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Indoor dining

At Ximuwu Safari Lodge, guests can enjoy a sophisticated dining experience in our beautifully designed indoor restaurant. Whether the African heat becomes too intense or the evening air turns chilly, our spacious indoor dining area provides the perfect climate-controlled setting for any meal. With elegant interiors, striking modern design, and comfortable seating, it offers an inviting atmosphere to savor the lodge’s gourmet cuisine. Unlike many lodges that rely on outdoor patios, Ximuwu ensures dining comfort year-round. Relax, unwind, and enjoy exceptional meals prepared by our expert chefs, no matter the weather.

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)

THE HIDEAWAY PDF

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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 Treatment PDF

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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  • The safari of dreams — spotting wildlife up close, sleeping in a magical treehouse, and sipping sundowners as the sky lit up in color. Every moment was pure magic, from sunrise to starry nights. 🐘🥂

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  • Rhulani, the beautiful leopardess gave our guests a show during sunrise! ☀️ 

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  • Soaring high above the reserve on a scenic helicopter flight is an experience like no other. From this breathtaking vantage point, you gain a true sense of the vastness and untouched beauty of the landscape. Spotting the Big 5 from above is a thrilling possibility, with elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes often visible as they roam freely. It’s a unique perspective that deepens your appreciation for every animal sighting on the ground. The panoramic views, winding rivers, and golden plains create an unforgettable moment — one that captures the heart of the wild and leaves you in awe. 

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  • Only one of the five lion cubs survived, and while our hearts ache for the ones we have lost, we’re incredibly grateful for this little fighter. Thriving and growing stronger each day, surrounded by the love and protection of the pride. ❤️ 

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  • A photographic hide is more than just a shelter – it’s a front-row seat to the wild, without disturbing nature. Whether you’re waiting for a shy giraffe, or a curious hyena, the thrill of what might appear next is pure magic.✨

From golden hour lighting to once-in-a-lifetime wildlife moments, hides turn patience into unforgettable memories. 🍃

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  • As the first light spills over the savannah, the African bush awakens in golden silence. A safari sunrise is pure magic — peaceful, powerful, and unforgettable. It’s a sacred moment where the wild greets the day, and you feel truly alive. 🌅🦓 

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