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Safari regardless of my mobility issues

CAN I GO ON A SAFARI IN A WHEELCHAIR? YES YOU CAN!

Planning a safari is exciting. Once plans start, destinations are discussed, and questions arise. Now, imagine planning this with mobility issues and needing a wheelchair. Is it possible? Can you immerse yourself fully in the safari? The short answer is YES!

 

Ximuwu Lodge: Redefining Mobility Access

Ximuwu Lodge has revolutionized mobility access standards. This starts the moment you arrive at Hoedspruit airport.

Comfortable Transfers

We greet you with a specially designed transfer vehicle. You can travel in your wheelchair, securely fastened, or use an automated seat for easy access. The thirty-minute transfer to the lodge is smooth and comfortable.

Welcoming Environment

Upon arrival, expect warm welcomes and smiles. The lodge is designed with wheelchair users in mind. Enjoy large pathways, spacious lodge areas, and an automated pool lift. All areas are on a level, easily navigated floor with no steps.

Accessible Accommodations

Our rooms meet the highest standards. They feature fully automated beds and specially designed bathrooms. Enjoy hinged shower doors, handrails, and shower seats, all built to international accessibility standards.

Safari Experience

Your personal guide and tracker will be ready for your safari adventure. Transfer easily from your wheelchair to the game viewer using a custom-built ramp and seat. Enjoy the breathtaking wildlife journey in comfort.

Special Moments

Expect special meals or sundowners in the bush. Lodge staff will always ensure your wheelchair is brought along. Mobile ramps are put in place for full participation in these special moments.

Creating Lifelong Memories

The answer to whether you can go on safari with mobility issues is YES! Ximuwu Lodge creates safari memories that last a lifetime for everyone.

Bush Stories

Photograph of the waterfront in Cape Town, with Table Mountain in the back

7 Days Cape Town in a wheelchair

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A compilation of older people enjoying themselves on a safari at Ximuwu Safari Lodge

Am I too old to go on a Safari?

Am I Too Old to Go on a Safari? South Africa is perfect for senior...
Anjali Forber Pratt, who uses a wheelchair, celebrates her 40th birthday in the bush with 3 friends

Paralympian celebrates birthday in the bush

A Unique Celebration in the African Bush Paralympian celebrates birthday in the bush. Anjali Forber-Pratt...
Elephants in the rain on the open savannah

When is the Best Time to Go on Safari

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO GO ON SAFARI. The question of the best time...
Photographer Karolina Norée taking pictures from our photo hide

What photo equipment to take on a safari

What photo equipment to take on safari   As an amateur photographer with seven years...
An image from Cathay Pacific Magazine, featuring an article called "A World Without Barriers"

Cathay Pacific Press Article

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Photograph of our wheelchair-accessible, open-air game vehicles. A guest uses the ramp to get up and down from the vehicle.

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Photograph of an early morning drive, showing the sunrise over the African savanna

Early Morning Drive at Ximuwu Lodge

Early Morning Drive at Ximuwu Lodge This is how a day starts at the Savana...

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The Latest from Instagram

  • There is something beautiful about watching two elephants interacting. 

Watching these giants touch, caress and love another is absolutely breathtaking. Luckily for us, this happened right in front of our doorstep. 

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  • Not the villain. Just perfectly built for the wild.

Spotted hyenas are some of Africa’s most misunderstood predators. Intelligent, social, powerful, and far more capable hunters than their reputation suggests.

This one had clearly been very busy.

Messy? Yes.
Magnificent? Absolutely.

#spottedhyena #ximuwulodge #accessibletravel
  • Love seeing the big five, but the smaller, unique sightings really make my day! 

📸 @plw_photography 

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  • Perfectly visible and yet, almost impossible to see. 

#LeopardPhotography #AfricanSafari #WildlifePhotography #Camouflage #africanwildlife
  • Why watch the elephants enjoy sundowners when you can join them? 🐘🍹

At Ximuwu, our fully accessible fireside seating overlooks the waterhole, giving every guest a front row seat as the bush comes to life. 

Settle in, raise a glass and see who arrives for drinks first!

#Ximuwu #AccessibleSafari #Sundowners #ElephantEncounters #SafariForEveryone
  • Spotted: one seriously gorgeous local hanging out with the neighbours. 🐆👀

Just another day in the wild at Ximuwu—where you never know who might steal the spotlight!

#Ximuwu #CheetahSighting #SafariMoments #WildlifePhotography #AccessibleSafari
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