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Breathtaking Safari Accommodation

Luxury Safari Lodge in Greater Kruger

Ximuwu Lodge offers luxurious accommodation within the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger ecosystem, where everyone will experience their dream safari. We offer elegant suites, outstanding comfort, and a warm, personal atmosphere that makes every stay feel special.

 

The lodge accommodates a maximum of eight guests across four spacious suites, plus a nearby private villa. With so few guests at any time, the experience is genuinely intimate — from the game drive vehicle to the dining table.

A BLEND OF COMFORT AND NATURE

Our Suites

Ximuwu’s four suites are north-facing, filled with natural light, and designed around the view: floor-to-ceiling windows that look directly over the waterhole. Wildlife sightings from inside your room are not unusual.

Each suite features a well-stocked minibar, smart TV, fireplace, and a spacious private patio. The bathroom faces the Lowveld — a bathtub positioned so that the landscape outside becomes part of the experience.

Comfortable, relaxing, and beautifully designed, our accommodation is also designed to be accessible for wheelchair users.

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A PLACE TO UNWIND

The Main Lodge & Outdoor Spaces

The central lodge at Ximuwu was designed for the unhurried hours between safaris. A refined bar, a comfortable lounge, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and a sheltered patio that opens toward the bush.

Outside, a pool and sun deck sit beside the open fire pit, both overlooking the waterhole. It’s the kind of space where the afternoon simply passes — reading, watching a herd of elephants cross to the water, or doing nothing at all.

A cinema projector and smart TV in the bar means major sports events don’t have to be missed. The full music system runs throughout the lodge. Wi-Fi is complimentary.

DESIGN THAT REFLECTS THE WILD

Interiors Rooted in the African Bush

Ximuwu’s interiors are intentionally chosen. Every piece was designed specifically for this lodge, with the colours, textures, and atmosphere of the surrounding bush as the reference.

The paintings are commissioned to complement the lodge’s palette. The sculptural features are by local artists, and our hand-painted curtains were made by craftspeople in Cape Town. The result is a space that feels entirely of its place: warm and personal, without being rustic.

This balance of refined design in a genuinely wild setting is one of the things guests mention most consistently when they leave.

CUISINE

Gourmet Bush Dining at Ximuwu

With only a handful of guests, mealtimes stay intimate and personalised. Fresh ingredients, thoughtful presentation, and beautiful surroundings turn mealtimes into an experience as memorable as the wildlife itself.

Our elegant dining and breakfast area blends contemporary African design with warm textures and soft lighting. Whether you start the day with a sunrise breakfast or end it with a candlelit dinner, the atmosphere invites you to slow down and enjoy every flavour.

And the magic doesn’t stop at the lodge. Many meals are served at surprise locations in the bush, adding adventure and excitement to every dining moment.

YOUR OWN SAFARI VILLA

Tluka Villa — Private Exclusive Use

Nestled a short walk from the main lodge, Tluka Villa is Ximuwu’s exclusive-use villa for larger groups or multi-generational families.

It sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms, and includes a private pool, full kitchen, indoor and outdoor living areas, and dedicated chef, butler, ranger, and game viewing vehicle.

Tluka Villa guests enjoy complete privacy and their own safari schedule. The villa does not include access to the main Ximuwu Lodge facilities unless booked in conjunction with the lodge.

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What sets us apart at Ximuwu?

Details, facilities, and activities

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.

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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.

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Ximuwu Spa

Enjoy world-class treatments at the Ximuwu Spa after a long day exploring the bush. Book an in-suite treatment for added privacy.

Spa Treatments

Photographic Hides

Our two hides offer the perfect space for viewing and photographing wildlife. View photographer Karolina Norée's portfolio.

Karolina Norée

Wheelchair-Friendly Safaris

Ximuwu is proud to offer wheelchair-accessible safaris. Our game vehicle is wheelchair-friendly, and our lodge offers full access throughout the lodge for guests with mobility aids.

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  • 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.

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

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  • Perfectly visible and yet, almost impossible to see. 

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  • 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!

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  • 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!

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