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Personalised luxury safari

Ximuwu Lodge, nestled in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, offers a unique, exclusive safari experience. Adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park, our sanctuary spans 6000 hectares. We specialize in personalized luxury, designed for comfort and adventure.

1. Exclusive Safari for Small Groups: Ximuwu Lodge is ideal for intimate groups, starting from just four guests.

Our exclusive booking policy ensures a private, tailored experience in the African wilderness.
2. Luxury Amidst Nature: Each guest at Ximuwu Lodge enjoys luxury seamlessly blended with natural beauty. Our lodge, adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park, promises an unforgettable safari.
3. Accessible, Inclusive Design: We emphasize inclusive luxury. Our lodge features accessible design, ensuring comfort for every guest, regardless of mobility.
4. Tailored Safari Adventures: Situated in a prime wildlife area, Ximuwu Lodge offers customized safari experiences. Adventure and luxury meet here, with impeccable service.
5. Small Group Focus: Our focus on small groups, as few as four, sets us apart. This exclusivity guarantees a personalized and intimate experience for each guest.

 

 

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Safari

Game Drives

Unlike conventional safari camps, Ximuwu’s game drives are tailored to our guest’s preferences and timetable. Experience a truly unique and personalized safari game drive with us.

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Night Drives

With our state-of-the-art thermal vision goggles, guests can observe the nocturnal behaviour of animals in a truly immersive experience. Watch the elephants drinking from the dam, or hundreds of impala and zebra on the grasslands.

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Walking Safaris

Get up close and personal with the spectacular African landscape. Our guided walking safaris will provide an unforgettable and informative experience tracking wildlife on foot.

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Sound Safaris

Have you ever wondered what a lion hears as he stalks through the bush? Wonder no more, as our sound safaris will allow you to hear what the animals hear. Unique to Ximuwu, our sound safaris will allow you to hear and feel the magic of nature the same way an animal does.

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Photo Safaris

Kruger National Park, South Africa’s premier safari destination, is one of the finest places in the world for photography. The exclusivity of Ximuwu, and the huge size of the reserve, means you will never be competing for that perfect shot, vantage point, or light – it’s all yours.

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Accessible Safari

Everything is accessible even our Game Viewer

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XIMUWU: your private gateway to Africa's untamed wilderness

Unveil Africa’s Pristine Beauty at Ximuwu Lodge

Ximuwu, a hidden gem within the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, seamlessly merges with the renowned Kruger National Park, boasting a unique absence of fences that allows free-ranging wildlife to thrive.

Celebrating Wildlife Diversity

Ximuwu’s expansive private nature reserve is a haven for the iconic Big 5 – lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and African buffalo. The landscape also teems with agile cheetahs and wild dogs, capturing the essence of African wilderness.

Exclusive Luxury Safaris

Ximuwu Lodge redefines luxury safari experiences through its exclusivity. Guests have unrivaled opportunities to explore South Africa’s untouched wilderness. You won’t encounter queues at top viewing points or photography spots. With unrestricted game drive tracks, you’re free to embrace the wild at your own pace. This level of exclusivity sets Ximuwu Lodge apart as one of Africa’s genuinely exclusive safari lodges.

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Ximuwu Lodge is located a short distance from Hoedspruit – the safari capital of the world.

Direct flights to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport are available from both Johannesburg and Cape Town. 

Our staff will welcome you at Hoedspruit and transport you to the lodge. 

Guests with private air travel are welcome to fly directly to Ximuwu Airstrip.

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Food and Drinks

Culinary delights

When seeking the ideal safari, food may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but Ximuwu’s gourmet offerings will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression. We cater to discerning foodies, offering options like relaxed bush picnics, sophisticated high teas, and elegant dinners beneath the African stars. Our culinary experience is a highlight of your visit.

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Wilderness Adventures

Experiences

Helicopter and Scenic Flights

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Ximuwu Spa

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Sleep Out Deck

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  • Happy New Year from all of us at Ximuwu Safari Lodge ✨

We welcomed the new year the true bush way – celebrating quietly under the African sky, both at the lodge and at our hideaway villa. A glass of Veuve Clicquot enjoyed on bush time, knowing that the alarm would ring early… because game drive waits for no one. At 5:30 this morning we were back out in the wild, starting the first day of the new year exactly how we love it.

Thank you to all our wonderful guests who shared this special moment with us, and to everyone who has been part of our journey. We wish you a happy, healthy and adventurous new year, filled with beautiful moments and wild memories 🥂
We hope to welcome you back to the bush soon.
  • Looking back at 2025, it’s the golden moments that stand out.

The first light of the morning, painting the bush in soft, fresh colours.
The last light of the day, casting everything in a warm, peaceful glow.
From early morning game drives to sunsets on the deck, these were the moments that made this year unforgettable at Ximuwu.

A heartfelt thank you to all our guests who stayed with us in 2025 – you made this year truly special. Here’s to more golden days ahead!
  • Lunch on the deck, with a little Italian twist 🍕

Homemade pizzas prepared by our chefs, topped just the way you like them. A bit of bruschetta to start, a fresh Italian salad on the side, and plenty of time to simply sit back and enjoy. All of this while the bush unfolds in front of you, with the occasional animal wandering past as if it’s just another normal lunch spot.
It’s one of those Ximuwu moments we love so much. No schedule, no rush, just really good food, great views and the feeling that nowhere else in the world could quite compare. An Italian-style lunch, right in the heart of the African bush.
  • Sometimes you look out from the deck and think… do we really need to go on a game drive today? 

Zebra, wildebeest and giraffe casually strolling along the airstrip, the view stretching out forever, and you sitting back with your favourite cocktail in hand. After a big Christmas lunch, this feels like the perfect safari plan.
Front-row seats to the bush, zero effort required. The hardest decision? Another drink or a little nap.

Do we see you on the deck soon? 🍹
  • Merry Christmas from all of us at Ximuwu Safari Lodge 🎄

The bush is alive and vibrant at this time of year, full of colour, new life, and summer energy, and we’re feeling incredibly grateful. Grateful for our wonderful guests, our dedicated team, and the privilege of sharing this special place with people from all over the world.
May your day be filled with warmth, joy, and a little bit of wild magic. Wherever you are celebrating, we hope the spirit of the African bush is not too far from your heart.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Ximuwu soon. Merry Christmas and festive wishes from the bush 🌿✨
  • We can’t get over how beautiful the bush is at the moment. Everything is so lush and green, and this time of year always fills us with gratitude for the follow-up rains and the new life they bring. From fresh greenery to newborn animals and dramatic skies, the bush feels truly alive right now.

Just a small glimpse of what Ximuwu has been all about over the past week — nature at its very best.

Happy Sunday from all of us at Ximuwu. Do we see you soon? 🌿
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