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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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the lodge

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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.

The Lodge Private Suites Learn more about our accessibility

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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Hides

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  • Strength, presence, and a moment that makes you pause. The Sark Pride has roamed this area for as long as we can remember, and spending time with them never becomes ordinary. During a recent visit, @francoisfouriesafaris captured these lions with remarkable artistry – power in every look, stillness in between. In @klaserieprivatenaturereserve ,part of the Greater Kruger, encounters remain wonderfully unhurried. There’s room to stop, to watch behaviour unfold, and to wait patiently for that perfect photographic opportunity while the pride moves at its own pace. It’s a privilege that feels increasingly rare: the freedom to truly immerse yourself in the sighting and savour every second. This is safari, just as it was meant to be.
  • Today we want to put a spotlight on someone who usually stays behind the scenes: our Sibu 🌿 If you’ve been to Ximuwu, you’ve admired our beautiful gardens — especially now, after all this wonderful rain, when everything is bursting with life. What you may not have seen is the person who lovingly takes care of it all. Sibu is always quietly hard at work, kind, dedicated, and often invisible… but absolutely essential. We’re also very proud to share that Sibu recently passed his exam to become a butler. So on your next visit, don’t be surprised if you see him behind the bar, shaking cocktails instead of tending the garden. Watching our team grow alongside the lodge is one of the things that makes Ximuwu so special. Well done, Sibu — we’re proud of you.
  • A young elephants decided to put on a little show right in front of the lodge 🐘 Tail straight, full of attitude, probably slightly annoyed by our presence and clearly trying to impress us on his way back to mom — as youngsters so often do 😂 Now imagine this: you’re sitting on our patio, gin and tonic in hand, overlooking the open plains… and this unfolds right in front of you. Life really doesn’t get much better than this at Ximuwu. See you soon!
  • As Ximuwu Lodge continues to grow, we’re opening our doors to new team members! If you believe you qualify for one of the following positions, please send your CV to:@management@ximuwu.com - Strong maintenance-trained individual who will also need a tracker qualification to fill a dual position, relieving in both departments for set periods during the 3-week on, one week off cycle - Trained spa therapist/lodge anchor. This person will cover the spa for one week and the remaining two weeks will take up a leadership role in FOH, also covering management duties whilst the managers are on their leave cycles - Junior sous chef - Butler Start dates will be April 1st.
  • Happy Friday 🌿!! How has your week been so far? Last week at Ximuwu during green season was something truly special. Lush landscapes, dramatic skies, fresh scents after the rain, and wildlife thriving in every direction. Green season brings a softer pace, beautiful light, and moments that stay with you long after the game drive ends. Are you ready to experience the green season at Ximuwu?
  • Who’s ready to explore the Klaserie? Rudi is on the wheel and Thulani in the tracker seat, guiding the way on a game drive full of surprises. From majestic elephants to elusive predators, every turn brings a new adventure. Come and experience the magic of the African bush like never before! ✨🐘 📷 @francoisfouriesafaris @klaserieprivatenaturereserve #XimuwuSafariLodge #KlaserieWildlife #SafariAdventure #GameDriveMagic #LuxurySafari WildlifeEncounters
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