The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve was the innovative idea of three farmers who wanted to merge individually owned farmland along the Klaserie River to create a protected nature reserve that would conserve the natural habitat of the region’s wildlife. The Klaserie was established in 1969 and officially proclaimed a nature reserve in 1972. With no fences between the Klaserie and Kruger National Park, wildlife now have free and protected movement across an area that spans over two million hectares!

The private reserves that border Kruger National Park are the birthplace of sustainable eco-tourism in South Africa. The area boasts some of the most biodiverse flora and fauna in Africa, and conservation efforts mean that large populations of animals can be seen year-round. 

As part of Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, we at Ximuwu are deeply committed to conservation efforts. We aim to keep the reserve in as near a pristine condition as possible. We are centering our efforts on minimising the human footprint. 

One of our proudest achievements is the development of our Ximuwu Aquaponics System.

What’s more important than fresh, tasty food? Fresh, tasty water! In our planning stage, we learned that one of the biggest waste culprits of safari lodges is water, but not in the way you would think. Because of the poor water quality in most wilderness areas, most lodges will ship in their drinking water in plastic or glass bottles. This results in incredible waste, not just of plastic and glass but also of fuel and resources. Our plan? Be better! We have installed a state-of-the-art reverse osmosis water treatment plant. This means our water quality is exceptional and better than any bottled water we have tested. The best part is that it all happens right here at Ximuwu — no packaging, no transport, and no waste!