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Luxury Safari Lodge in Greater Kruger

where untamed Africa meets private luxury.

Welcome to Ximuwu, the “luxury safari lodge in Greater Kruger” where everyone wants to experience their dream safari. We offer complete privacy, outstanding comfort, and a warm, personal atmosphere that makes every stay feel special.

Set in a pristine private reserve, the lodge blends modern design with the untouched beauty of the African bush. With only a few guests at a time, you enjoy private game drives, personal attention, and world-class hospitality — creating a safari that is both exclusive and unforgettable.

And while this may be the most beautiful lodge in the entire region, the design is so thoughtful that it is fully accessible without anyone even noticing it.

Why Choose a “Luxury Safari Lodge in Greater Kruger”?

Spending time at a “luxury safari lodge in Greater Kruger” is more than just a holiday — it’s an immersion into the heart of South Africa’s untamed wilderness, without giving up comfort or privacy. The Greater Kruger region offers some of the most diverse and abundant wildlife viewing in Africa, all within vast, unfenced reserves that allow animals to roam freely.

At Ximuwu, our goal is to provide a safari experience that is deeply personal, completely exclusive, and thoughtfully inclusive. As a fully wheelchair-accessible luxury safari lodge in Greater Kruger, we’re proud to welcome guests of all abilities to enjoy the beauty of the bush without limitations.

What sets Ximuwu apart is our small scale, modern design, and attention to detail — from adaptive game viewers and accessible photographic hides to gourmet dining and spa treatments in a tranquil setting. Here, you won’t find crowded vehicles or fixed schedules — just space, freedom, and the rhythm of the wild.

Whether you’re traveling as a couple, with friends, or on a multigenerational trip, our luxury safari lodge in Greater Kruger offers the perfect balance of adventure, rest, and reconnection.

A Place to unwind and reconnect

Relax at Our Luxury Safari Lodge in Greater Kruger

At the heart of our luxury safari lodge in Greater Kruger, the central lodge invites you to unwind in style. Enjoy indoor and outdoor dining, a light-filled breakfast room, a refined bar, and a cosy lounge — all connected to a sheltered patio with stunning views.

Just steps away, the sun deck and firepit beside our 16-meter pool offer a peaceful space to relax and take in the surrounding wilderness. This tranquil layout ensures an intimate safari experience, far from the crowds — exactly as Ximuwu was designed to be.

Space, privacy, and unforgettable views

Luxury Safari Accommodation in Greater Kruger

Ximuwu offers an exclusive and intimate safari experience for just eight guests, with four spacious suites set near the main lodge for both privacy and easy access. Each suite is north-facing, filled with natural light, and features floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the waterholes — offering unforgettable wildlife sightings right from your room.

We welcome families travelling with minors under 8, who can comfortably share the suite with parents. Additionally, our pilot room offers a slightly smaller, yet fully air-conditioned space with a double bed — ideal for private staff or family overflow.

For larger groups or multi-generational travel, Ximuwu also offers The Hideaway — a separate, fully serviced luxury villa located in a private area of the reserve. Hideaway guests enjoy their own space and do not access the main lodge unless part of a full-group booking, ensuring both privacy and flexibility.

Private Suites

Where style and nature live in harmony

Design that reflects the wild beauty of greater kruger

At Ximuwu, design is more than decoration — it’s a connection to the land. Our interiors blend natural materials and elegant finishes, capturing the essence of the African bush in every space. Hand-painted curtains, custom steel cladding, and earthy textures bring the outside in, while maintaining the highest levels of comfort.

Every detail is thoughtfully selected to reflect the surrounding wilderness and enhance your stay. This harmony of style and setting creates a truly immersive luxury safari experience in the heart of Greater Kruger.

Gather, taste, and connect

Dining at our luxury Safari Lodge

At Ximuwu, every meal becomes a moment to savour. Our elegant dining and breakfast area blends contemporary African design with warm textures and soft lighting, creating a space that feels refined, relaxed, and perfectly in tune with the bush. 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.

With only a handful of guests, mealtimes stay intimate and personalised. Fresh ingredients, thoughtful presentation, and beautiful surroundings turn dining at our luxury safari lodge in Greater Kruger into an experience as memorable as the wildlife itself.

We are known for our delicious food and imaginative meal settings. We love to spoil not only the eyes with incredible sightings, but also the senses with varied and inspiring cuisine. Expect flavours from Africa, Europe, Asia, and South America — all prepared with care and creativity.

And the magic doesn’t stop at the lodge. Many meals are served at surprise locations in the bush, adding adventure, atmosphere, and a sense of pure freedom to every dining moment.

A cozy gem next to Ximuwu Lodge

THE HIDEAWAY

Nestled beside our private residence, just a stone’s throw from the renowned Ximuwu Lodge, we are thrilled to introduce our newest offering: the Hideaway Guesthouse. This charming retreat is designed for those seeking a serene escape into nature without the full array of services found at Ximuwu Lodge. (not wheelchair accessible)

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Our Luxury Safari Lodge in the Greater Kruger

Ximuwu Details

What sets us apart at Ximuwu? Our luxury safari lodge in Greater Kruger

The details

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.

Ximuwu Spa

Experience ultimate relaxation

Spa Treatments

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.

Photographic Hides

Make use of our unique vantage points, use our photographic hides just like Karolina does from time to time.

Karolina Norée

Wheelchair Friendly Safaris

Ximuwu is proud to offer wheelchair-accessible safaris. Our lodge is perfectly set up with spacious corridors, wide doorways and no steps or sills, allowing full access throughout the lodge for guests with mobility aids and wheelchairs. Two of our spacious rooms provide easy access to showers, toilets, and bathroom vanities.

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  • 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
  • Over the last few months, the Ximuwu airstrip has been alive with activity. A wildebeest herd has been spending their time here, and it’s wonderful to see that all four of their calves are still alive and growing fast. The recent rains have brought fresh, green grass, and the herd looks healthy, strong, and full of energy. It’s a joy to watch them roam and thrive right on our doorstep!

#Ximuwu #LuxurySafari #PrivateSafari #Wildlife #AfricanLuxury
  • This is where many of our favourite moments unfold. Our cosy bar and lounge area is a place to slow down, settle in and truly relax. After a day out in the bush, guests gather here to share safari stories, enjoy a drink of choice and simply take in the atmosphere of Ximuwu ✨

It’s an inviting space to read, chat, or sit quietly and listen to the sounds of nature drifting in from outside. Whether it’s a pre-dinner drink or a long evening of conversation, this is a space that quickly feels like home 🍸 

📷 @francoisfouriesafaris
  • Over the past weeks, heavy rainfall has affected large parts of the Greater Kruger region.

We feel incredibly grateful that Ximuwu Safari Lodge has not suffered structural damage. At the same time, our hearts go out to many colleagues whose lodges are located closer to rivers and lower-lying areas. For some, the damage is severe.

The good news is that the rain has now largely passed. We hope to welcome our team back to Ximuwu later this week. Our next step will be a full assessment of damage to our roads and tracks, followed by necessary repairs.

With our first guests arriving at Eastgate Airport in just a week, we are confident we can resume our normal rhythm and safari operations.

The land is lush, and the animals couldn’t be happier, with water and fresh grass everywhere!

Thank you to everyone who sent kind and supportive messages over the past weeks. We truly appreciate it. We remain fully committed to creating unforgettable safari experiences for all our upcoming guests.
  • Tucked away in the heart of the Klaserie, Ximuwu  Lodge is surrounded by one of the most special and untouched parts of the Greater Kruger. This is a place where nature still sets the pace — open landscapes, fewer lodges, and no crowds competing for the moment.

Here, game drives are about immersion rather than interruption. Long sightings, soft sounds of the bush, and the luxury of peace and quiet while wildlife goes about its day. We feel incredibly blessed to share this wild, unspoiled corner of Africa with our guests — a place where nature can truly be experienced, not rushed.
Can you imagine experiencing the African bush like this?

📷 @rudihulshof
  • A bird’s-eye view of Ximuwu ✨

Seeing the lodge from the helicopter really gives a sense of how peaceful and beautifully set it is in the bush. Our suites and main building blend perfectly into the landscape, with space, privacy and those endless views we all dream of on safari.

Can you see yourself spending a few nights here?
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