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A stay where every moment feels tailored to you

Enjoy all-inclusive luxury with every stay at Ximuwu Safari Lodge. Amenities include a stylish lounge with bar, a fine dining restaurant, and an elegant breakfast area. Guests can relax with a one-hour spa treatment and explore the bush from our sleep-out deck or two photographic hides.

Your stay includes:
– Two game drives daily, tailored to your pace
– Memorable bush experiences like sundowner drinks, bush breakfasts, and outdoor dinners (weather permitting)
– All meals and beverages.
– A complimentary 30-minute helicopter flight

*Subject to Ts and Cs – minimum of three night stay applies

Relax. Explore. Indulge.

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Enjoy a relaxing stay at our Tluka Villa which is perfect for larger bookings who would like their own space and move at your pace. This three bedroom villa has its own pool and private chef.

Your stay includes:
– Two game drives daily, tailored to your pace
– Memorable bush experiences like sundowner drinks, bush breakfasts, and outdoor dinners (weather permitting)
– All meals and beverages.

Relax. Explore. Indulge.

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Itinerary example 4 nights/ 5 days Tluka Villa Factsheet

Ximuwu Lodge FACTSHEET

Lodge Amenities
Fully Wheelchair Accessible
Swimming Pool & Sun Loungers
Complimentary Wi-Fi
4 Luxury Suites (Max 8 Guests)
Air Conditioning & Fans
Fireplaces in Main Lodge & Each Suite
Open Firepit Overlooking the Waterhole
Woodfired Pizza Oven on the Outside Deck
Cinema Projector in Bar
Full Music System Throughout the Lodge
Additional Features
Separate Room for Nurse, Pilot, or Private Guide
Gift Shop
Fitness Centre
On-site Spa Facility
Laundry Service
Top Quality R.O. Plant for Quality Drinking Water
Sleep-out Deck
2 Photographic Hides
l’Occitane Products Throughout the Lodge
Wheelchair accessible Airport Shuttle Bus

SAFARI LODGE RATES AND CONDITIONS

Suites 2026 2027
Per person sharing per night ZAR 26,500 ZAR 28,000
Single use per night ZAR 32,000 ZAR 33,500
Please contact us to discuss possible exclusive use options.
Children 8-12 when sharing a suite with 2 adults (limited to one child) ZAR 10,000 ZAR 10,500
A single child accommodated in their own suite will attract the full adult rate ---
Pilot/Nurse Room* per guest ZAR 10,000 ZAR 10,500
*Pilot Room is only for caretakers, pilots, and private guides. It excludes game drives and alcoholic beverages and any other extras.
Every guest aged 12 years and over is subject to a conservation levy of ZAR 520 per night in 2026. (In 2027 560 ZAR)
Airport transfer from Hoedspruit Airport to Ximuwu: ZAR 800 per person, each way.
Exchange rate as per 23-01-2026: ZAR 26,500 ≈ USD 1,639 or EUR 1,398 or GBP 1,215.

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  • A hairy caterpillar in the garden. They might look cute enough to stroke, but be warned - they’ll make you itch and burn!

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  • A while ago, a pride of lions arrived at this waterhole and attacked several hyenas, including cubs from the clan.

Recently, a mother hyena and her young pup have begun returning — cautious and nervous, constantly watching the darkness around them.

But returning nonetheless.
  • The elephants are absolutely thriving right now ✨

With all the rain this season, the bush has turned into a lush green paradise — thick grass as far as you can see, water everywhere, and endless feeding opportunities. The energy out there is something special… playful mud baths, splashing in the waterholes, and herds moving through like they’ve got nowhere else to be but happy 🐘
  • Today is World Leopard Day, and it feels fitting to look back at a truly special sighting from this week at Ximuwu.

Our guests were treated to an incredible encounter with a magnificent male leopard, completely at ease in his surroundings. He moved slowly through the bush, pausing often, allowing everyone to settle in and simply observe. For over an hour, the sighting unfolded at its own pace, with this stunning cat giving us the privilege of following him as he went about his day.

There is something unforgettable about spending that kind of time with a leopard in the wild. 
At Ximuwu, we are lucky to share this landscape with them, and even luckier when they choose to share their time with us 🐆🍀

📷 @rudihulshof
  • Not every moment in the bush is about beauty in the traditional sense — but every moment has purpose.

Hyenas and vultures may not be the first animals that come to mind when you think of Africa’s wildlife, yet their role is nothing short of essential. In this scene, they work together to return an elephant back to the earth, ensuring that nothing goes to waste.

Vultures, with their remarkable eyesight, are often the first to arrive, while hyenas bring strength and persistence. Together, they form part of a highly efficient natural system — one that keeps the bush healthy, balanced, and alive.

It’s a powerful reminder that even in death, there is life, and every creature has its place in this intricate ecosystem.
The wild, just as it should be.
  • At Ximuwu, every detail has been carefully considered.

From the moment you walk in, you’ll notice that nothing is random or off the shelf. Our interiors have been thoughtfully designed specifically for the lodge, with each piece reflecting the colours, textures and atmosphere of the bush around us.

The paintings are commissioned to complement our palette, while many of the sculptures and features are created by talented local artists. These elements don’t simply decorate the space — they add character and a real sense of place.
Ximuwu is designed to feel like a home in the bush. Warm, comfortable and personal, while still connected to the wild surroundings just outside.

It’s this balance between refined design and a relaxed, natural feel that makes the lodge so special… could you see yourself settling in here?
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