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luxury Safari dining experience

Ximuwu Lodge luxury safari dining experience to complement your safari. Our private chef creates diverse, unforgettable dishes. Enjoy various dining experiences like bush picnics, elegant high teas, dinners under the stars, or casual poolside snacks. After your game drive, select your preferred breakfast style. Choose a hearty lodge feast or a light bush spread featuring fresh fruits, cereals, and fireside specialties. Savor bush dinners and cocktails under the African sky, perfect before a night safari. We focus on freshness and local sourcing. At Ximuwu Lodge, every meal is a culinary journey, enhancing your safari with exceptional flavors.

 

flavours of the world

Luxury dining in the African bush

At Ximuwu, dining is more than a meal — it’s a global journey of flavour. From vibrant street food dishes to refined gourmet creations, each plate is crafted to delight. Enjoy artisanal pizzas, casual bites, and handcrafted signature cocktails in relaxed, stylish settings.

Dining here is interactive and diverse. Whether you’re craving game-time favourites or prefer a peaceful meal surrounded by nature, we offer it all. Discover unique bush dining with breakfast under ancient baobabs, sunset cocktails overlooking the Drakensberg, and dinners by the water at Ximuwu Dam.

For romantic moments, choose our private starlit deck — the perfect setting for unforgettable evenings in the heart of the African bush.

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The Bar

Elevate your safari experience at Ximuwu’s bar, a beacon of beauty and elegance. Our handcrafted bar serves as the perfect setting for a curated wine experience, led by expert sommelier Albert, with his right hand, Dinho. Together, they specialize in perfect pairings for our gourmet menu, focusing on both South African and international wines. Additionally, under Albert’s guidance, you can explore the art of wine selection to enhance your meal. Beyond wine, Albert is also a master mixologist, crafting cocktails like Moscow Mules and Whiskey Sours, along with bespoke cocktails tailored to your taste. With their combined expertise and our extensive cellar, your safari at Ximuwu will be enriched with fine flavors and unforgettable moments.

 

 

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Safari experience

At Ximuwu Safari Lodge, every meal is crafted as a true luxury safari dining experience. From breakfast to dinner, our chefs and butlers combine world-class cuisine with warm hospitality, ensuring each moment is unforgettable. Alongside these culinary experiences, we add refined touches to your adventure, like enjoying a glass of perfectly chilled Veuve Clicquot champagne in the wilderness. With Albert and Dinho by your side, every dining moment is elevated — whether at the lodge or during a game drive. This blend of fine dining, attentive service, and breathtaking surroundings is what makes Ximuwu unique.

Veuve Clicquot Champagne

Mobile Pizza oven

a unique taste

Ximuwu Lodge luxury safari dining experience is also the charm of outdoor dining with our mobile pizza oven. Rudi and Melinda craft artisanal pizzas under the stars. Join us for a slice of gourmet delight and cherish the moments at our evening gatherings.

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From fine dining to street food

An Authentic Safari Experience in South Africa

Luxury Safari dining experience with global flavours

At Ximuwu, we like to do things a little differently. Our luxury safari dining experience is not limited to traditional bush meals — instead, we take our guests on a global culinary journey.

From elegant multi-course fine dining to Indonesian nasi goreng, fresh sushi, and flavourful oriental dishes — every meal is inspired by our own travels and favourite flavours.

You might find yourself enjoying smoky tacos and sizzling fajitas one evening, followed by a Peruvian-inspired dish the next. Our private chef team blends international cuisine with South African warmth, creating a truly unforgettable food experience.

At Ximuwu Lodge, dining isn’t just about eating — it’s about exploring the world through taste.

 

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  • The male kudu is one of the most impressive antelope you’ll encounter at Ximuwu. Tall, elegant and crowned with those remarkable spiral horns — which can reach over a metre in length — they truly stand out. Even with their size, they move quietly and cautiously, relying on sharp hearing and subtle colouring to stay perfectly aware of everything around them. Male kudus are mostly solitary or form small bachelor groups, unlike the females who gather in larger herds. Their twisted horns are used in fights for dominance during the mating season, and each set of spirals is unique — almost like a fingerprint. Observing a bull kudu during a game drive is always a fascinating part of the day.
  • A male lion recently wandered right up to the hide, calm and majestic, giving guests inside a truly rare and unforgettable experience. Safe inside the hide, you can watch this magnificent creature just metres away — an encounter most people can only dream of. Not only a photographer’s dream, but who else is secretly imagining being this close to a lion, completely safe and relaxed? Who would dare to sit there and soak it all in? Tag the friend who’d jump at the chance… or the one who’d be frozen in awe! Only at Ximuwu do these extraordinary moments happen. 🦁✨
  • One of the unique offerings at Ximuwu is our Sound Safari, a setup that allows you to hear the wild in incredible detail. With our specialised equipment, every sound around you is gently amplified — creating an incredibly immersive experience. Picture yourself sitting on the lodge deck while elephants drink just metres away, hearing the rumble from deep inside their bellies, hippos splashing in the dam, and the constant chorus of birds and insects all around. On game drive, the smallest rustle suddenly becomes part of the story. It’s a completely different way to connect with the bush, and it really adds something special to every moment. Would you give the Sound Safari a try on your next visit? 🐘🌿🎧
  • From winter’s bare branches to summer’s lush green canopy, our baobab stands tall as a true symbol of life at Ximuwu. This ancient tree has watched countless sunrises and stories unfold — and it’s right here that we host our famous bush breakfast. Which version speaks to you more: the raw beauty of winter or the full bloom of summer? #BaobabTree #Ximuwu #TreeOfLife #BushBreakfast #NatureLovers #KlaseriePrivateNatureReserve #SeasonsOfAfrica
  • Here’s a look back at last week at Ximuwu — a collection of special moments that capture the essence of life in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. From serene wildlife sightings to relaxed afternoons soaking up the sounds of the bush, this is a place where time slows down and nature takes the lead. No rush, no crowds — just space to breathe, watch, and connect. Every day brings its own magic, and every sighting feels like a gift. Which moment from the bush would you love to savour the most? #Ximuwu #KlaseriePrivateNatureReserve #SafariMoments #SlowSafari #LuxuryInTheWild #LifeInTheBush #SafariLife #WildlifeSouthAfrica #AfricanSafari
  • Meet Silias — the legend of Ximuwu 🙌 He’s been with us the longest, and there isn’t a corner of Ximuwu he hasn’t looked after. From making fires and clearing the bush to working in the garden, collecting rubbish, and removing any uninvited visitors, he’s always one step ahead. Always in for a joke, Silias keeps us smiling — and we even have our own special way of communicating with him 😄 And of course… his favourite task: locking every possible door to “keep everything safe for his boss “ Loved by guests, staff, and most animals (though definitely not by the mice and snakes), Silias is truly part of the soul of Ximuwu. Here’s to many more years with him!
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