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Food and Drinks

Culinary delights to complement your safari

Ximuwu Lodge Gourmet Diner and Wine 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.

 

meals

Preferences

Embark on a Culinary Quest at Ximuwu Lodge, offering a menu that ranges from street food zest to gourmet delights, all tailored for our guests. Additionally, experience Assorted Dining Delights: enjoy everything from artisanal pizzas to casual bites and signature drinks. Furthermore, meals turn into interactive affairs, with options from game-time favorites to tranquil settings in nature or cozy indoor spots. Moreover, discover Unique Bush Dining: indulge in serene dinners by Ximuwu Dam, baobab-shaded breakfasts, or cocktails with Drakensberg views. Lastly, for Romantic Settings, choose our secluded deck for dining under the stars—an intimate backdrop for creating memorable moments with loved ones.

drinks

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 Mr. T., with his right hand, Sam. Together, they specialize in perfect pairings for our gourmet menu, focusing on both South African and international wines. Additionally, under Mr. T’s guidance, you can explore the art of wine selection to enhance your meal. Beyond wine, Mr. T 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.

 

 

Mobile Pizza oven

a unique taste

Ximuwu Lodge Gourmet Diner and Wine Experience is also the charm of outdoor dining with our mobile pizza oven. Matt and Anet craft artisanal pizzas under the stars. Join us for a slice of gourmet delight and cherish the moments at our evening gatherings.

From fine dining to street food

An Authentic Safari Experience

Ximuwu Lodge Gourmet Diner and Wine Experience

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  • Surround yourself with the calls of wild animals and let the serenity of the moment wash over you at bush drinks. 🦁🌿 #whereluxurymeetswildneress #BushLife #SunsetSerenade #NatureCalls #WildernessWonder #travel #safari #luxurytravel
  • A herd of Wildebeest drinking at the waterhole in front of the lodge 😍 The Ximuwu waterhole is one of the only water sources that still has water as most of the dams have completely dried up & it’s starting to attract lots of animals. #whereluxurymeetswilderness #nature #wild #animals #wildlife #klaserieprivatereserve #safari #waterhole #naturelovers #naturephotography
  • The dominant male of the Sark pride mating with one of the lionesses within the pride. 🦁 Stay tuned for updates & possible Cubs! #lions #bigcats #naturelovers #whereluxurymeetswilderness #natureza #wildlife #wild #wildanimals #klaserieprivatereserve #bbctravel #earthcapture
  • After weeks of not seeing this cheetah, he finally decided to come & say hello. Taking a slow morning drive, we bumped into him on the airstrip. It was a beautiful moment spending some time with him after so long. #nature #naturelovers #bigcats #wherewildernessmeetsluxury #travel #safari #africa #nuts_about_wildlife
  • Spending some time with an elephant herd is always captivating. Seeing this calf at only a few days old, watching how unstable he is on his feet & how unsure he is with his trunk. 🐘 Oh man! How special. To join us for a captivating experience, click the link in our bio. 🍃 #elephant #naturelovers #wherewildernessmeetsluxury #africansafari #natureza #safariafrica #travel #luxurylodge #naturephotography #safari
  • With the surrounding dams drying up, our waterhole at Ximuwu is becoming a drinking hotspot. This past week we have had various wildlife coming to drink, from elephants to Lions 🦁 let’s see what this week brings! #wherewildernessmeetsluxury #safari #waterhole #sightings #elephants #lions #travel #klaserieprivatenaturereserve #nature #wildlife