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a class of its own

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Ximuwu is a brand new luxury lodge in the heart of South Africa. Situated in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve proudly forming part of 2.3 million hectares of wildlife conservation. Open to the world famous Kruger National Park and beyond, the opportunities for wildlife sightings are endless.

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Freedom, space & solitude

A place where our guests are able to immerse themselves in nature without disturbance. A place where no other guests are present. A place where animals are free and so are you.

Ximuwu is situated in the quiet and secluded part of the Greater Kruger, known as Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. Teaming with wildlife and fenceless to the Kruger National Park, we are one of the last exclusive safari destinations in the world.

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Ximuwu is conveniently located only 20 minutes from Eastgate Airport with direct daily flights to Johannesburg and Cape Town. The closest town is Hoedspruit - also know as safari capital of the world - only 35 minutes from our lodge. Hoedspruit has plenty of restaurants, shops, a golf course, a cultural village and community projects.

Guests are invited to fly direct to Ximuwu Airstrip at no additional cost.

wilderness

Signature Safaris

Game Drives

Daily drives on the wild side, up close and personal

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Walking Safaris

Daily drives on the wild side, up close and personal

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Night drives

Daily drives on the wild side, up close and personal

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Sound Safaris

Daily drives on the wild side, up close and personal

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Photo safaris

Daily drives on the wild side, up close and personal

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cuisine

Fine dining, fine times

While safari is at the forefront of our guest experience, we believe that food and drink is just as important. We have looked far and wide to find the very best talent to bring our guests a culinary experience to match our safari experience.

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Experiences, curated for you

Photo hides

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Helicopter flips & scenic flights

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Cooking lessons

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Spa treatments

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Treehouse

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Anti-poaching dog experience

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location

In the heart
of South Africa

Ximuwu is conveniently located only 20 minutes from Eastgate Airport with direct daily flights to Johannesburg and Cape Town. The closest town is Hoedspruit - also know as safari capital of the world - only 35 minutes from our lodge. Hoedspruit has plenty of restaurants, shops, a golf course, a cultural village and community projects.

Guests are invited to fly direct to Ximuwu Airstrip at no additional cost.

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Impala Frenzy

Early winter is approaching, and with that comes rutting season for the impalas. During this time the impalas will begin to breed and the ram will...

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Little helper bees

As the rainy season comes to an end and the building of our lodge progresses, we are faced with a new challenge at Ximuwu. Protecting our small...

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Lion update

Over the last month we have had 5 different adult male lions on Ximuwu property. All of which have been interacting with the pride of females...

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Buffalo

Over the last 10 days we have had two herds of buffalo 200+ strong plowing their way through Ximuwu. Grazing and mowing everything in their path, they leave behind a...

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Hippo

With the water sources in the area beginning to dry up, competition for the hippos and their territory is at an all-time high. Unfortunately for this young boy he is...

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Hyena with cubs

For the second year in a row we are lucky enough to have found a hyena den site on Ximuwu. Last year they chose a well-protected riverbed to raise their...

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The Tree of Life

Ximuwu, pronounced “Shi-moo-woo”, is the Shangaan word for baobab. Here at Ximuwu we have a baobab tree that is known to be over 1000 years old, and by far the...

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