BBQ Tours in South Africa: 5 Sorted by What You Get

1.Addo Elephant Full Day Safari with a Traditional South African Braai (BBQ) Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $172Our pick

Join a small group of up to nine for a nine-hour Addo Elephant National Park safari from Port Elizabeth. Guides such as Steve, Stephen, Siya, and Eddie are praised for sharp animal spotting and clear explanations. Two game drives, park fees, refreshments, and a fire-cooked braai lunch are included.

“We had a lovely day and saw over 100 elephants, lots of kudu, warthogs, zebra and baboons. Our guide Siya was very knowledgeable and good at spotting creatures large and small (dung beetles)! We really enjoyed it. The lunchtime braai was so delicious also which was a big bonus.”

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2.Addo Elephant Park Shore Excursion with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 141 reviews · from $164

Meet your Into Tours guide near the Port Elizabeth cruise terminal for a full-day, small-group safari in malaria-free Addo Elephant Park. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, search for elephants, lions, and other wildlife, then enjoy a fire-cooked South African braai. Guides such as Nina and Gary are praised for attentive service and family-friendly care.

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3.Luxury Sunset Cruise with Captain’s Barbeque

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 114 reviews · 2 hours · from $111

Set sail from Sirocco Restaurant Jetty on Thesen Island aboard a luxury 55-foot catamaran. You’ll pass Leisure Isle and Featherbed Nature Reserve, cross the Knysna Heads when weather allows, and head briefly into the Indian Ocean. A skipper and host serve bubbly, snacks, and a Captain’s barbecue, with room for only 12 people.

“Perfect, charming and nice crew. The ship was outstanding. Fantastic experience. 👍”

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4.Half Day Township Small Group Tour with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · from $73Best value

Visit Langa, one of Cape Town’s oldest townships, with a local site guide and driver. Walk from Gugasthebe to a shebeen, beer hall, hostels, market, and public library, then eat a traditional braai lunch at Teez African Restaurant. French translation is available, and guides such as Thomas add historical context.

“Very knowledgeable guides who are very familiar with the subject matter. The French guide is not the tour guide. He will translate what the local English-speaking guide tells you. During the trip to the township, he will also give you details about the history and arrival of townships in South Africa. The same applies on the return journey. The tour took place in Langa and lasted two hours. Regarding safety, the tour was very safe for us (which is obviously a question everyone asks). The local guide is known to everyone. We were with a 13-year-old child. Last important piece of information: pay attention to the schedule. The guide depends…”

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5.Kragga Kamma Game Park 4×4 & BBQ LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 5 hours · from $143

Travel from Port Elizabeth harbour, airport, or hotel to Kragga Kamma Game Park for a two-hour open-vehicle safari and a 1.5-hour BBQ lunch. You may see white rhino, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, nyala, and young animals. English-speaking park staff and scouts provide information, with transfers included.

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