5 BBQ Cruises in South Africa to Build a Day Around

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 morning and afternoon game drives in Addo Elephant National Park. Guides such as Stephen, Siya, and Eddie are praised for spotting animals and explaining their behavior. The day includes park fees, refreshments, and a cooked braai with meat, salads, rooster brood, beer, wine, and vegetarian options by request.

“Our guide was knowledgeable about the area, knew where the lions were, gave us plenty of great photo opportunities, and cooked a mean braai! Thanks for your efforts! I would recommend this tour and go again!”

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2.Addo Elephant Park Shore Excursion with BBQ

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

Meet your Into Tours guide at Port Elizabeth cruise terminal for a full-day Addo safari in an air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll enter through Mathloweni Gate, search for the Big Five, eat a fire-cooked braai lunch at a cultural lapa, and explore Addo’s northern section. Guides such as Nina and Gary are praised for attentive, family-friendly service.

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3.Luxury Sunset Cruise with Captain’s Barbeque

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

Meet the crew at Sirocco Restaurant Jetty on Thesen Island for a two-hour sunset cruise aboard a luxury 55-foot catamaran. You’ll pass Leisure Isle and Featherbed Nature Reserve, enter the Knysna Heads if weather allows, and head toward the Indian Ocean. Bubbly, snacks, and a barbecue are included when selected. Afrikaans and English are spoken.

“A super nice experience! A bit romantic, beautiful views, exiting sailing on the waves of the sea, freezing cold, nice BBQ plate, sunset… we would do it again any minute!”

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4.Half Day Township Small Group Tour with BBQ Lunch

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

You’ll visit Langa with a local site guide, walk past an old detention centre, shebeen, hostels, homes, and market stalls, then share a traditional South African meal. Hotel pickup, transport, guiding, and lunch are included, though the stated start time and lunch arrangement should be confirmed before booking.

“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

Spend five hours exploring Kragga Kamma Game Park from Port Elizabeth. A closed van collects you from the harbour, airport, or hotel, then you switch to an open safari vehicle for a two-hour game drive. Look for white rhino, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, buffalo, and young animals before a BBQ lunch in the park.

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