Scenic braai spots for an unforgettable Heritage Day

SOUTH AFRICA — 17 May 2025

Heritage Day has become synonymous with gathering around the fire to celebrate South African identity. This year, elevate your braai by trying one of these uniquely scenic locations across the country.

Cape Town’s Signal Hill offers panoramic ocean and mountain views with designated braai spots where locals often hold sunset gatherings.

Mpenjati Nature Reserve on the KZN South Coast combines beach access with family-friendly braai facilities next to its lagoon.

Groenkloof Nature Reserve near Pretoria provides bushveld braai sites with game viewing – you might spot giraffes and zebras before lighting your fire.

Tsitsikamma’s Storms River Mouth features dramatic cliffside braai spots where you can grill while watching waves crash below.

Kruger National Park rest camps offer wild braai experiences under starry skies with distant lion calls in the background.

Cape Point’s Buffels Bay provides oceanfront braai stands with whale-watching opportunities and sweeping sea views.

Johannesburg residents can visit Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens for tranquil braai areas set against waterfalls and cliffs.

These spectacular settings promise to make your Heritage Day celebration truly memorable.