For many years, South Africans have come to know National Heritage Day, the 24 September, as self-proclaimed “National Braai Day”. On this day, South Africans of all ages gather together to enjoy a day of celebration, braais, and beer. After all, what better way to celebrate South Africa’s heritage than by doing what we do best with all of the people closest to us?

For those planning to get away for the public holiday, we have compiled a list of accommodations with excellent braai facilities where you can braai on 24 September.

De Witt’e Guest House, Free State

De Witt’e Guest House is a 4-star accommodation in Bloemfontein. The thatched guest house offers stylish accommodation with a variety of single and double rooms, a swimming pool, and a large garden with a braai area that offers a cosy campfire-like atmosphere, perfect for braai day celebrations.  Find out more.

De Zeekoe Guest Farm, Western Cape

Situated 7km outside of Oudtshoorn, De Zeekoe Guest Farm offers a countryside atmosphere, surrounded by the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains. The guest farm features a selection of intimate rooms, a swimming pool, restaurant, wine cellar, and braai area on the premises. Set on a 2,000 hectare working farm, guests can enjoy braaing marshmallows around an open campfire under the vast Karoo sky. Find out more.

Grande Vista, Eastern Cape

Grande Vista is a 4-star B&B overlooking the Gonubie River. Set amongst huge palm trees and a lush green garden, guests can enjoy celebrating Braai Day around a circular fire pit. The B&B has 5 bedrooms on offer, as well as a guest lounge with fireplace and a swimming pool. Find out more.

Rhino River Lodge, KwaZulu-Natal

Located along the shore of the Msunduze River in the 23,000 hectare Zululand Rhino Reserve, Rhino River Lodge is the ideal spot to spend this memorable occasion with family and friends.  The area is known for its African wildlife and rich cultural heritage and offers an array of comfortable units and cabins. The lodge also has a swimming pool and an open fire pit where one can enjoy a vibrant evening around an open camp fire. Find out more.

Waterberg Lodge, Limpopo

Waterberg Lodge is a 5-star game lodge situated in Zebula Golf Estate in Bela-Bela. The lodge offers 16 beautifully furnished bedrooms, a restaurant, bar, Jacuzzi, and rim flow swimming pool. A large open fire pit set on the pool patio provides the ideal spot to celebrate braai day with loved ones. Find out more.

La Roca Guest House, Mpumalanga

La Roca Guest House is a 4-star accommodation adjoining the Nelspruit Nature Reserve. Guests can enjoy unsurpassed views over the reserve while huddling around a sunken fire pit in the floor. The guest house also features a swimming pool, bar, braai area, and a variety of B&B and self-catering rooms. Find out more.

Where do you plan on spending National Braai Day this year?