Premium charcoal, briquettes, Kameeldoring firewood and firelighters — hotter, longer burning, and never mixed with inferior charcoal.
In an industry known for its transient nature, our fifteen-year journey stands as a testament to our resilience and dedication. What may seem like a short period in some industries is a significant milestone in the world of charcoal.
Best Braai is a service-orientated business in Pretoria, South Africa. We manufacture and package charcoal, briquettes and firelighters, and stock a variety of firewood. Customer satisfaction, combined with the quality of our products, forms the foundation of everything we do.
Hardwood charcoal is sometimes mixed with inferior charcoal to bring costs down. At Best Braai we will never compromise on quality — we guarantee 100% Namibian hardwood charcoal and briquettes, giving you a longer-burning product.
Sourced from the heart of Namibia's rich natural landscapes, our hardwood delivers high heat, extended burn times and a positive environmental impact.
Namibia's subtropical climate nurtures slow-growing deciduous trees with dense wood — perfect for charcoal that burns hotter and longer.
We source from invasive "Invader Bush" such as Acacia mellifera (blackthorn), which encroaches on grasslands, hinders agriculture and reduces grazing capacity.
Every bag helps restore vital grasslands, supports landowners and local communities, and protects native wildlife — including the endangered cheetah.
Every product packed by weight at our Pretoria plant. Choose a category to view sizes and specifications.
Natural wood burnt down to pure carbon — an exceptionally efficient fuel that burns hot and clean with no energy wasted.
It arrives from Namibia in bulk bags and is only sorted by size, sifted over a mesh and packed by weight. No additives, no preservatives — just natural purity, loved by grill chefs everywhere.
Made from the same pure charcoal. Small pieces are crushed into a fine powder, combined with food-grade starch and water, then moulded.
Briquettes are sun-dried in greenhouses for 5–10 days before packing. Their uniform shape ensures a long, consistent burn — valued for steady performance.
Acacia erioloba (Vachellia erioloba) — also known as Camel Thorn or Giraffe Thorn. Exceptional fuelwood with a smoky flavour and the musky aroma of the African Bushveld.
Lighting your grill, fireplace or campfire made easy.
A diverse range of species collectively known as "Invader Bush" sits at the core of our Namibian hardwood charcoal — where environmental stewardship meets quality craftsmanship.
Removing invader bush restores grasslands for livestock and wildlife and gives Namibia's cheetahs room to hunt.
Pallet configuration maximises every load and ensures your stock arrives in marketable condition.
Hardwood charcoal from invasive bush arrives from Namibia in bulk bags.
Graded by size over a mesh. Nothing added — natural purity preserved.
Filled into branded consumer bags; fines become sun-dried briquettes.
Configured for easy loading and maximum stock per shipment.
Retailers, distributors and braai lovers — get in touch for orders, pricing and pallet quotes.