“You will braai and eat lots of red-meat on a daily basis. If this idea does not appeal to you, please do not enter” says Jan Braai of the first ever National Braai Tour. “Where do we sign?” say the Grunters.
Taking place from 13 – 20 September, taking in the most scenic parts of South Africa, the inaugural National Braai Tour from Jozi to Cape Town promises to be nothing short of EPIC.
Tank Lanning almost pulled a poep string, such was his pace to sign up his 4 man “Grunters” team …
Participants will have the opportunity to join Jan Braai for a proper braai and camping adventure put together to promote that holiest of holy SA public holidays – National Heritage Day – which falls on 24 September every year. Also known as National Braai Day, it is a day on which all South Africans are encouraged to gather around fires and actively celebrate our heritage.
Quick Braai Tour Facts:
- You will eat steak every day
- 8 days, 8 locations, 8 braais
- Saturday 13/9/2014 (Johannesburg) – Saturday 20/9/2014 (Cape Town)
- Approximately 2200km total distance
- 4 entrants per team, limited number of teams
- Camping accommodation
- One official braai per day
- Additional casual braai opportunities
- A ‘normal’ vehicle is sufficient
The Route:
- Day 1: Johannesburg
- Day 2: Golden Gate National Park
- Day 3: Gariep Dam
- Day 4: Mountain Zebra National Park
- Day 5: Addo Elephant National Park
- Day 6: Wilderness National Park
- Day 7: Bontebok National Park
- Day 8: Cape Town
8 days, 8 fantastic places, definitely more than 8 braais!
Teams transport and set up our own camp equipment and tents in pre-assigned areas within the #braaitour village every day. Using the ingredients and recipe provided, teams prepare our own fires and braai our own food at designated times for the official braai of the day. No driving after that.
What is included?
- Official t-shirt & cap per entrant
- All braai equipment
- All cutlery
- Campsites and braai areas
- Wood, firelighters, meat, spices and side dishes
- Campfires, music and entertainment
- Cash bar with daily specials
- Facilities to wash your dishes and braai equipment
- Facilities to wash yourself
- Morning coffee and a boerrie roll brekki
- A finishers medal
We drive in our own vehicles and pay our own fuel, tollgates, etc. We also need to get ourselves to the start in Johannesburg and/or back from the finish in Cape Town, and are responsible for our own travel and medical insurance.
Team outfits and uniforms are not only expected, they are MANDATORY! Bring the GEES, manne …
The cost per team of four is a mere R10 000.00
To enter and join the Grunters on this historic event, CLICK HERE
