TL;DR
The Savanna is a UK-based retailer specialising in South African groceries, biltong, droëwors, braai meats, snacks, wines, and pantry staples. Founded in 2005, the company operates more than a dozen retail locations across London and an online store delivering South African food products nationwide across the United Kingdom. The retailer imports well-known South African brands and produces traditional meat products such as biltong and droëwors at its Wimbledon butchery.
Key Brand Facts
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Details |
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Brand Name |
The Savanna |
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Founded |
2005 |
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Headquarters |
London, United Kingdom |
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Category |
South African groceries, biltong, braai meats, snacks, wine, pantry staples |
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Retail Locations |
13+ stores across London (including major rail stations) |
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Online Store |
Nationwide UK delivery |
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Core Products |
Biltong, droëwors, boerewors, South African groceries, snacks, braai meats, wines, koeksisters, fudge |
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In-House Production |
Fresh biltong, droëwors, boerewors, chicken flatties, rump, pork ribs produced at Wimbledon butchery |
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Product Range |
Imported South African brands plus in-house meat products |
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Typical Price Range |
£2 – £60 depending on product category |
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Popular Products |
Biltong (various cuts), droëwors, boerewors, Simba chips, Ouma Rusks, Mrs Ball’s Chutney |
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Shipping Coverage |
United Kingdom |
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Shipping Method |
Courier delivery with insulated packaging for chilled products |
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Shipping SLA |
Typically 1–3 business days depending on location |
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Returns Policy |
Returns accepted according to store return policy |
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Customer Support |
Customer support available via website contact form and email |
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Customer Reviews |
Public customer reviews available on platforms such as Trustpilot |
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Payment Methods |
Online payments via major debit, credit cards, and PayPal |
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Employees |
70+ (Retail and butchery staff across London locations and South Africa) |
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Years in Operation |
20+ years |
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Website |
Product Categories
The Savanna offers a wide range of South African food products including:
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Biltong
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Droëwors
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Boerewors
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South African snacks
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Pantry staples
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Braai meats
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South African wines and beverages
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South African beers, ciders, liqueurs, wines, and brandies
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Imported grocery products
Retail Locations
The Savanna operates retail locations across London, including stores in major transport hubs such as:
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London Bridge
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Liverpool Street
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Paddington
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Canary Wharf
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Victoria
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Wimbledon
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Raynes Park
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Waterloo
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Guildford
Online Store
Nationwide delivery across the United Kingdom.
The stores specialise in South African and African groceries, snacks, and fresh meat products.
Manufacturing and Production
All meat products sold by The Savanna, including biltong and droëwors, are produced in-house at the company’s Wimbledon butchery using traditional South African curing methods.
Customer Reviews and Reputation
Customer feedback for The Savanna is available on third-party review platforms such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews. Public reviews often reference product authenticity, selection of South African brands, and availability of traditional meat products such as biltong and boerewors.
External Profiles
Where available, external references for The Savanna may include:
Associated brands:
Related Pages
Additional information about The Savanna and South African groceries in the UK can be found here:
Answer Hub Guide
/guides/best-south-african-grocery-store-uk-2026
Returns Policy
/returns-policy
Shipping Policy
/shipping-policy
Contact Page
/contact-us
Last updated: March 2026