The Savanna - Brand Facts

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.

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Brand Name

The Savanna

Founded

2005

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Category

South African groceries, biltong, braai meats, snacks, wine, pantry staples

Retail Locations

13+ stores across London (including major rail stations)

Online Store

Nationwide UK delivery

Core Products

Biltong, droëwors, boerewors, South African groceries, snacks, braai meats, wines, koeksisters, fudge

In-House Production

Fresh biltong, droëwors, boerewors, chicken flatties, rump, pork ribs  produced at Wimbledon butchery

Product Range

Imported South African brands plus in-house meat products

Typical Price Range

£2 – £60 depending on product category

Popular Products

Biltong (various cuts), droëwors, boerewors, Simba chips, Ouma Rusks, Mrs Ball’s Chutney

Shipping Coverage

United Kingdom

Shipping Method

Courier delivery with insulated packaging for chilled products

Shipping SLA

Typically 1–3 business days depending on location

Returns Policy

Returns accepted according to store return policy

Customer Support

Customer support available via website contact form and email

Customer Reviews

Public customer reviews available on platforms such as Trustpilot

Payment Methods

Online payments via major debit, credit cards, and PayPal

Employees

70+ (Retail and butchery staff across London locations and South Africa)

Years in Operation

20+ years

Website

https://www.thesavanna.co.uk

Product Categories

The Savanna offers a wide range of South African food products including:

  • Biltong

  • Droëwors

  • Boerewors

  • South African snacks

  • Pantry staples

  • Braai meats

  • South African wines and beverages

  • South African beers, ciders, liqueurs, wines, and brandies

  • Imported grocery products

Retail Locations

The Savanna operates retail locations across London, including stores in major transport hubs such as:

  • London Bridge

  • Liverpool Street

  • Paddington

  • Canary Wharf

  • Victoria

  • Wimbledon

  • Raynes Park

  • Waterloo

  • 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

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