Everything you need to know about Kameeldoring (Camel thorn) Braai wood

What is Kameeldoring wood?

Kameeldoring is a popular type of wood that is often used for barbecuing in South Africa. Kameeldoring is also known as camel thorn, and it has many benefits that make it a great choice for barbecuing.

Just get the fire going!

Kameeldoring firewood has the lowest moisture content of the African hardwoods so no need to add charcoal with this superb cooking wood. It produces high heat coals within an hour, you will easily cook and grill for several hours .

Why you should use our African wood:

4 reasons why we think this superb cooking wood is the best braai wood in the UK:

• With virtually zero smoke production you’ll be able to BBQ like a pro, with little to no smoke.
• Impress your friends and family with your amazing grilling skills and enjoy a delicious, smoky barbecue without all the fuss.
• With its exceptionally long burn time, it’s great for fire pits so you can enjoy the fire for hours.
• It’s an alternative to seasoned domestic firewood that will offer incredible heat so curl up with a good book next to a warm fire in winter.

Key information on Kameeldoring Wood

The origin and characteristics of the Kameeldoring Tree (Camelthorn Tree)

Known by many names Vachellella eriolobus, Acacia eiolobus, Camel Thorn, Kameldoring (in Afrikaans) and Giraffe tree. Endemic to the semi-desert regions of Southern Africa the Kameeldoring tree is a species of acacia that grows to be about 30 meters tall and has a lifespan of up to 200 years.
This large umbrella-shaped tree is considered a keystone species with many other species and ecosystem parameters of the African Savannahs dependent on it. This is why the Giraffe tree is also known and referred to as the “Tree of Life” These remarkable trees are resilient and can tolerate long periods of time without water in the unforgiving African sun.
Kameeldoring trees are harvested for their wood, which is used for a variety of purposes such as firewood, construction, and furniture-making. Kameeldoring wood is also used to make charcoal.
Our Kameeldoring braai wood is taken from the branches that fall from the trees due to their heavy weight (extremely dense).

Quick Facts about Kameeldoring

• Common name camel thorn
• Young branches are shiny reddish-brown in colour
• It’s baked by the African Sun to 0 to 1% moisture content
• Kameeldoring (Camelthorn) burns with minimal flame and produces a musky aromatic fragrance
• Environmentally friendly with no wasted energy burning off extra moisture
• A great alternative to traditional firewood
• Our Kamereldoring (Camel Thorn) firewood is responsibly cropped

How to get your hands on Kameeldoring BBQ wood in the UK?

By placing an order right here on the Let’s Braai website or you can contact us directly via telephone (07862 024996), email (sales@letsbraai.co.uk) or Facebook messenger.