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Braai Wood Box 30kg Sekelbos
£35.49 (inc. VAT)
Intense Heat. Unmistakable Flavour.
Known affectionately as the Kalahari Christmas tree, Sekelbos (Sicklebush) is a legendary South African hardwood prized for its incredible density and ultra-low natural moisture content. Gathered from fallen branches and baked in the desert sun, this dry, yellow wood produces roaring heat, long-lasting coals, and releases unique natural oils that beautifully enhance the flavour of your meat. Whether you are searing a thick steak on the braai or heating your home on a winter’s night, this 30kg box delivers a premium, charcoal-free burning experience.
Proudly sourced in South Africa
100% UK Stocked for immediate dispatch
Free Delivery UK Mainland
The Power of the Kalahari Sun
When it comes to authentic African braai wood, Sekelbos (Dichrostachys cinerea), also known as Sicklebush, is in a league of its own. Native to the harsh, dry regions of Southern Africa, the wood is forged by the elements to become remarkably dense and heavy.
100% Sustainably Sourced
We respect the environment as much as the braai. Our Sekelbos is never cut from living trees. Instead, it is harvested exclusively from dead branches that naturally fall to the desert floor. Left to cure in the blistering African sun, the wood achieves a natural moisture content of almost zero before it even reaches the kiln.
The result is a super-dry, premium fuel that lights easily, burns incredibly hot, and requires absolutely no supplementary charcoal to get a brilliant fire going.
Fire Performance & Flavour
Aromatic Oils & Searing Heat
🥩 Unrivalled Flavour Enhancement Unlike Kameeldoring, which has a darker grain, Sekelbos is distinctively yellow in colour. Within that yellow wood lies its secret weapon: natural, unique aromatic oils. As the wood burns, these oils vaporize and infuse into your food, giving steaks, chops, and chicken a mouth-watering, traditional wood-fired flavour that you simply cannot replicate with standard charcoal.
🔥 Incredible Heat & Ambience Sekelbos doesn’t just cook your food perfectly; it creates the ultimate braai atmosphere. The wood burns with a bright, intense flame and fills the air with a wonderful, nostalgic aroma.
Because it retains its heat for an exceptional amount of time, it is highly versatile. It is the perfect choice for outdoor cooking over firepits, but its clean, intense heat makes it equally fantastic for indoor use in wood-burning stoves and fireplaces during the colder months.
Need a smaller amount for a weekend braai? We also offer Sekelbos in convenient 10kg Bags and 20kg Bags.
Quality Assurance
Woodsure Ready to Burn Certified
A great fire starts with dry wood. Wet or unseasoned wood wastes its energy burning off water, resulting in low heat and thick, bitter smoke.
Our imported Sekelbos firewood is fully accredited with the UK’s official Ready to Burn certification via Woodsure. This guarantees that our wood is strictly monitored and verified to have a moisture content of less than 20%.
This incredibly low moisture level ensures maximum combustion efficiency, a clean burn, and protects your indoor flues and outdoor braai equipment from excessive creosote buildup.
Shipping & Specs
Hand-Packed 30kg Box Delivered to Your Door
The perfect, heavy-duty gift for the serious braai lover and outdoor cooking enthusiast.
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Wood Type: Dichrostachys cinerea (Sekelbos / Sicklebush)
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Weight: 30kg Bulk Box
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Moisture Content: Under 20% Guaranteed (Ready to Burn)
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Properties: Yellow wood grain, natural aromatic oils, extreme heat, long-lasting coals.
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Delivery Status: Qualifies for FREE UK Mainland Delivery (All prices are fully VAT-inclusive).
