If you’re planning a holiday to South Africa, then you should definitely take some time to try the local cuisine. If you fancy trying a local snack then why not have a Biltong or a Droewors. Biltong is a dry cured meat which is thinly sliced. A Biltong is a sausage like cured meat. Vetkoek, which means Fat Cake, is a Ball of dough which is filled and fried. It is very popular in South Africa and can be either savoury or sweet. Popular fillings include apricot jam and spiced mince and grated cheese.

Boerewors are basically sausages that are usually made from a mixture of beef and pork spiced with coriander. It comes in a wheel like spiral and can be eaten on its own or in a bap.

No holiday should be taken without trying a few of the local dishes. People are often worried about getting ill by eating foods they are not used to when away, but as long as you go somewhere that is reputable then you should be fine. It is always worth speaking to a few of the locals to find out where’s best to eat and also where’s best to avoid!