Celebrate with the South African Spirit
When we think of Heritage Day, 24 September, most of us picture friends and family gathered around the flames for a proper Heritage Day braai. It’s a day all about food, fire, and celebrating what makes South Africa unique.
But here’s a thought: why not mark National Braai Day South Africa with a gift? Sure, it’s not traditionally a gifting holiday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t show your appreciation towards your friends and family with something meaningful. Whether it’s a spoil for your dad, a surprise for your boyfriend, a thoughtful present for your best friend, or even a birthday gift that happens to fall around Heritage Day, it’s the perfect excuse to give something memorable.
So, whether you’re searching for gift ideas for men, gifts ideas for her, or just unique gifts engraved to celebrate someone special, this is your go-to Heritage Day gift guide.
Top 11 Heritage Day Gift Ideas
1. The Blower
A stainless-steel blowpipe that makes starting a fire quick, easy, and smoke-free. Lightweight, efficient, and one of the coolest gift ideas for him this Heritage Day.
2. Old School Jersey
Show your support to the boys in green and gold with style. A practical yet thoughtful gift idea for Rugby lovers.
3. The Paddle
Forget flapping cardboard. This fire fan, laminated with genuine leather, Kevlar® stitching, an oak handle, and brass rivets, makes flames dance. A striking choice among gifts ideas for her or gifts to get your boyfriend if they love a proper fire.
4. Donkey Tong - 69cm
Perfect for your meat. Shorter than our Donkey Long Tong, but just as tough. A great gift idea for men who want control at the braai.
5. The Jack Sack
A Heritage Day showstopper. A handcrafted leather bag filled with Donkey fire tools: The Donkey Long Tong, The Donkey Tong, The Blower, The Paddle, and a surprise in the pocket. Make it personal with custom heat pressing on the hood of the Jack Sack or engraving a name, title, or nickname on the tongs.
6. Donkey Long Tong - 80cm
The ultimate heritage day braai tool. Made from food-grade stainless steel, white oak handles, and brass rivets and comes with a built-in bottle opener. A gift to get your best friend, boyfriend, or dad that will last a lifetime.
7. Softshell 25 Cooler from Wild Coolers
Keep drinks cold during your braai. A practical gift idea for men and perfect for Heritage Day braais.
Image by Wild Coolers
8. Small Splitting Axe from Just Like Papa
For the outdoorsman in your life. This Swedish-made Small Splitting Axe is hand-forged, durable, and ideal for camping or preparing wood for a Heritage Day fire.
Image by Just Like Papa
9. Kameeldoring Wood from Namibian Hardwood
The ultimate heritage day braai fuel. Long-burning, hot, and aromatic. This is more than firewood, it’s part of the experience.
10. Premium Meat from Frankie Fenner
What’s a Heritage Day braai without the best meat? Level up your Heritage day braai with top-quality cuts.
Image by Frankie Fenner
11. A Personalised Fire Gift
From engraved tongs to custom Jack Sacks, gifts engraved turn something practical into something personal. The kind of gifts that leave a legacy.
Why Heritage Day Gifts Just Make Sense
Heritage Day is about unity, fire, and food. Gifting may not be the tradition, but neither is just giving socks. These are gifts built to be used, built to last, and built with South African spirit.
So, whether you’re after gifts to get your boyfriend, gifts to get your best friend, gifts engraved for dad, or even birthday gifts that overlap with Heritage Day, this is the way to celebrate in true local style.
