What is the best firewood for braaiing in Cape Town?

Namibian Kameeldoring is widely considered the top choice for braaiing, thanks to its high density and ultra-low moisture content, which produce dense, long-lasting coals with minimal smoke.

How do I know if firewood is dry enough to burn?

Well-seasoned firewood should sit under roughly 15 percent moisture content. Signs include a hollow sound when pieces are knocked together, visible cracks in the end grain, and lighter weight than freshly cut wood.

What is the difference between Kameeldoring and Blue Gum?

Kameeldoring is an ultra-dense Namibian hardwood ideal for braaiing, with long-lasting coals and minimal smoke. Blue Gum is a dense South African eucalyptus with intense radiant heat, well suited to indoor fireplaces.

Is Rooikrans good for indoor fireplaces?

Rooikrans lights easily with lively flames, making it well suited to open braais. For indoor fireplaces needing longer, steadier coals, Kameeldoring or well-seasoned Blue Gum are typically the better choice.

Firewood Science

Firewood is a great renewable energy source, biomass and fuel — it’s the foundation of every great fire.

Whether it’s a winter fireplace, a slow-burning braai, or a full-scale wood-fired kitchen, the quality of your wood determines everything: heat, flavour, burn time, and overall experience.

We supply a carefully selected range of premium South African and Namibian hardwoods, chosen for their Sustainability, density, burn performance, and coal quality — not just availability.

How we started

HOUTWOLF isn’t just firewood — it’s fuel for the lifestyle.

Born in 2021 in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town, we started as a tight family operation under Wood of Namib. From humble beginnings, a Father and Son who enjoys cooking meat started sourcing quality Firewood to enhance our weekly passtime.

Today, we run with a bigger pack — supplying premium Namibian Kameeldoring and top-tier hardwoods to homes, businesses, retailers, sports clubs, and schools across the region. We're an ever-growing pack, and we're proud to release new products and merchandise this year in 2026.

From backyard Braais to full-scale fires, we deliver wood that burns hotter, longer, and cleaner — the way it should.

With our West Coast branch in Langebaan, the pack runs even further. Same quality. Same fire. No compromise.

To our loyal Wolfpack — you already know.
We don’t just bring the wood… we bring the fire.

Fuel the Fire. Master the Flame.

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