About Us - English
Safari Meats was first started in 2005 by Floris and Lize Smit. Their main focus and prime product was meat.
In June 2008, it was succeeded by new management, Chris and Magda Basson. They are originally from Secunda, South Africa where they were also successfully involved in the meat industry.
After a while of running the business in its original form, Chris and Magda realized there was a great demand from South Africans (and also ex-Zimbabweans) for the traditional meat cuts (such as halwe skaap, agter kwart, hampers, and so on). They broke away from the organic brand and are now serving non-organic, free range meats.
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Magda and Chris:
“ We believe in first aging the meat, given that it guarantees a softer and better tasting product. Our aged rump steak is renowned and in high demand in Christchurch. For a traditional braai (barbeque), we have a large variety of mouth watering products. For example, sosaties, oepsies, varknek steak, Texan (Blou Bul) steak, boerewors, en vele meer!
With our selection of South African products we try to bring “home” a little closer with Ouma Beskuit, Mrs' Balls Chutney, mieliemeel, Ingrams Campher Cream, Robinson Spices, koeksisters and much, much more! We also exchange South African magazines!”
To be within reach of everyone we make use of Courier services. We can serve the entire South Island. Orders can be made via telephone, fax, or email.
We all come from Africa and mutually understand the special needs and tastes of that continent.
Come by and have a look ad enjoy a cup of Boeretroos and good company.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Email Address: safarimeats@ihug.co.nzTelephone: 03 389 7703
Fax: 03 389 7705
Address: 100 Carmen Road, Hornby, Christchurch
Business Hours: Monday - Friday : 09:00 to 17:30
Saturday : 09:00 to 14:00
