The Savanna Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Evaluating 235 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company, frequently praising the reliable service. Consumers consistently highlight the fast delivery times, excellent communication, and the exceptional care taken with packaging fragile items and perishable goods. Shoppers deeply appreciate finding authentic regional products and mention that customer support is responsive, friendly, and helpful when resolving problems. However, some customers also noted occasional issues with product quality regarding fresh items like vegetables, finding them disappointing, old, or spoiled upon arrival. A few reviewers additionally experienced frustrating delivery delays, missing items from their packages, or orders that took significantly longer than anticipated to arrive.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I've just received my first delivery from Savannah. Order No. 13636198334845. I'm delighted that my 10 bottles of Mrs Balls were so well packed that there's no breakages. My creamed sweetcorn tins... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The boerewors was well packed but not very cold so that needs to be improved, the gems were perfect and we are enjoying them with the wors on braais. Price was ok, communication and delivery... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been dealing with Savanna for a while now. I am so impressed at the wonderful service and understanding I received from them recently. I had a problem with an order and contacted them immediate... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible customer service. Royal mail messed up a Friday delivery meaning my parcel was sat in the depot over the weekend in the hottest days of the year. I contacted Savanna asking if in future I... See more


Company details

  1. Grocery Store
  2. Fresh Food Market
  3. Gourmet Grocery Store
  4. Meat Products Supplier
  5. South African Restaurant
  6. Wine Store

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The Savanna, Award-Winning South African Food in the UK. Discover authentic, award-winning biltong and droewors, freshly made at our Wimbledon butchery using traditional South African recipes. Explore our wide selection of South African groceries, craft beers, and fine wines, all imported directly from South Africa. With stores across London and a nationwide online shop, The Savanna brings the taste of home to South Africans in the UK, and introduces new fans to the best of South African flavour. Shop online or find your nearest store at www.thesavanna.co.uk


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4.2

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another great order experience

My order was correct and in good condition including fresh gem squashes. It was delivered properly in the place I chose for it to be placed when delivered by Royal Mail.

September 12, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arrived early!!

Arrived early!!! Beautifully packaged, and the boerewors was in a cold pack. Absolutely amazing as usual

September 11, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Inedible Gem Squashes

I am currently in UK - originally from Zimbabwe where my favourite veg was Gem Squash. They were always fresh, juicy and creamy. With that in mind I ordered a punnet of Gems from you thinking I was going to get the same quality as I remember. There is a local farmer who used to grow them but he stopped a while back hence my excitement at finding that you guys import them.
Sadly, I was very disappointed in the quality of those I received.
They had extremely hard skins that had already yellowed and extremely difficult to pierce with a fork as I used to do back home. They were also stringy and I had to cook them longer than normal to make sure they were edible.
All in all, I threw out the uneaten remainder (I ate 2 or 3) and decided not to buy anything else from your shop.

August 11, 2026
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Reply from The Savanna

Hello Sam,

Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that the gem squash you received did not meet your expectations, especially given the fond memories you have of enjoying them back home in Zimbabwe.

We understand how disappointing it must have been to receive gem squash with such hard skins and a stringy texture, particularly when you were looking forward to recreating that familiar experience.

Our current gem squash is fresh and was harvested recently, but we appreciate that freshness alone does not make up for a product that did not meet the quality you expected. We will certainly pass your feedback on to the relevant team and address this matter.

We’re very sorry for the disappointment and for the food that was ultimately wasted.

Kind regards,
The Savanna Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Rubbish Koeksisters

I've just received my first delivery from Savannah. Order No. 13636198334845. I'm delighted that my 10 bottles of Mrs Balls were so well packed that there's no breakages. My creamed sweetcorn tins are dented but that's okay.
My HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT is the koeksisters. I popped them in my basket as a little treat. They are tiny, over-cooked (very dark brown) and a bit dense. They are definitely not the treat I was expecting when I eagerly opened the box... and they are really expensive for such an inferior product.

September 10, 2026
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Reply from The Savanna

Hello Cathy,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that your order arrived safely and that the Mrs Balls bottles were well packed, but we are very sorry to hear that the koeksisters were such a disappointment.

We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will address your feedback with the relevant team regarding the size, texture and quality of the product.

Thank you again for your honest feedback.

Kind regards,
The Savanna Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with the service and how my issue was resolved

I am very happy with the service I received from The Savanna. There was a mistake with my original order and a few items were missing, but after I contacted them, they responded and handled the issue very well. I really appreciate that they listened to me, trusted me as their customer, and arranged for the missing items to be sent. I received everything this morning and I am very pleased. Mistakes can happen, but what matters is how a company responds, and The Savanna handled my concern professionally. Thank you so much for your excellent customer service. I am a very happy customer and would happily order from you again.”

September 9, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Late delivery with zero customer service

Bought several times from Savanna and have had a good experience but the test of a company is when things go wrong and they have totally failed. Meat arrived and clearly had been in transit for too long and products were room temperature i.e around 20 celcius. With chicken and boerie cant take a chance (especially since their own sticker says it must be delivered in a day). It has been 4 days since they told me i had been despatched. More concerning however is their apparant total lack of customer service. No reply to mails except an auto reply. No reply from the media manager who sent me a nice mail after my purchase thanking me and saying I can contact them if any problems. Crickets.

September 7, 2026
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Reply from The Savanna

Hello Mark,

Please accept our sincere apologies once again for the experience you have had with your recent order. We completely understand your concerns, particularly regarding the temperature of the fresh meat after such a long transit time, and we are very sorry that you have also struggled to get a response from our team.

This is certainly not the level of customer service we aim to provide, and we understand your disappointment, especially as you have been a returning customer.

If this matter has still not been resolved, please email us at customerservice@thesavanna.co.za and let us know, so that we can address this for you as a priority.

Kind regards,
The Savanna Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was so excited to receive my goodies…

I was so excited to receive my goodies from South Africa and it was definitely worth the short wait. I work in a retirement care home and I was excited to let some try it out. A little tasty of SA. I especially enjoyed my Amarula drink. Also looking forward to the Gem Squads. Thank you so much!

September 4, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Now a happy customer.

There were items missing from the box which is very disappointing.
18 Hunters extreme and 2 Willards things not in the box.
But this morning another box arrived with the outstanding Hunters extreme, so I'm hoping the willards things will turn up tomorrow.

September 5, 2026
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