I suggest you take a picnic basket and your own camping table and chairs and have a picnic lunch at the tree. You can also have the genuine African street food experience of eating Dust Chicken and Pap or as the Venda call it Vhuswa (maize meal porridge). In Tshipise (7 km from the Big Tree, see directions below) there are two options for local food. Either stop in at Thivhahangwi’s open air, under the baobab restaurant or eat at a meal at the Food Zone. At Thivhahangwi’s restaurant you will be served you a delicious piece of chicken braai’ed on a fire with Vhuswa. At the Food Zone meat stews and vegetable relishes are served. Please remember that you are expected to wash your hands before eating, she will provide you with water to do this and you will be eating with your fingers. To do this pinch a piece of vhuswa with your fingers then dip it into the relish/stew or tear off a piece of chicken and pop it into your mouth together with the vhuswa. Its always delicious  After the meal wash your hands again, this time you will need to! If you find eating with your fingers too much then just ask your host for a spoon or fork. If you want to give Thivhahangwi a call in advance her number is 072 185 6991 and Fhulu’s number at the Food Zone is 082 223 7884. Please remember phone numbers can change any time.