Southern Mozambique
At Casa do Capitão, with well-prepared seafood and meat grills and wonderful views over the bay.
Must-see restaurants in Southern Africa
Zambia
Run by a friendly owner, Nalu's does over 20 different varieties of woodfired pizzas, as well as homemade pastas and grilled meat dishes.
Hermanus
The emphasis is on seafood at this 1860s thatched cottage draped with fishing nets, though it also serves steaks and traditional meals.
Northern Cape
A chain bar-restaurant focusing on meat, with a few salads, seafood dishes and pizzas. It's a pleasantly cool spot after a hot drive.
Mozambique
Simple Mozambican-style meals are offered at this small place at the Centro Social do HCB.
Southern Mozambique
Salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta and a changing daily menu plus smoothies and gourmet coffees. It’s in the Lexus shopping mall.
Western Cape
This trendy deli-cafe-art gallery is a pleasant place to grab a light lunch or a good cup of coffee and relax in the garden.
Western Cape
A roaring fire and an old-timer tickling the ivories make this an atmospheric spot for lunch. The lamb curry is recommended.
Plettenberg Bay
With a deck overlooking the beach, this is a great place for a simple meal and perhaps views of dolphins surfing the waves.
Garden Route
A popular local lunch spot sitting high above the beach. There's lots of seafood, including a selection of combo platters.
Lilongwe
As well as Blue Ginger, this arcade has numerous fast-food restaurants and bars.
Northern Cape
There's a supermarket in this shopping centre, as well as a bar-restaurant serving pizza, pasta, burgers and steaks.
Sea Point to Hout Bay
Slick vegetarian and vegan place offering freshly pressed juices, smoothies, breakfast bowls, salads and wraps.
Botswana
One of the best supermarkets in the whole southern Kalahari region. It's in the main town, 3km off the highway.
Northern Mozambique
At ground level in the rather ugly Centro Comercial, this thin cafe does burgers, pizzas and other light meals.
Mozambique
On the main road and near Millennium BIM bank, this place has samosas, burgers, yogurt and other light meals.
Southern Mozambique
This reasonably well-stocked supermarket makes a good stop for self-caterers. It's one block west of the EN1.
North West Province
In the centre of the park, this place has a gift shop and a store with a reasonable range of basic supplies.
Southern Mozambique
Well stocked for self-catering. It’s near the end of the tarmac road, diagonally opposite Millennium BIM.
Garden Route
The only place to eat in Buffalo Bay serves burgers, steaks, seafood and salads and has great ocean views.
Knysna
At the Waterfront, this is a good place for breakfast or coffee and cake. It also serves pizza and pasta.
Maputo
A tranquil garden setting with a children’s play area and bay views, plus tasty pastries and coffees.
eSwatini (Swaziland)
This mall has a decent supermarket and a handful of chain restaurants – Ocean Basket is the best bet.
Southern Mozambique
Pastries, breads and light meals. It’s one block east of the main street at the southern end of town.
Southern Mozambique
For hot, fresh rolls. It’s next to the market, and close enough to dash over to from the bus stand.
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Serves up wraps, sandwiches, real coffee and all-day breakfasts in a nice little courtyard garden.
Southern Mozambique
Tasty, inexpensive soups, pregos (steak rolls) and sandwiches to eat there or take away.
Malawi
For self-catering, the Peoples Supermarket on the main drag sells toiletries, biscuits and milk.
Maputo
This place with counter seating is popular with locals and good for a quick, inexpensive bite.
Western Cape
Simple sandwiches are on offer, plus some pretty delicious cakes. Try the lemon meringue.
Northern Cape
Serves basic pub grub such as burgers and snack baskets and has a decent beer selection.
Mozambique
The Central Market in the town centre is the best place to buy fruit and vegetables.
Mozambique
Inexpensive cafe offering pastries and simple local meals in a rather drab interior.
Northern Mozambique
This place has a few Indian Gujarati options among the chicken-and-chip standards.
Maputo
A worker’s cafe, with sandwiches, soups and inexpensive but filling set menus.
