Seafood is always in great demand. Some restaurants specialize in regional South African dishes. Traditional Cape cooking has a delightful Malay influence, and Natal is renowned for its spicy Indian heritage.
Restaurant guides are available from most publicity associations.
Adapters are usually available on loan at major hotels in South Africa. Be certain, however, to bring along transformers where needed. Although some stores in major cities carry transformers, they are not readily available. Three to five star hotels usually have 110 volt outlets for electric shavers in bathrooms and often provide hair dryers and irons. In the cities, you can buy anything from a karakul coat to a crocodile bag, antiques, hand-woven rugs, and individually designed treasures in gold and precious stones.