Stylish Accommodation on the East Rand at Marle’ Lodge Bed & Breakfast
Marle’ Lodge is a charming three-star B&B guest house conveniently situated in Alberton, just off the N3 freeway. Nestled in a peaceful setting, the lodge offers relaxing and comfortable accommodation with
Stylish Accommodation on the East Rand at Marle’ Lodge Bed & Breakfast
Marle’ Lodge is a charming three-star B&B guest house conveniently situated in Alberton, just off the N3 freeway. Nestled in a peaceful setting, the lodge offers relaxing and comfortable accommodation with
In Uncertain Times, Wonderbag Offers a Simple Solution to Load Shedding and High Bills
After nearly a year of reprieve, rolling power outages have returned to South Africa, leaving households, businesses, and communities once again grappling with the uncertainty
Fun, run and family specials at Blanco Guest Farm
Nestled at the foot of the Winterberg Mountains on a privately owned nature reserve, Blanco Guest Farm and Resort offers the perfect family retreat. With
Ihlozi Bush Lodge offers the ultimate bush getaway
In the Hluhluwe area of KwaZulu-Natal lies Kuleni Game Park. Sitting on 200 hectares of pristine Indigenous bush, guest can embark on a luxurious getaway.
Marking Milestones in Style: Your Bucket-List, Reimagined
Life’s milestones deserve extraordinary celebrations. Whether it’s a wedding anniversary, honeymoon, babymoon, or a long-awaited adventure, South Africa offers unforgettable luxury experiences for every occasion.
Celebrate Love Anytime: Romantic Experiences in the Bergrivier Region
February may be known as the month of love, but romance shouldn’t be limited to just one time of year. True connection is about making
Embrace The Best of Family Living in Salt Rock City on the North Coast
The recent interest rate cut by the South African Reserve Bank, marking the second reduction in three months, has further boosted confidence in the property
Grace Country Retreat, a haven of peace and tranquillity
Tucked away on the outskirts of the charming town of Memel in the North Eastern Free State, Grace Country Retreat offers a peaceful sanctuary just
Kruger Shalati Offers Ex-Pats and Locals Unforgettable Multigenerational Safari Getaways This Easter
Skukuza, South Africa – Kruger Shalati, the renowned Train on the Bridge experience in the heart of Kruger National Park, is redefining the family safari.
Days at Sea – five-star treatment by the sea
On the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, basking in the gentle breeze of the Indian Ocean is a forgotten paradise. Days at Sea, situated close to
Duiker Game Lodge – unwind in the beauty of Hluhluwe
KwaZulu-Natal is a hive for game reserves in South Africa, with over 50 private reserves spread across the province. Sitting on 1600 hectares in the
Get Front Row Seats to The Kruger National Park’s “Mini Migration”
It’s one of South Africa’s best-kept secrets – a seasonal movement of mammals in the legendary Kruger National Park that’s known as the “mini migration”.
Three Destinations to Embrace Slow Travel in 2025
Slow travel is more than just a trend—it is a mindset. It is about immersing yourself in a destination, forging authentic connections with local cultures,
Escape to Lodge Afrique where luxury meets nature on the North Coast
Located in the holiday village of St. Lucia on the KwaZulu Natal North Coast, Lodge Afrique is a four-star luxury guest house offering comfort and
Cape Town, You Had Me at Hello
Move over, Bangkok and New York – Cape Town has just claimed the title of Best City in the World. After securing second place in
Bonamanzi Game Reserve – your holistic paradise in KwaZulu-Natal
Hidden in the garden province of KwaZulu-Natal and spread over 4000 hectares, you’ll find paradise. Surrounded by Sand Forest and the Hluhluwe River guarding its
Berchtesgaden Game Ranch – your authentic African experience
The Bosveld area of Limpopo is home to thriving ecosystems and an abundance of wildlife. Which is why Berchtesgaden Game Ranch calls it home. Owned by Johannes
Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort – swing, stay, and unwind
In 1957, a man from England named Robert Henry Gooderson moved to South Africa, or as he called it the land of milk and honey.
Eat Your Heart Out This Valentine’s Day: Romantic Specials & Dining Experiences
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to spoil your special someone with a romantic meal. No matter where you are, there’s a dreamy spot nearby,
Pelican’s Nest offers family fun in St Lucia
St Lucia is a jewel on South Africa’s coastline. With breathtaking beaches and handfuls of once-in-a-lifetime attractions and activities, this magnificent town is perfect for
Little Eden – St Lucia’s slice of heaven
In the northern area of KwaZulu-Natal, resting along a pristine coastline is the small town of St Lucia. It’s a quaint town well-known for its
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga– the pinnacle of five-star treatment
Durban is one of those coastal cities often travelled to for business or pleasure. As you drive through its busy streets searching for a place
Botswana and Morocco Named in BBC Guide to The Best Places to Travel in 2025
Travel and exotic destinations hold many meanings to different people – some see it as a way to escape their busy lives, while others can
Moonflower Cottages – your home away from home
Moonflower Cottages, located in Randburg area of Johannesburg’s northern suburbs, offers guests a charming self-catering retreat that feels like home. This little hidden gem of
Blandford Manor – Johannesburg’s oasis for every occasion
Blandford Manor, located near the area of Randburg, Johannesburg, combineselegance and convenience to make your next conference or event truly exceptional.With a legacy of hosting
Finding great accommodation, restaurants, spas adventure and more
Actually, Home Food and Travel offers a lot more than just reviews of accommodation, restaurants, spas and adventure activities. We also visit great destinations, receive advice from interior designers and stop to smell the roses and taste the coffee.
Our team of journalists are seasoned travels and love visiting the myriad of exciting places around South Africa. Whether it is off the beaten track or in the heart of the top attractions of the country, we’ll be there,
Home Food and Travel advice on finding the right accommodation
So what is the right accommodation? Well more often than not, it’s your travel budget that dictates the type of accommodation that you choose.
Expensive is not always better. Our team at Home Food and Travel will tell you that they have camped in areas with limited ablutions and had a wonderful holiday. They have also spent a night in a five star hotel only to be disappointed because their expectations exceeded the experience.
The reason for your travels will also affect your choice. A business trip requires different amenities to a beach holiday.
Our articles, reviews and experiences can certainly help you make your decision.
Restaurants with a good mix of service, food and ambiance
To my mind a great restaurant offers three things – excellent service, great food and a wonderful ambiance. Of these, service is the most important.
No matter that the food is delicious and the setting delightful, poor service can ruin the occasion. However, great service combined with mediocre meal and a plane jane restaurant can still be a pleasant night out.
We’ve eaten in restaurants that are really dirty but with incredible food and couldn’t help but give a rave review. We’ve also hardly noticed what we ate because the setting was just amazing.
However, the best restaurants come with the best of service, food and ambiance.
Spas are the ultimate relaxation aid
How do you know when you have had a great spa experience? The answer, of course, is when you doze off on the treatment table.
Well that’s our theory anyway. It also doesn’t take a grand location with enormous facilities for a spa to be really good
A small, personal spa that is owner run can result in the best massage you have ever experienced. However, the grand spas in five star hotels offer unsurpassed facilities in an environment that just makes the stress in your shoulders and neck melt away before you even finish checking in.
Adventure!
You don’t have to be an adrenaline junky to enjoy an exciting experience. In fact, what are commonly termed adventure activities usually have incredibly high safety standards and unblemished safety records.
Ziplining, bungy jumping and shark cage diving are all very safe. It’s just that our mind tells us we are craaazzzzyyyy to be doing this.
On the road to great places of accommodation, restaurants, spas and adventure activities
If you’re driving, be safe and make use of all the wonderful farm stalls that populate South Africa’s open roads.
If you overhear somebody asking a lot of questions or see someone taking photos of empty bedrooms chances are it’s one of our Home Food and Travel team members.
We’re out looking or those great places of accommodation, restaurants, spas and adventure activities.
See you on the road!
