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The Vegetarian Guide To African Safaris Top Tips For Vegetarians On Safari

The Vegetarian Guide to African Safaris: top tips for vegetarians on safari

The Vegetarian Guide to African Safaris: top tips for vegetarians on safari.

If you’re a vegetarian or vegan, you might be wondering if you’ll starve while on safari in Africa or if you’ll only be eating lettuce and nuts. The quick answer is no; you won’t go hungry or be forced to eat junk food.

Many vegetarians and vegans must endure the sometimes taxing and difficult task of ordering a good vegetarian or vegan dinner, which frequently entails fighting to keep chicken out of your salad. First, will it be difficult to follow a vegetarian or vegan diet while on an African safari?

Note: Vegan or Vegetarian Approaching

Inform them that you don’t consume half of what is typically seen as food! You’ll be shocked to learn how many places go above and above by being a little forewarning.

It’s crucial to confirm when you make your safari reservation and to let the safari company, hotels, and camps know about any dietary restrictions you may have before your trip!
If you simply let them know that there will be a vegetarian in the home, you’ll be astonished at how accommodating most establishments can be. My meals when traveling are frequently the talk of the table! I’m served first on the plane, and once more, my food is frequently the talk of the room (for plane food, that is).

One benefit of scheduling a guided safari is that, even if you’re a fortunate vegetarian (like me), safari firms (like us) take care of everything and make sure you’re nourished and comfortable in Africa.

Vegans and vegetarians can be accommodated in Africa!

Since safaris have been operating for years and tourism is well-established in some of the famous African safari nations, the catering system is well-oiled enough to handle a few vegetarians. Since many people in the majority of African nations cannot afford to eat a lot of meat anyway, fruits and vegetables are always available in these regions of the world.

Shops, restaurants, and tour companies may accommodate vegetarians and even vegans in many locations, particularly in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Kenya. Because they are more diversified and cosmopolitan, big cities in particular provide vegetarian and vegan food and ingredients. This covers Windhoek, Johannesburg, and Nairobi.

Vegetarian in Africa

Ask, and you’ll get it. Vegan or Vegetarian Cuisine
Language boundaries are not a major problem because English is spoken in the majority of large towns and in several safari nations, like Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, and others (you probably understand English if you’re reading this). There won’t be any communication issues if you’re taking a guided tour with a safari company like us.The Vegetarian Guide to African Safaris top tips for vegetarians on safari

This is a traveler’s review of vegetarian food served during a Zambian safari:

“During one of my journeys to Zambia, I had a vegetarian guest who was both gluten intolerant and had another allergy. Despite the lack of notice, the lodge managed to get the chef to speak with her, and she received her own customized meals throughout the week that were tailored to her dietary restrictions. It’s great when the lodges can accommodate guests with certain dietary needs, but those who are vegan, vegetarian, or have other dietary restrictions should try to notify the lodges in advance so they can make accommodations for them.”

As you can see, a vegetarian with allergies is being cared for in Africa, but once more, please be considerate enough to alert your hosts in advance. More on the topic of vegetarians in Africa.

Eat Spiced Up Vegetarian Indian food.

There are sizable Indian populations at some safari locations, and Indian food offers a wide variety of vegetarian options. You will therefore have a plenty of options if you enjoy spicy food. Many mild and non-spicy options are also available!

Indian and vegetarian eateries consist of:

South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal city of Durban, Zanzibar Island off Tanzania, Vegging Out Dar es Salaam, Happy Cow Indian Vegetarian Cuisine

There are plenty of vegetarian options in Zanzibar alone.
Indian Vegetarian Silk Route Radha
Stone Town Cafe: upscale vegetarian food at the Mountoni Marine restaurant
The Forodhani Market
Concerned about following a vegan or vegetarian diet while on safari? More concepts…
Look through forums like this one. Are there any vegetarians or vegans present?
Consume Omega 3, 6, and 9 (excellent for vegetables) or a protein supplement.
Bring along some trail mix or almonds for on-the-go munchies.
Consult your travel agency or safari company.
Examine online directories for vegetarian cuisine and dining establishments (more on that later).
Health stores typically carry vegetarian foods and products, so look for these
Last but not least, the human body is robust and can function for a while without a diet heavy in protein. You might need to make some adjustments if you are traveling alone to isolated or very meat-dependent regions of the world! Although I’m not a doctor, I can tell you that if you have a resourceful mindset, you’ll be just as good as a vegetarian anywhere! There’s no reason to panic or disparage vegetarians.

In South Africa, being a vegetarian

I’ve been a vegetarian in South Africa since 1993, therefore I can say with confidence that there won’t be any issues with eating when visiting.

What about the popular braai (barbecue) in South Africa? I’ve made my own protein (vegetable patties or something similar) and have survived several braais, which typically include mountains of salad. You can even put your donation on the grill by wrapping it in tin foil!

As a vegetarian who has traveled extensively in South Africa, I have always found options, whether I’m in the middle of the wilderness on a Kruger Park safari or in the heart of the Karoo, which is known for its lamb dishes. Contrary to claims that quiche on safari is unpleasant (if you eat eggs), quiche is usually great in South Africa. Vegetarian salads, pies, stews, and pasta dishes are also readily available and typically delicious.

My Favorite Vegetarian Schnitzel

The following SA Vegetarian Guides are useful:
SA Vegan
Greetings, Cow Veggie Bunch
These restaurant guides can assist you in finding vegetarian-friendly establishments in South Africa, even if they are not vegetarian:
Win and Dine Dining Out Eating out
Finally, rest assured that vegans and vegetarians on safari in Africa will be well-fed.