Travelers look to countries, agencies and itineraries that reflect their ethical and personal life choices. As a vegan you may be wondering if you’re going to go hungry or just eat spinach and beans, lettuce and toasted sandwiches on safari in Africa. Well, with us not at all. In most African countries many people can’t afford much meat in their diets, which means that there are plenty of fruits (Mangoes, tasty and juicy Pineapple, Watermelon, Papaya, Bananas and vegetables (carry flower, mushrooms, broccoli, peas…). All the ingredients in Rwanda are super fresh, locally produced and yummy.
Below are some tips to keep in mind to enjoy your safari:
– Communicate openly: No detail is too small to be mentioned. The important thing is to inform your safari company or your lodges about your dietary requirements prior to your tour! We will make sure that you obtain the appropriate accommodation that can cater for you properly
– Stay at the most up-market lodges possible or consider staying a stand-alone safari villa: These are more equipped to handle vegan menus. Some lodges lodges grow their own organic vegetables or have some local women grow specific items for them. By booking with a lodge that is already aware of the requirements you have in your diet and the needs associated with veganism (animal rights, anti-animal testing, etc), you’ll have one less headache and complete peace of mind. Or Staying in alone safari villa will allow you to determine your menu as you please due to the presence of a private chef.
-Book your airplane meals in advance: As well as finding suitable food at your destination, you also need to think about what you’re going to eat on the plane, especially if you’re in for a long haul flight. Airplanes can cater for vegans, but they sometimes need to know in advance if you require a special meal.
-Plentiful Chinese and Indian restaurants in Kigali: The traditional Indian and Chinese diet are famously easily adaptable to being vegan so these restaurants will be more familiar cooking plant-based dishes including loads of vegetarian options. So, if you like it spicy then you’ll be spoilt for choice. There are lots of mild and non-spicy choices too. They are also other vegan restaurant with delicious menu such Afia Organic and Turambe shop
– Bring your own snacks and vegan-friendly toiletries: Bringing in individually packed protein powder, Kind Bars, nuts and travel friendly packets of nut butters can keep you satiated when your options are limited or nonexistent, but some governments will not allow foreign agricultural produce to enter their countries be sure to check the customs rules – you cannot transport food in plastic bags in Rwanda.
Although some do, many hotels don’t have vegan-friendly bathroom amenities, toiletries or other products. If this is important to you, bring your own soaps, shampoos and toothpaste, shopping them can be also challenging country.
Learn terms in local language: Instead of just saying that I’m vegan or vegetarian It’s also helpful to look up some phrases ahead of time such as: I do not eat meat, chicken or pork. I do not eat fish. I do not eat eggs. I do not drink milk, eat butter or cheese, or consume dairy products. Is there chicken/beef/pork/fish stock in this?
With us, you are in good company. We’re all about spoiling you! Contact us for a Vegan or Vegetarian Safari in Uganda or Rwanda.
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