Nlongkak, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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Cameroon for vegan & vegetarian travelers
Cameroon offers mixed accessibility for vegan and vegetarian travelers, as many dishes include meat or fish. However, bean dishes, vegetables, grains, and market food allow plant-based travelers to eat well with flexibility.
Cameroon
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️☆☆☆ (2/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Best For: Beans, plantains, leafy greens
Challenging Because: Meat and fish in most stews
🥗 What to Eat
- Vegetarian: Beans with plantains, vegetable sauces
- Vegan: Boiled cassava, fried plantains, plain vegetables
🚫 Watch Out For
- Dried fish in sauces
- Palm oil with meat stock
🗣️ Survival Phrases (French)
- I am vegetarian: Je suis végétarien(ne) (zhuh swee vay-zhay-tah-ree-en)
- No meat or fish: Sans viande ni poisson (sahn vee-and nee pwah-son)
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Street foods like plantains and beans are your most reliable vegan options.
Capital – YAOUNDE 🇨🇲
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