Maseru, Maseru, Lesotho
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Lesotho for vegan & vegetarian travelers
Lesotho can be navigated by vegan and vegetarian travelers using local staples like maize, beans, vegetables, and bread. While meat is common, simple plant-based meals are available with planning.
🌍 Lesotho
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Best For: Maize porridge, vegetables, beans
Challenging Because: Meat is common in stews and soups
🥗 What to Eat
- Vegetarian-friendly: Vegetable stews, maize porridge, beans
- Vegan-friendly: Boiled vegetables, maize porridge, beans
🚫 Watch Out For
- Meat in traditional stews (beef, chicken)
- Butter or milk in porridge
🗣️ Survival Phrases (Sesotho)
- I am vegetarian: Ke setsi sa meroho
(keh SET-see sah MEH-ro-ho) - I am vegan: Ke vegan
(keh VEH-gahn) - No meat: Ha ho nama
(ha ho NAH-mah)
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Stick to maize porridge and vegetable stews — meat is central to most traditional meals.
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