Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Namibia
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Namibia for vegan & vegetarian travelers
Namibia can be challenging for vegan travelers due to meat-heavy cuisine, but vegetarian travelers can find grains, vegetables, and legumes in markets and urban restaurants.
Namibia
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️☆☆☆ (2/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Best For: Markets, vegetables, grains
Challenging Because: Meat-heavy food culture
🥗 What to Eat
- Vegetable stews
- Beans, maize porridge (pap)
- Fresh fruits and bread
🚫 Watch Out For
- Meat broths in stews
- Hidden meat in sauces
🗣️ Survival Phrases (English / Afrikaans)
- No meat: Geen vleis
(kheen flace) - I am vegetarian: Ek is vegetariër
(ek iss veh-geh-tah-REE-er)
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Self-catering and markets are the easiest way to eat veg here.
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