Cape Town, South Africa
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South Africa for vegan & vegetarian travelers
South Africa
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Best For: Urban cafes, Indian cuisine, markets
Challenging Because: Braai (BBQ) culture
🥗 What to Eat
- Vegetable curries
- Pap with chakalaka (veg relish)
- Salads, roasted veggies, grains
🚫 Watch Out For
- Meat cooked alongside vegetables
- Butter-heavy sides
🗣️ Survival Phrases (English / Afrikaans)
- I am vegetarian: Ek is ’n vegetariër
(ek iss un veh-geh-TAH-ree-er) - No meat: Geen vleis nie
(kheen flace nee)
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Cape Town and Johannesburg are especially veg-forward.
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