Pyramids of Meroë (West), Kabushiya, Sudan
Photo by Jillian Amatt – Artistic Voyages on Unsplash
Sudan for vegan & vegetarian travelers
Sudan
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Best For: Legumes, flatbreads, vegetable stews
Challenging Because: Meat broths and ghee
🥗 What to Eat
- Ful medames (fava beans)
- Kisra (sorghum flatbread)
- Lentils and vegetable stews
- Fresh salads and tomatoes
🚫 Watch Out For
- Ghee (samna)
- Meat broth in stews
🗣️ Survival Phrases (Arabic)
- I am vegetarian: أنا نباتي / نباتية
(ana na-ba-TEE / na-ba-TEE-yah) - No meat: بدون لحم
(bi-doon lahm)
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Beans, bread, and vegetables are widely available — confirm no meat broth is used.
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