Mambwe, Zambia
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Zambia for vegan & vegetarian travelers
Zambia
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Best For: Maize-based meals, vegetables
Challenging Because: Meat and fish added to relishes
🥗 What to Eat
- Nshima with vegetable relishes
- Beans and peanuts
- Rape (leafy greens)
- Sweet potatoes
🚫 Watch Out For
- Dried fish (kapenta)
- Meat added to vegetables
🗣️ Survival Phrases (English)
- I am vegetarian: I don’t eat meat or fish
- No fish: No kapenta, please
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Ask what was cooked separately — vegetable sides are common and filling.
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