{"id":16852,"date":"2020-02-25T13:39:56","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T13:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/?p=16852"},"modified":"2020-03-13T13:47:18","modified_gmt":"2020-03-13T13:47:18","slug":"africa-served-on-a-platter-what-food-to-expect-on-a-safari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/africa-served-on-a-platter-what-food-to-expect-on-a-safari\/","title":{"rendered":"Africa served on a platter: What food to expect on a Safari"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The untamed wilderness, halcyon lands and modern cities, this is Africa! Just as the destination, you\u2019ll find the same sumptuous variety in the food that is been served here. In Africa<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, you will find everything from international award-winning restaurants to appetising fusion food stirred up by Africa\u2019s rich cultural heritage\u2026 and that\u2019s without the mouth-watering local ingredients served in spectacular wilderness settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, what can you expect to have on your plate when you are on safari?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Safari chefs take pride in themselves on serving brilliantly prepared food, every dish served in a remote location comes from a chef who had ample knowledge to order in the right ingredients. You can count on flavourful, healthy food prepared by expert culinarians and served with the warm hospitality that Africa has to offer. Here’s a peek at what you can expect on your plate while at on safari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Delectable menus offered at lodges<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

‘The more remote the lodge: the simpler the menu, the more central the lodge: the more sophisticated the menu.’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only some lodges offer a la carte dining \u2013 you\u2019re much more likely to encounter generous buffets, platters of delicious homemade snacks and tea-time treats, and 3-course dinners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Suggested Reads:<\/strong> <\/span>The Best of Paris Cuisine: Bon Appetit!<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Delightful meals on mobile safaris<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mobile safaris are comprised of all\nthe essential comforts and an added benefit of a camp that moves locations with\nyou as you explore. These tented camps offer you much more exclusivity than\nmost lodges do and provide you with a solid safari experience in Africa – a\nvery modern take on the expeditions of adventurers of yesteryear. You can\nexpect your cook to indulge your palate with delicious, well-cooked meals.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your plate will be filled with typical African favourites, lavish portions and scrumptious surprises, like freshly baked bread, all created in a novel kitchen in the bush and you would be able to experience it all with the special offers we have on board!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here is some food that you can enjoy while on safari:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Foo<\/strong>d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You can have starches such as fufu, ugali, pap, sadza or mealie meal \u2013 a stiff maize meal similar to thick polenta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A variety of bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vegetables: homegrown herbs similar\nto spinach, butternut squash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A spread of fresh salads. (Though\nfresh lettuce and cucumber can be rare at times)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A variety of game is served, usually\ngrilled medium-rare because the meat does dry out easily \u2013 for example gemsbok,\nspringbok, impala, ostrich, kudu and warthog. (in case you are wondering and\nfeeling guilty about eating game, don\u2019t worry! The meat comes from farms and\nnot the reserve you are visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can expect robust oxtail stews,\nlamb shanks in red wine, butter pastry meat pies, Cape Malay or Indian curries\nand plenty of heavy root vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Game birds such as guinea fowl and\nquail (Farmed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seafood \u2013 local fish, prawns and sometimes other shellfish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fine dining \u2013 some lodges of tasteful\nmenus including dishes such as \u201ccrisp bass with porcini mushrooms and oxtail\ncrust on wilted greens with red wine mushroom sauce\u201d. If the idea of eating\nwarmed canned beans at a fire leaves you fearful, you should consider a safari\nlodge for options like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plenty of fresh-cut fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Suggested Reads:<\/span><\/strong> The Best destinations to Visit if you Love Street Food!!<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DRINKS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Local coffees<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rooibos (redbush) tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gin & tonic \u2013 the most popular bush break drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amarula \u2013 sweet, creamy liquor made\nfrom the Amarula fruit that elephants get drunk on. Take it with a shot of\nwhisky to reduce the sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Witblits \u2013 a raw spirit that makers\nneed a permit to distil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amarula \u2013 sweet, creamy liquor made\nfrom the Amarula fruit that elephants consume and gets drunk on. A tip, order\nit with a shot of whisky to reduce the sweetness and add a little warming jolt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TIP: <\/strong>Do take precautions, as eating food you aren\u2019t used\nto, especially while on anti-malaria tablets could cause upsets. Always get an\nappropriate prescription from your doctor for any potential stomach bugs,\nbefore you go on safari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you would like to savour on some of this delectable yet unique cuisine, check out flights to Africa<\/span><\/strong><\/a> and all holiday deals.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flavourful food, safari adventures and much more await you in Africa! If you\u2019re interested in visiting, then we\u2019ll be more than glad to help you find the perfect deal! From cheap flights to Africa<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, best escorted holidays<\/span><\/strong><\/a> and special offers, Travel Center\u2019s got it all in one place. All you have to do is call or send us an e-mail and start planning your trip with us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The untamed wilderness, halcyon lands and modern cities, this is Africa! Just as the destination, you\u2019ll find the same sumptuous variety in the food that is been served here. In Africa, you will find everything from international award-winning restaurants to appetising fusion food stirred up by Africa\u2019s rich cultural heritage\u2026 and that\u2019s without the mouth-watering […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":354,"featured_media":16857,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16852","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-drink"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16852","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/354"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16852"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16852\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17318,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16852\/revisions\/17318"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16857"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16852"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16852"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16852"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}