Take a food journey through Africa

AFRICA boasts some of the world’s most gorgeous landscapes, the friendliest people and eco-friendly wildlife experiences. The food scene is equally impressive.

Here are some meals you have to try when you visit these African countries:

South Africa

The country is famed for its multicultural food experiences. Sink your teeth into a bunny chow, hollowed-out bread filled with a curry of your choice, or a with braai meat and sides. In Bo-Kaap, enjoy a Cape Malay curry. For dessert, enjoy malva pudding and milk tart. South Africa has a rich wine culture, with wine estates scattered across the Western Cape. There are also a few in KwaZulu-Natal.

shisanyama

Botswana

When in Botswana, try the national dish called seswaa. The pounded meat dish is a popular meal for locals, so is

a dumpling stuffed with meat and vegetables.

matemekwane,

Namibia

Namibia has many South African food influences with braais and bobotie on most menus. Travellers can also enjoy – a Namibian stiff porridge made from pearl millet flour.

Kenya

matooke, luwombo,

oshifima

Mozambique

A trip to Mozambique will heighten your culinary senses. Sink your teeth into peri-peri chicken, or tuck into a fresh seafood dish. Try a meal prepared with cassava leaves.

Eswatini

wetintsanga,

Uganda

Madagascar

matapa,

Eswatini has strong South African and Portuguese influences. Try

a meal made with boiled pumpkin leaves and nuts, or enjoy an afternoon braai.

nyama

umbidvo

The staple meal in Kenya is made from either maize, sorghum or millet. Pair it with a speciality of grilled goat meat.

ugali,

choma,

Dining in Uganda is a treat. Feast on a type of plantain, or try the

a traditional Ugandan dish cooked in a banana leaf. End a meal with mandazi, which is similar to doughnuts.

Madagascar is renowned for

the country’s national dish.

romazava,

Lasary,

a meat stew with leafy green vegetables, is also a winning dish for guests.

Zanzibar

Like its picturesque sights, Zanzibar’s foodie scene rivals many destinations on the continent. Expect dishes with loads of spices. Try the Zanzibar pizza, which isn’t your traditional style pizza, breyani (also famous in India) and soup.

Egypt

Koshari,

ta’ameya. Ethiopia

dabo

kolo,

urojo

Egypt’s national dish, consists of spiced lentils, rice, tomato sauce, pasta and chickpeas. Other popular dishes include soup and

molokhia

Ethiopians have a strong coffee culture. In fact, coffee drinking is a ritual for locals that can take up to an hour. Their food is equally impressive. Most meals are served on a sourdough-risen flatbread made with teff flour. People use the to scoop up whatever is served, whether curry or meat dishes.

The a snack prepared with roasted barley, chickpeas and peanuts, is available at street vendors and kiosks.

injera

injera,

Tanzania

Tanzania’s style of food packs punch. Tuck into local barbecue, (chips and egg),

(see Kenya). mayai

ugali

and

Zimbabwe

sadza worms.

ugali) chimodho,

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chipsi nyama choma

Zimbabwe’s foodie scene is among the most loved on the continent. Eat (also known as and

Or try a wood oven baked maize bread. Wash it down with

mopane locally brewed beer called the non-alcoholic option of

bol

Mauritius vindaye

renverse

Morocco

b’ssara. usthwala

maheu.

dhall puri,

or

Mauritius has Indian, French, English, Creole and Chinese cuisine influences. Sample the the country’s national dish, or a beautifully spiced rich tomato stew with sausages. Breyani, and an upside-down bowl called

also feature in many menus.

Moroccan food is loved all over the world. Couscous, the national dish of Morocco, and tagine are some of the many dishes to enjoy during your trip. Other meals include and

Wash it down with mint tea.

zalouk, harira