Top 5 Victoria Falls Food: Eat & Drink Like a Local
Planning a trip to the majestic Victoria Falls? You should make sure to pack your appetite, because the local cuisine is an adventure by itself! It’s really so much more than just a pretty waterfall – this area offers some truly delightful eating and drinking experiences that’ll have you wanting more, at the end of the day. So, you can discover how to see the big Vic Falls, and it may also give you unique and remarkable eating adventure that you won’t want to miss.
1. Bream: Fresh From the Zambezi
If you like a bit of fish, then Bream really needs to be at the top of your list, right, it’s like a really local favorite! This is no ordinary fish, okay; it’s typically caught fresh from the Zambezi River and grilled to perfection. Picture this: you are enjoying the soft, flaky meat with a really subtle, yet a kind of smoky flavor, which is just ideal with a crisp salad and maybe some sadza, okay (more on that later, though!). It is nearly, the real taste of Africa, is that it? It’s arguably at its best when enjoyed right by the river, too it’s almost, with the mighty roar of the Falls as your soundtrack.
Where to Find It: A few restaurants along the riverfront boast Bream on their menus. You could look out for places like The Lookout Cafe or maybe even some of the lodges, very, for a pretty great dining experience. Some people have enjoyed it, yet they did warn of possible jackals lurking.
Thinking to visit the riverfront? You’ll first have to take your identification card with you!.
2. Sadza: The Staple Food of Zimbabwe
Okay, so if there is like, only one thing you should make sure that you really try when you are visiting Zimbabwe, then that probably should be Sadza. This staple food, that is prepared from maize flour, is not just a dish; in some respects it’s a really cultural icon! It sort of reminds me a bit of polenta or mashed potatoes. The way locals typically enjoy it is rolled into a ball and then they dip it into stews, relish, or grilled meat. It might be sort of simple, still, the satisfying and hearty flavor can certainly be surprisingly addictive. It also is often served with relish, which, by the way, are like cooked greens usually.
Where to Find It: Honestly, almost everywhere! Every local restaurant will very likely have it on their menus. For a genuinely authentic experience, arguably try some of the smaller, family-owned establishments a little, in town. You can even venture out alone to Vic Falls town because it’s very safe.
3. Mopane Worms: An Adventurous Snack
Now, fancy something very, a little different? You should give Mopane worms a try; they are arguably an unusual but seriously kinda popular snack in this part of the whole country! These aren’t your usual creepy crawlies, basically – they’re packed with protein and arguably they provide a very different taste than you may anticipate! Usually, they’re dried or smoked, they can also be flavored with chilies or sauces. Are you brave enough? Spot a variety of places offering unique selections to quench your bravery.
Where to Find Them: You can probably look at local markets around Victoria Falls, because that tends to be the place. Some hotels and restaurants, actually, will offer them as an appetizer for really adventurous foodies. Even at The Boma.
4. Zambezi Lager: Quench Your Thirst
Right, you are visiting one of the hottest places on earth, literally, and you’re going to need to have something cold to help cool you down, so, arguably, there is nothing which sort of goes better with the African sun than a really crisp Zambezi Lager. This local brew is quite light and refreshing. What really makes it just a little bit special is the fact that the bottle has a silhouette of the pretty spectacular Victoria Falls, too it’s almost! That arguably just makes it the ideal beverage as you’re enjoying those breathtaking sights and sounds. I can certainly confirm that nothing else says “I’m in Africa!” quite like a ‘Zambezi’.
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Where to Find It: You will be pleased to hear that just about every bar, restaurant and shop in the tourist areas seem to stock it. You shouldn’t have any trouble quenching your thirst, virtually.
5. Game Meat: A Taste of the Wild
For a kind of a truly unique dining experience, you can always treat yourself to a bit of game meat. I’m thinking impala, kudu, or maybe warthog – you have so much to choose from! I would argue, very that each kind of meat gives you its own flavor, with some like slight gaminess to enjoy and other milder meats, usually. They usually grill the meat, then they sometimes serve it with distinctive African spices for more punch and extra zing. Very many travellers have enjoyed that and raved about that quite happily!
Where to Find It: Quite a few higher-end restaurants and safari lodges have game meat available, okay. The Boma – Place of Eating is an iconic place that gives you not only the really distinctive food of the whole area but arguably a full-on cultural experience, at the end of the day!
Not sure what to do? You can always find nearby local tours here!