What Food & Drink Are Really Like on a Tanzania Safari
Fresh lodge meals, scenic picnic lunches, bush breakfasts on select days, and clear answers on dietary needs, drinking water, and alcohol — so nothing about mealtimes is a surprise.
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Quick Answer
Most safari days include breakfast at your lodge, a picnic lunch in the park with a packed hamper, and dinner back at your lodge or camp — with a bush breakfast or bush dinner on select days when scheduled. Water, soft drinks, beer, wine, and coffee are included in the safari vehicle on game drives; lodge drinks are usually separate. Bottled or filtered water is provided throughout, and dietary needs like vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, or low-sodium are routinely accommodated when shared in advance.
What's Included Each Safari Day
Simple, Clear & Confirmed Before You Fly
Breakfast
Served at your lodge or camp each morning, or as a sunrise bush breakfast on select days when scheduled.
Lunch
A picnic lunch in the park on game-drive days, with a packed safari hamper included — easy, and it keeps you out among the wildlife.
Dinner
Dinner at your lodge or camp each evening, prepared by the lodge's own kitchen.
Travel days: arrival and departure meals depend on flight timing and hotel check-in — EXG Safaris confirms exactly what's included so there's no guessing.
Where You'll Eat
Breakfast With Sunrise, Lunch Near Wildlife Country
Your itinerary already includes a bush lunch and sundowner on select days — this is what mealtimes actually look like along the way.
Lodge & Camp Dining
- Fresh meals prepared daily by professional lodge kitchens
- Clean dining areas and consistent service
Picnic Lunch in the Park
- A scenic picnic lunch during game drives
- Simple, safe, and it maximizes your wildlife-viewing time
Special Meal Moments
- A beautiful bush setup in nature, when arranged, for a memorable meal
- The kind of sundowner or bush-dinner moment included in select itineraries
What the Food Is Like
American-Friendly & Easy
Most lodges serve a mix of familiar favorites and fresh local flavors.
Good to know: if you prefer simple, familiar meals, we can keep it easy.
- Fresh fruit, eggs, pancakes, cereal, and toast for breakfast
- Soups, salads, grilled chicken, fish, or beef, rice, and vegetables for lunch and dinner
- Vegetarian choices available daily
- Mild options available for seniors, kids, and sensitive stomachs
Food & Water Safety
A Common Question, Answered Clearly
Yes — food and water safety is taken seriously on an EXG Safaris trip.
- Trusted lodges and camps with professional kitchens
- Meals prepared fresh and served in clean dining spaces
- Guidance on smart choices if you have a sensitive stomach
- Clear direction on what water to drink and what to avoid
Bottled or filtered water is provided throughout your safari. Drinking tap water in Tanzania is not recommended.
Drinks — Very Clear
No Surprises. We Explain It Before You Go.
Included on Game Drives (In Your Safari Vehicle)
- Drinking water
- Soft drinks
- Beer and wine
- Champagne for celebration moments
- Coffee available in the safari vehicle during game drives
Lodge & Camp Drinks
Lodge drinks are typically separate and paid directly to the lodge, unless your specific lodge plan includes them.
Before you travel, EXG Safaris tells you exactly what your lodge includes, what's extra, and what to expect at each stop.
Dietary Needs & Allergies
Tell Us Early & We Plan Safely
Many common needs can be supported. Share your details early so EXG Safaris can match the right lodges and meals before you travel.
For families, seniors, and picky eaters: mild meals and familiar options can be requested, meal timing is planned around rest breaks, and the pace stays calm so meals feel relaxing, not rushed.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free, where available
- No dairy or lactose sensitive
- Nut allergies, with advance notice
- Low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, and low-spice meals
FAQ
Meals & Drinks Questions
Tell Us Your Food Needs. We'll Plan the Right Lodges.
Share your dietary needs and travel dates, and the EXG team will confirm meals, timing, and exactly what's included before you fly.