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Tips for enjoying a self-drive safari in Uganda while on a Ketogenic/ keto or strict diet

The ketogenic diet or keto diet is a very low-carb, high-fat diet that shares many similarities with the Atikins and or low cab diets.

It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with fat. This reduction in carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called Ketosis.
Ketogenic diets can cause massive reductions in blood sugar and insulin levels. While people want to travel they would love to maintain their strict keto diets.

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The good news is that Uganda is known for having very vibrant food traditions. Fruits as well as nature.
Popular meal options for those on a strict diet (such as diabetic, gluten-free, ketogenic, low-carb and other diets) include but aren’t limited to:

• Fruits: You will find organically cultivated and freshly harvested juicy fruits everywhere you go. Sometimes, the availability of fruits will depend on the season. avocado ,pears, oranges, apples, bananas, pawpaws, pineapples, cucumbers, grapes, lemons, tangerines and so on.
• Nuts: Whether fresh or dry, the most available nuts include groundnuts, coconuts. While the almond nuts are cashew nuts are only in supermarkets.
• Vegetables: these are everywhere in all shapes, colors and some are very free.
• Unripe plantain porridge: this dish is perfect for vacationers on a diabetic diet. Not only is it low in glucose and sugar, it is also easily digestible and finger-licking good.
• Meat:  From fresh, boiled, grilled, sautéed, fried, baked to roasted; meat can be prepared bought and found in many ways everywhere you go.
• Chicken in plenty and very cheap by the way.
• Fish. However much we have fish and in different types we may not be having the sardines or tuna’s very fresh as we also import (though available in the supermarkets). Uganda has fish like tilapia, gold fish, Nile perch, lung fish and much more.

Destination chosen and plans are going on but wondering how you will do it on your self-drive safari in Uganda. Research shows that about 50% of travellers are on keto diet or ketogenic, this has forced most hotel owners or travel agency to customize Uganda safari packages to suite personal individual needs.
“We do tailor made safaris mostly because all the clients we get want ketogenic diets or different things like vegans” Alex Guma T. Travel consultant at Gorilla walking Safaris.
Renting a self drive safari car in Uganda will give you a much more insightful guide to our fun filled foods all low in cabs. You name it – diabetic, gluten-free, ketogenic, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, paleo and other diet.
Whether you choose camping safari or lodging, you will get the best on your Uganda safari trust me. We have professional chefs to prepare for or you can eat direct from the market place. Sticking to a diet while traveling -requires, planning, strategizing, and self-discipline.

camping with keto diet

1.     Talk about Keto diet

While planning your self drive safari in Uganda, talk about your dietary preferences and restrictions. Don’t miss an opportunity to make it known to your tour consultant, lodge manager, hotel chef about your keto plan.
List the most important foods you can consume and those that you can’t. If you will choose camping you are much better as you buy and prepare for yourself.

2. Research available food options in advance

Getting firsthand information is usually better than anything else. If you know what Ugandan foods are, you are less likely to eat impulsively. Ask your tour operator what foods will be available to you during your pre-arranged self drive safari. .

3. Pack your own foods

Packing a few traits for your self is not bad on a self drive safari, in case you find the food here different or the snack then you have something to start with as you get the best alternative for your meal. Things like green teas, dates, yogurts, smoked, dried or roasted meats and fish, apples and bananas.

4. Hire an experienced tour operator for your self drive safari.

Booking with an experienced tour consultant is the safest way to stick to your diet. A good tour operator ensures that you are roomed in the right accommodation where the chefs are experienced in preparing the right kinds of meals for you.
If you’re doing everything yourself, there’s a high risk of ending up in a lodge where every meal time will be a nightmare.
Check out the most used one in Uganda for safaris with self drive.

5. Have water with you at all times

Stay hydrated at all times. It’s a good way to avoid over-eating.
I think the best way to stick to a planned or strict diet like the ketogenic diets, diabetic, low cabs or keto diets is communication. Talk to your car rental provider and all will be set for you for a self drive safari as you arrive to enjoy the great pearl of Africa.