Have you ever dreamt of a breathtaking safari in Africa, only to feel anxious about whether you can maintain your kosher lifestyle while exploring the wild?
You're not alone. Many Jewish travelers yearn for the thrill of exploring Africa’s iconic landscapes, from the Serengeti’s vast plains to the lush Okavango Delta, yet find themselves burdened by the logistical challenges of maintaining a kosher lifestyle. The vision of spotting the amazing wildlife can be overshadowed by worries about finding appropriate food and observing religious practices in remote locations.
At Jewish Safaris, we understand the unique balance of wanting an unforgettable safari experience while staying true to your dietary needs. That’s why we’ve crafted the perfect Kosher Safari experience:
Throughout your journey, you'll be accompanied by a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to ensuring your safety and comfort at all times. From the moment you arrive, to the moment you depart, you'll be treated like royalty, with every detail carefully curated to exceed your expectations.
Book your Luxury Kosher Safari today and embark on a journey of discovery, luxury, and adventure that you'll never forget!
Kosher Food
Kosher food in Africa is certified by the Beth Din of South Africa which is the Jewish religious court responsible for ensuring that food and other products meet the standards of Jewish dietary laws.
Stainless steel pots and pans are boiled and torched clean between each meal or for a nominal fee new pots, pans, plates, and cutlery/flatware will be supplied and be inspected by you when you check into the safari lodge or camp, or if you prefer you can bring in your own pots & pans. After every use, they are washed in a special designated area. During your stay, you are more than welcome to inspect the kitchen to ensure you are pleased with how your meals are being prepared.
Deluxe Option
At our approved Kosher Safari Lodges, Pareve meals will be prepared fresh on-site by chefs who have been trained in kosher catering, and at your request, kosher milk products as well as kosher meat from a Mehadrin Commission Kosher Butchery will be brought in.
Private & Exclusive
A Mashgiach who is Shomer Shabbat and has completed the Mashgiach kashrut course will be flown into the safari lodge. If the lodge doesn't have a dedicated kosher kitchen, he will set up a temporary separated kitchen with new cooking utensils & equipment as well as import the Kosher approved ingredients including Chalav Yisrael & Mehadrin meat as well as shabbos candles and fragrance for havdalah. He will supervise all the cooking.
If needed we can also get a private Jewish Kosher chef from a recognized kashrut authority to accompany him. Both of them are very involved in the Jewish community in South Africa and work with full permission of their overseeing Rabbi.
Shabbat
Shabbat While On Safari:
For all lodges & camps that we recommend Eruv is key, so we ensure the lodges/camps we select are on enclosed grounds. To avoid elevators we book rooms at lower levels as well ensuring they don’t have electric pass keys or they are electronically disconnected during Shabbat.
To ensure compliance with Jewish dietary laws Shabbat dinner and lunch are cooked before Shabbat starts. A stove or grill with a blech or an oven will be used to keep food warm over Shabbat.
Hot water for tea or coffee over Shabbat will be boiled and preserved in flasks.
Activities during Shabbat
Whenever available we will select kosher safari Lodges that have watering holes where animals visit and from the comfort of your chair, you will have a wildlife viewing experience during Shabbat. Another option during Shabbat is to have a Walking Safari in the Masai Mara or Serengeti escorted by an armed guard
