Traveling to Tanzania on safari

[Heather E]

My 16 year old daughter has Celiac and had an incredible experience on our family safari.  I was nervous about traveling so far from our gluten free staples.  I researched this trip over a few years and a few tour companies. We finally felt comfortable.  We were amazed that our tour guide and the lodges he picked were so knowledgeable.  They knew proper food handling and often would substitute baked goods using cassava flour and others.  We were amazed at the options she had and the care and concern all showed.  

Chris Samwel of I Dream of Africa was recommended by a dear friend who had taken her family (3 sons) on safari July 2023. We went to Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Lake Masek and Central Serengeti. Christopher planned the perfect itinerary -we truly wouldn't have changed any of our lodging choices and we saw such diversity in topography and animals. We loved the majestic 2700 yr old Baobab trees speckling the Tarangire, the lush Jurassic Park' like feel of the Ngorongoro, the giraffe sculpted acacia trees in Lake Masek, and the Great Plains of the Serengeti. We saw lions, huge herds of elephants (200+ elephants), the migrating herds of wildebeest and zebra, giraffe, hippos, hyena and so so much more! Chris worked with each location to be sure my daughter had gluten free celiac safe options. We can not say enough good things about Chris Samwel and I Dream of Africa!  

[Scott Adams]

The trip sounds amazing! It's wonderful to hear that everything went well with your daughters' gluten-free diet while undertaking such a complex journey.

I think too many people with celiac disease don't travel at all, or don't travel enough, simply due to fears surrounding their diets. We've been doing more travel articles to encourage others with celiac disease that you can travel safely, if you plan well and prepare ahead of time:
https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease/gluten-free-travel/

[Guest]

It is pleasing to know that the safari adventure you and your daughter embarked on was remarkable. It is good to hear that the effort you put into finding a tour operator who could meet her special food requirements was successful. Chris Samwel of I Dream of Africa appears highly skilled at attending to everyone's requirements, and the journey he organized impresses greatly. Seeing all those animals and sceneries so near would have been an amazing experience. Thanks for sharing your positive experience!

[Ading69]

Your daughter's safari with Chris Samwel of I Dream of Africa sounds incredible! It's awesome that they were so accommodating with her Celiac needs. I'll definitely keep them in mind for future trips!

[eugeniah7]

On 1/18/2024 at 11:53 AM, Heather E said:

My 16 year old daughter has Celiac and had an incredible experience on our family safari.  I was nervous about traveling so far from our gluten free staples.  I researched this trip over a few years and a few tour companies. We finally felt comfortable.  We were amazed that our tour guide and the lodges he picked were so knowledgeable.  They knew proper food handling and often would substitute baked goods using cassava flour and others.  We were amazed at the options she had and the care and concern all showed.  

Chris Samwel of I Dream of Africa was recommended by a dear friend who had taken her family (3 sons) on safari July 2023. We went to Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Lake Masek and Central Serengeti. Christopher planned the perfect itinerary -we truly wouldn't have changed any of our lodging choices and we saw such diversity in topography and animals. We loved the majestic 2700 yr old Baobab trees speckling the Tarangire, the lush Jurassic Park' like feel of the Ngorongoro, the giraffe sculpted acacia trees in Lake Masek, and the Great Plains of the Serengeti. We saw lions, huge herds of elephants (200+ elephants), the migrating herds of wildebeest and zebra, giraffe, hippos, hyena and so so much more! Chris worked with each location to be sure my daughter had gluten free celiac safe options. We can not say enough good things about Chris Samwel and I Dream of Africa!  

Did your daughter get vaccines for yellow fever and typhoid? also did you get tablets for Malaria? I am planning a safari in Tanzania. Thank you!