NUTRITIOUS BITES FOR YOUR CLIMB

Kilimanjaro Food

Ensuring that you will be amazed at the variety, quality & quantity of the Kilimanjaro Food we serve to you and fully fuelled for Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is paramount - so you've enough energy to get to the top. As you are climbing between 6-9 hours a day, you’ll be burning a lot of calories - and as you are at altitude - even more than you would at sea level.

Generally, there are questions related to food “What Do You Eat On Kilimanjaro”, like who will cook and what quality of Kilimanjaro Food for us during the climbing.

Our professional and well-acknowledged guides, porters and cooks are fully responsible not only for your safety but also for your health. As our guarantee, you will get the best quality of delicious Kilimanjaro Food.

What Do You Eat and Drink During Climbing Kilimanjaro?

Climb high, eat well, and stay fueled for the summit.

Ensuring that you will be amazed at the variety, quality & quantity of the Kilimanjaro Food we serve to you and fully fuelled for Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is paramount - so you've enough energy to get to the top. As you are climbing between 6-9 hours a day, you’ll be burning a lot of calories - and as you are at altitude - even more than you would at sea level.

Generally, there are questions related to food “What Do You Eat On Kilimanjaro”, like who will cook and what quality of Kilimanjaro Food for us during the climbing.

Our professional and well-acknowledged guides, porters and cooks are fully responsible not only for your safety but also for your health. As our guarantee, you will get the best quality of delicious Kilimanjaro Food.

What drives all diligent trekkers up to the Uhuru peak is their optimism and of course even more precious – Kilimanjaro Food, that keeps them going.

Daily Food Menu for Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Tasty food to power your climb all the way to the top.

The foods served on Mount Kilimanjaro are also included in Climb Kilimanjaro Guide for the sake of everyone’s health and diet. The foods provided in the mountains are completely gluten free and a right menu is provided with quality guaranteed. Here is the Kilimanjaro Food Menu list which is for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate
Vegetable Soup Vegetable Soup
Toast, Biscuits with Margarine, Jam, Peanut Butter, Honey Bread, Biscuits or Pancakes with Jam, Peanut Butter, Honey Bread, Biscuits or Pancakes with Jam, Peanut Butter, Honey
Eggs, Sausages or Bacon Chicken Curry, Rice, Chapati, Green Beans Spaghetti with meat sauce
Porridge or Pancakes Snack: Peanuts, Popcorn, Cake, Cookies Potatoes, Rice, Pasta
Fresh Fruit: Mango, Orange, Pineapple, Banana, Avocado or Watermelon Fresh Salad: Tomato, Cucumber, Onion, Carrots, Green Peppers Fresh Vegetables: Carrots, Peas, Tomato, Beans, Greens

Kilimanjaro Snacks

Nutritious bites to keep your energy high and your spirits even higher on the trek.

You may wish to bring your own snacks to provide well deserved treat, or energy boost! Chocolate is generally the best answer and if it has nuts, then even better, but whatever you choose make sure it is a favourite treat and not a ‘power bar’, or ‘energy gel’. Dairy products and chocolates are the main source of energy while Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for Beginners and professional hikers. If you are suffering from Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness then your appetite may be suppressed and these snacks may become a good supplement to your meals, so make sure it is something that you enjoy eating!

A powdered energy drink such as lucozade sport is also a good source of energy and will help with the taste of the water if you have been using iodine tablets.

Drink Enough Water and Stay Hydrated

Water is life – drink up, stay hydrated, conquer Kilimanjaro.

When you are in higher altitude there are more chances of being dehydrated and the dehydration may cause Acute Mountain sickness. Staying hydrated will definitely help preventing altitude sickness. It is advised to drink water regularly while you are Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Symptoms of dehydration is similar to Acute Mountain Sickness. You will need to drink adequate water and not extra water. Do not worry, if you are feeling uncomfortable to carry water, Kilimanjaro Porters will be there to carry.

Too much of water may also be harmful as it can dilute your body’s sodium level which may further cause weakness, confusions, seizures, and coma. The best way to check your body’s hydration level is to check your urine.  Clear urine indicates adequate hydration and dark urine indicates dehydration and need to drink more water.

Be our guest! Get a unique experience and enjoy the traditional hygienic foods made by special ingredients.

On all of our Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, you will be fully supported by a team of Kilimanjaro Chefs, and cooking Kilimanjaro Porters whom will provide for every dietary requirement and you will have 3 hot cooked meals a day - plus a plentiful supply of water and hot drinks.

Kilimanjaro Food FAQs

Find out how food fuels your Kilimanjaro adventure to the top.

The Kilimanjaro Food during your climb will help you to avoid from Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness.

The menu on Kilimanjaro is designed to ensure your food intake matches your level of exertion. It will provide you with a good balance of protein, carbohydrates, fruit and vegetables. When you are at altitude you could start to feel uneasy and your appetite may be suppressed, so the meals prepared at high altitude usually contain more carbohydrates and less protein to help you to digest your food. Your meals will be prepared by your cooks on Kilimanjaro and the food will be carried by your porters.

You will be provided with Porridge, Toast, Pancakes, Egg, Smoked sausages, Tea, coffee and Hot chocolate. Sandwiches, Hard boiled eggs, Biscuits, Fruit juice. Soup, Pasts, Rice, Potatoes, Chicken, Beef, vegetables, Salad and Fresh fruits.

Yes, the drinking water is safe and there will be available enough water for all the climbers.

We recommend you to carry 2-3 litres of water with you and add water purification tablets to it. This will help to purify the flowing water in the mountains and you will be safe to drink water in the mountains. It is suggested to drink more water to keep yourself hydrated and energised while Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

The Kilimanjaro Food will be prepared by cook and porter who will be accompanied with you.

Breakfast: Porridge, Toast, pancakes, Egg, Smoked sausages, Fresh fruits, Tea/coffee or hot chocolate

Lunch: Sandwiches, Fresh fruits, Hardboiled egg, Biscuits, Fresh juice

Dinner: Soup, Pasta/Rice/Potatoes, Chicken/Beef, Vegetables, Salad, Fresh fruit.

Snacks: You may wish to bring your own snacks to provide well deserved treat, or energy boost! Chocolate is generally the best answer and if it has nuts in then even better, but whatever you choose make sure it is a favorite treat and not a ‘power bar’, or ‘energy gel’. If you are suffering from Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness then your appetite may be suppressed and these snacks may become a good supplement to your meals, so make sure it is something that you enjoy eating! A powdered energy drink such as lucozade sport is also a good source of energy and will help with the taste of the water if you have been using iodine tablets.

Often, we are informed in advance about dietary restrictions before starting the Kilimanjaro trek. They ensure that appropriate meal options are prepared, providing climbers with the necessary nutrition while respecting their dietary needs throughout the climb.

Yes, climbers are encouraged to bring snacks like energy bars, trail mix, or nuts. These provide an extra energy boost between meals during the Kilimanjaro trek, and can be enjoyed during breaks along the trail.

Food is typically carried by porters at the beginning of the climb and stored at campsites during the trek. Proper storage practices are used to keep the food fresh and safe from contamination throughout the journey.

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