Food on Kilimanjaro
What do you eat on Kilimanjaro Climb?
Our cooks will prepare substantial, wholesome meals to keep you satisfied and well-fed during your Kilimanjaro climb. You’ll receive delicious breakfast and dinner made fresh using local ingredients. We cook all of our cuisine according to high hygienic standards, guaranteeing it is both delicious and safe. Our dinners are nutritionally substantial and varied to meet the energy demands of the hike.
Daily Kilimanjaro Sample Menus
We offer a dining tent with chairs for simply dining. While you will be served different meals each day while climbing Kilimanjaro, the following is a suggestion for what sort of cuisine you may anticipate.
- Breakfast is often porridge, followed by sausage and eggs, toast with marmalade or jam, and hot beverages like tea, coffee, or cocoa. Climbers are requested to speak with their guides about their appetites, otherwise, we will err on the side of caution and provide far more food than is required.
- Lunch is generally a packed meal that you take in your daypack. It usually consists of a boiled egg, sandwiches, poultry, fresh fruit, and a cool drink. After a day of strolling, afternoon tea is provided with cookies, peanuts, salted popcorn, and lots of hot beverages.
- Dinner starts with soup, followed by a main entrée of chicken or beef, a vegetable sauce, cabbage, rice, pasta, or potatoes, and fresh fruit for dessert.
Even if you are far from home, we understand that it is great to have some creature comforts, so don’t be shocked if you encounter some of your favorite food brands, such as Heinz, Nescafe, and Nestle!
We can accommodate all dietary needs; simply notify us in advance. In the event of highly tight diets, we recommend that you bring some of your favorite “energy” meals, as some specialist items might be difficult to find in Tanzania.
A diminished appetite is a typical altitude-related side effect. We provide tempting meals high in “good” carbs. According to the US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, “carbohydrate is the most efficient fuel for optimizing performance at altitude,” which accelerates recovery and replenishes muscle glycogen reserves for the next day’s activities.
According to the study, “a high carbohydrate diet at altitude is recommended as an intervention to alleviate symptoms of AMS (acute mountain sickness)” because it improves blood oxygenation and ventilation.
According to the study, “a high carbohydrate diet at altitude is recommended as an intervention to alleviate symptoms of AMS (acute mountain sickness)” because it improves blood oxygenation and ventilation.
With a lower appetite, carbohydrate-based diets are frequently more appealing than high protein or fat foods, and altitude alters your metabolic processes. The combination of hours on the trail and your body’s adaptation to altitude will result in a significantly higher energy need than you would have at home.
Experienced hikers used to eating awful dried meals on the path are frequently astonished by the quality and variety of cuisine that comes out of our mountain kitchens. Our porters carry all food up Mount Kilimanjaro and exclusively utilize fresh vegetables; no dried “ready meals” are used.
Drinking Water on Kilimanjaro
We always supply boiling, filtered, and purified water to our climbers. Drinking untreated water is a leading cause of gastrointestinal issues in Africa. We treat all of our water, including the water used to wash dishes and cook with.
Staying hydrated is essential for acclimatization. The dry air, effort, and altitude may quickly dehydrate you, and if you’re taking Diamox to help you acclimate, you should stay hydrated.
How Much Water Should You Drink While Climbing Kilimanjaro?
You should strive to consume around 3-4 liters of water every day. If plain water bores you, we recommend carrying an electrolyte mix and any flavored drops.
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, squash, and fruit juices will be available at each Kilimanjaro camp; however, sodas and bottled water will not be provided.
