Daily Food Menu for Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
| Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
| Vegetable Soup | Vegetable Soup | |
| Toast, Biscuits with Margarine, Jam, Pea ... | Bread, Biscuits or Pancakes with Jam, Pe ... | Bread, Biscuits or Pancakes with Jam, Pe ... |
| Eggs, Sausages or Bacon | Chicken Curry, Rice, Chapati, Green Bean ... | Spaghetti with meat sauce |
Full Answer
What do you eat on Mount Kilimanjaro?
Daily Kilimanjaro Menus Lunch - soup, rice, vegetables, chicken, casserole, chips, sandwiches. Dinner - soup, breads, stews, pasta, rice, vegetables, chips. Snacks at camp - on arrival into camp there will be salty snacks & biscuits. Each stop there will be purified water, hot water for teas, coffee & hot chocolate!
What should I eat before climbing Kilimanjaro?
You will need to eat food full of carbohydrates like; Pasta, potatoes, rice, and proteins like; Fish, Meat, Cheese, Yogurt which nourish health. This gives you more energy while Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
What snacks to bring to Kilimanjaro?
Kilimanjaro Snacks Packing List1-2 bars per day.Few packs of jerky and pepperoni sticks.Few packs of gummies, candy and/or chocolate.Energy chews & gels for summit night.Enough juice crystals for 2L+ per day.Extra snacks for porters & guides.
What snacks are good for Kilimanjaro?
Kilimanjaro 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, then even better, but whatever you choose make sure it is a favourite treat and not a ‘power bar’, or ‘energy gel’.
How many hours do you need to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?
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 ...
How to avoid altitude sickness?
Drink Enough Water and Stay Hydrated. 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.
Do you need to drink water while climbing Kilimanjaro?
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.
Is Kilimanjaro gluten free?
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.
Kilimanjaro Food
Our Kilimanjaro menus are designed to ensure you have a balanced diet and enough energy to reach the summit!
Sample Menu
On some occasions packed lunch may be provided. Hot lunch is more common and will be provided wherever possible.
VEGETARIAN MENU ON KILIMANJARO
We have many trekkers who are vegetarian and our cooks are well trained to handle these requirements. You are free to meet our cook during the briefing session to discuss and create a menu which meets your criteria.
VEGAN MENU ON KILIMANJARO
We have many trekkers who are Vegan and our cooks are well trained to handle these requirements. You are free to meet our cook during the briefing session to discuss and create a menu which meets your criteria.
