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What are our Mount Kilimanjaro meals like?

On the Kilimanjaro Climb, you will be accompanied by a mountain crew consisting of a group to take care of your daily needs. Our skilled mountain staff includes an experienced chef and his assistant. These highly trained individuals specialize in preparing delicious and nutritious meals on Mount Kilimanjaro.

Our unique meal plan consists of three solid meals with snacks and hot drinks. This Kilimanjaro sample menu contains a list of the dishes we serve for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Breakfast

Energizing breakfast is an essential part of your Kilimanjaro Diet to fuel your journey. Our Kilimanjaro Food Menu for the morning includes:

  • Hot oat or millet porridge
  • A hearty cooked breakfast – eggs, omelettes, baked beans, sausages, and pancakes
  • Toast
  • Assortment of cereals
  • Fresh fruit, yoghurt, and milk
  • Hot beverages like tea, coffee, and hot chocolate

Mid-Morning Snack

To keep you satiated until lunch, we serve hot beverages and biscuits; ideal Snacks for Kilimanjaro climbing.

Lunch

Our approach to lunch on the Kilimanjaro Climbing Route varies per day. On day one, you’ll receive a packed lunch to enjoy at leisure.

Packed Lunch

Our typical Kilimanjaro Food Menu for packed lunch contains:

  • A hard-boiled egg
  • Deliciously cooked chicken
  • Flavoursome samosas
  • A slice of cheese
  • Banana loaf
  • Fresh fruits – an apple and a banana
  • Small yoghurt and a juice box

Hot Lunch

On the subsequent days of your Kilimanjaro climbing journey, our team prepares a hot lunch. Thanks to our efficient crew who trek ahead to prepare a rejuvenating meal before your arrival. The lunch menu offers a mix of soups, toasts, salads, pancakes, and fresh fruit.

Evening Snack

After reaching the camp, we serve a light pre-dinner snack, featuring hot beverages, popcorn, and biscuits, which are perfect Kilimanjaro Snacks.

Dinner

At the end of an exhilarating day on the Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing expedition, a hearty dinner awaits. The dinner menu changes every night, featuring dishes like spaghetti with a chicken and vegetable topping or beef, potatoes, boiled eggs, and spinach-stuffed avocados.