The food on Kilimanjaro varies from company to company. We only serve three, three course hot meals each day on our trips. Some group offer boxed food or food in bags. We our a premium service with Kilimanjaro’s Number 1 Guide leading our team on the ground. The quality is above all the rest.
Tents and Service
We also get asked about training, tents, guides, hotels and how difficult it is climb Kilimanjaro. Why not email us or pick the phone. I have climbed Mount Everest to the top and Kilimanjaro over 40 times and happy to answer any questions you may have.
I can assure you we have the best team on the mountain, larger tents, private toilet tents and the best food and service on the mountain. Check out our reviews.
The Food on Kilimanjaro
There is wide range of services on Kilimanjaro. We specialize in and prefer running trips high end quality trips. We have also designed our own itinerary on the Lemosho Route over 8 days offer you the best experience climbing Kilimanjaro. From our experience, we are big believers in having more time on the mountain for a safe and successful journey. Acclimatization is one of the key factors in your success and spending at least 8 days is our highest recommendation. Read some reviews.
Join The Experts
Our head guide is Kilimanjaro’s Number 1 Guide. We have been running trips to climb Kilimanjaro for over 15+ years now. Ian Taylor Trekking has also put over 3,000 people on the summit, with a 95% success rate on our 8 day Lemosho route up the mountain. Likewise, our 7 day Machame route climbs have 80% success rates. We run over 30 trips to climb Kilimanjaro each year and pride ourselves on helping people get the right training and information prior to their climb. If you are considering a climb up Kilimanjaro, then GET IN TOUCH today!
Quality Food
We also pride ourselves in providing quality food at each meal. Your body needs fuel for your Kilimanjaro climb, and like a car, you can either fuel with premium or regular. You will be provided a three course meal, three times a day, providing nothing but the best available. We have runners coming up the mountain with fresh food throughout the trip so you are provided with quality nutritious meals throughout the entire journey up and down the mountain.
We can cater to your dietary restrictions as well, so if you are gluten free, vegetarian or have allergies, it will not be an issue. Our menu has been developed over the years to give you quality throughout. READ SOME REVIEWS from people who have been on our Kilimanjaro trips. Here is a sample of what your meals may look like on the trip.
Day 1
You will wake up at the Karama Lodge in Arusha and have breakfast at the hotel. Our goal is to be on the road by 8 am to take the scenic drive to the Londrossi Gate. With stops this usually takes about 3 hours 30 minutes. Once you reach the gate you will be searched a hot lunch.
Lunch: Vegetable Soup, Chicken, Sandwiches, fruit, boiled eggs and salad. This will be served at the Londrossi Gate after you sign into the National Park.
Afternoon Tea: Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo Served with nuts or popcorn
Dinner: Carrot and Coriander Soup, Fresh Fish with Tomato Sauce, Potatoes, Sauteed Green Beans, Avocado Salad, Fresh Fruit, Tea and Coffee.
Day 2
Breakfast: Mango, Porridge Oats with Raisins, Scrambled or Fried Eggs, Beef Sausages and Hash Browns, Brown or White Toast Served with a choice of Honey, Jam, Marmalade, Nutella and Peanut Butter. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo
Lunch: Vegetable Soup served with White or Brown Bread, Tuna Salad with Boiled Eggs Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo
Afternoon Tea: Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo Served with Biscuits and Popcorn
Dinner: Pumpkin Soup served with White or Brown Bread, Spicy Fried Chicken and Chapatti Served with Steamed Rice Zucchini and Vegetable Sauce Pancakes and Honey. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo
Day 3
Breakfast: Water Melon, Porridge Oats with Raisins, Scrambled or Fried Eggs, Beef Sausages and Baked Beans. Brown or White Toast Served with a choice of Honey, Jam, Marmalade and Peanut Butter. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo
Lunch: Mushroom Soup served with White or Brown Bread Beef and Vegetable Pie with Salad, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo
Afternoon Tea: Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo, Served with Biscuits and Cake
Dinner: Sweet Corn & Sweet Potato Soup served with White or Brown Bread, Beef Goulash with Vegetables, Served with Steamed Rice, Banana Fritters and Honey. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo.
Day 4
Breakfast: Watermelon and oranges, Porridge Oats with Raisins, Scrambled or Fried Eggs, Beef Sausages and Hash Browns, Brown or White Toast served with a choice of Honey, Jam, Marmalade and Peanut Butter. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo
Lunch: Chicken Soup served with White or Brown Bread, Beef Pie and Coleslaw Salad, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo
Afternoon Tea: Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo Served with Biscuits and Popcorn
Dinner: Potato and Leek Soup served with White or Brown Bread, Spicy Fried Chicken, Zucchini and Vegetable Sauce, served with Steamed Rice and Chapattis Cheese and Crackers. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo
Day 5
Breakfast: Pineapple, Porridge Oats with Raisins, Scrambled or Fried Eggs, Beef Sausages and Hash Browns, Brown or White Toast served with a choice of Honey, Jam, Marmalade and Peanut Butter. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo
Lunch: Mushroom Soup served with White or Brown Bread, Beef Pie and Coleslaw Salad, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo
Afternoon Tea: Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo Served with Biscuits and Popcorn
Dinner: Potato and Leek Soup served with White or Brown Bread, Spicy Fried Chicken, Zucchini and Vegetable Sauce, served with Steamed Rice and Chapattis Cheese and Crackers. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo.
Day 6
Breakfast: Bananas and Oranges, Porridge Oats with Raisins, Scrambled Eggs or Fried Eggs, Beef Sausages and Baked Beans, Brown or White Toast, Served with a choice of Honey, Jam, Marmalade and Peanut Butter. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo
Lunch: Minestrone Soup served with White or Brown Bread, Ploughman’s Lunch, Cheddar Cheese, Bread, Pickles and Boiled Eggs, Served with Carrot and Orange Salad, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo.
Afternoon Tea: Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo, served with Biscuits and Cake.
Early Dinner: Spaghetti Bolognase, Potato and Egg Salad, Cake and Fresh Fruit. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo
Midnight: Porridge Oats, Brown or White Toast, served with a choice of Honey, Jam, Marmalade and Peanut Butter. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo. Chocolate Bars to Eat on Route to the Summit.
Day 7
Lunch: Farmhouse Vegetable Soup served with White or Brown Bread, Beef Pie and Coleslaw Salad, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo.
Afternoon Tea: Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo, served with Biscuits and Popcorn
Dinner: Carrot and Ginger Soup served with White or Brown Bread, Meat Balls in a Swahili Sauce, Mixed Vegetables, served with Fried Rice and Chapattis, Fruit Fritters and Honey. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo
Day 8
Breakfast: Bananas and Oranges, Porridge Oats with Raisins, Scrambled Eggs or Fried Eggs, Beef Sausages and Baked Beans, Brown or White Toast, served with a choice of Honey, Jam, Marmalade and Peanut Butter. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo.
Lunch: Minestrone Soup served with White or Brown Bread, Ploughman’s Lunch, Cheddar Cheese, Bread, Pickles and Boiled Eggs Served with Potato Salad, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice. Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Milo.
Join one of our Quality Kilimanjaro Trips
Not all trips on Kilimanjaro are created equally! Ian Taylor Trekking trips focus on serving high quality, nutritious and delicious meals! We have 3 chefs and 4 support staff working in our kitchen on Kilimanjaro. They have also been working with us for over 10 years! We know how important nutrition is on a trip, therefore we offer quality fresh food on all our Kilimanjaro trips. Read some REVIEWS from our Kilimanjaro trips and CONTACT US if you would like further information.
