When planning a food menu for a Mt. Kilimanjaro trek, it’s essential to consider the dietary needs and preferences of the hikers while also taking into account the logistical constraints of carrying and preparing food at high altitudes. Keep in mind that you’ll need to work with a reputable trekking company that can provide experienced guides, Cooks and porters to assist with food preparation and logistics. Here’s a sample food menu for a Kilimanjaro trek:
Here at Nafika Tours, we understand the importance of healthy, nutritious and tasty meals while on the trek. Here is a sample of the food you can expect while on the trail.
Porridge – Oat porridge, Finger millet porridge, Maize porridge, Semolina (sooji) porridge, Fruits – Assorted fruit plate, Fruit platter, Selection of Fruits, Toasted Bread, French toast, Eggs – Onion omelet, Plain omelet, Spanish omelet, Scottish eggs (over easy), Grilled bacon, Grilled sausages, Cheddar cheese, Tanzania tea, drinking chocolate, Coffee, Decaffeinate, Milk (Nido), Pan cakes, Sweet potatoes, Stir fried mushroom
Lunch Box
Juice box, Biscuits, Cut fruits, Chocolate, Portions of cheese, Queen cakes, Bread sandwich, Sweetness(pipi), Chicken
Lunch
Our lunch contains the following
Soups
Cream of herbs, Cream of mixed vegetables, Cream of Zucchini, Clear onion soup served with cheese crouton, Cream of celery & carrot, Clear chicken soup, garnished with sweet corn & basil, Salads, Green lettuce, avocados, onion rings dressed with a vinaigrette, Coleslaw, cabbage, onions, carrot, Cabbage, onions coated with cream, Carrot & onions dressed with lemon juice & olive oil, Vegetables and Toasted cheese, Pan-fried rings of Irish potatoes or Sweet potatoes, Cucumber, tomatoes & spring onion with herbal olive oil, Cucumber, tomatoes & onions cream with mayonnaise
Main Course:
Fried chicken, Fish finger- served with tartar sauce o Pan pan-fried – Chicken saved with Moroccan spaghetti or Fish goujons garnished with lemon slice served with French fries, Grilled chicken, Beef pies, and Veg pies
Accompaniment:
Biscuits, Pringles, Potatoes crisp, Hard-boiled eggs and tomato ketchup, Sweetbreads, Pancakes.Dessert, Chocolate, Fruit slices, Fruit platter, Fruit Salad, Veg fuss ills, Tea, Coffee, Drinking chocolate, Milo, Milk (Nido)
Dinner
Soups, Cream of cucumber and potatoes, Cream of celery soup, Leeks soup, Green pepper and pork soup, Cream of zucchini and potatoes, Cream of ginger soup, Cream of garlic soup, Vegetable soup, Cream of cucumber and potatoes,
Main Course:
Grilled beef served with Gravy garnished with grilled tomatoes, Beef Stroganoff, Fried chicken, Spiced meatballs with a creamy pomodoro sauce, Mincemeat with bolognese sauce, Chicken chasseur, Grilled Beef fillet served with a mint sauce, Chicken fricassee, with a coulis and tomato sauce, Vegetable rice, Macaroni with cheese, Spaghetti Pomodoro, Turmeric rice
Accompaniment:
Lyonnaise potatoes, French fries o Fried potatoes, Dessert, Banana fritters, Queen cake glassed with chocolate source, Grape Suzette and pancake, Creamed Caramel, Custard pudding, Bread and buttered pudding, Cake, Fruit salad, Fresh fruits, Tea, Coffee, Drinking chocolate, Milo, Milk (Nido)
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 that meets your criteria.
Here are some sample dishes:
Soups
Cream of cauliflower & carrot, Vegetable soup and bread, Pumpkin soup, Cucumber soup, Leek soup
Salads:
Vegetable Salad or Mushrooms with Vegetables Fried potatoes with vegetable sauce or Coleslaw
Main Course:
Fresh beans and carrot with coconut sauce, Cauliflower and carrot, Seasonal green beans with cream sauce, Braised cabbage, Mixed vegetables, African pride-red finger, (ngogwe or better tomatoes), Rice, Porridge
Accompaniment:
Chips, Fruits, Tea, Coffee, Drinking chocolate, Milo, Milk (Nido) o, Bread (Normal and Toasted)
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 that meets your criteria.
Here are some sample dishes:
Soups:
Vegetable soup and bread, Pumpkin soup, Cucumber soup, Leek soup, Vegetable Salad, Sweet potato soup, Carrot soup, Salads, Mushrooms with Vegetables,Fried potatoes with vegetable sauce