FOOD IS FUEL

All meals are devised by a professional nutritionist, and prepared by specially-trained chefs to be nutritious, calorific, and delicious.

Custom-designed food transport methods and mountain resupplies keep food perfectly fresh, and allow us to change the menu each day.

Meals are served in a solar-lit, custom-built dining tent as you relax in comfortable chairs with backs and armrests.

Vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and other special dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice. Please notify a Trip Manager if you have any special dietary needs.

EATING AT ALTITUDE

Keep your body fueled and hydrated at all times. Loss of appetite often occurs at altitude, which is a function of decreased oxygen and the body’s overall resistance to undertaking the task of digestion. It is crucial to continue to eat and drink, even when you don’t feel like it.

You must increase your daily caloric intake while trekking. The menu is designed to be calorific in order to give your body the fuel it needs.

Dieting is NOT an option on Kilimanjaro. If you are pursuing any weight loss regimens before your trek, speak to your doctor, as you will need to break and return to your regimen after the trek. It is crucial to eat and drink as much as possible on the mountain. Your metabolism speeds up at high elevations, and often causes you to lose weight even if you consume much more food than you do normally.

Make sure to stay fueled during your climb with the snacks we provide (trail mix, dried fruit, nuts, cookies, etc.); if you have a high metabolism or enjoy specific snacks, bring one additional snack per day to enjoy on the trail.

THOMSON TIP

Bring a very small supply of your favorite snacks if you have extra space in your bag. This is not meant to supplement the amount of food we provide, as there will be plenty! Bringing a snack (no more than one per day) that you find particularly delicious may help stimulate your desire to eat if you lose your appetite at altitude.