Climb Mount Kilimanjaro vegan meal plan.
Ryan who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro December 2021 with a vegan meal plan:
“I don’t have other photos of the food, but I can attest that my meals were so substantial that I ended up having a massive surplus of food and snacks that I brought for myself for the hike. I just couldn’t keep up with the amount of quality food that was being provided to me on a regular basis.
Don’t get me wrong, I am a big eater and can eat quite a bit, and I still struggled to eat all of the food given to me at each meal of the day.
Furthermore, Yessi, my tour guide, gauged my acclimation to the mountain by the volume of food that I would eat at each camp (as well as a variety of other factors but he made a point to tell me that he was impressed by my eating, haha), and he ultimately decided that I was progressing so well that we could attempt the summit a day earlier than planned.”
There is no obstacle to any person following a plant based/vegan lifestyle to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
With go2southafrica’s custom vegan menu planning all your nutritional needs will be taken care of with a satisfying vegan menu that will offer all that you need to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
I am 67 and besides following this holistic lifestyle since 1975 I have been a wilderness backpacker since the early 2000’s and have never had any problem with food in the wilderness.
I will give you suggestions re snacks etc that will enhance your main meals and as such I know the importance of having enough and the right food when undergoing such a physical process, that will result you having a nutritional vegan menu plan for your Mount Kilimanjaro climb.
Suggestion for a vegan climb of Mount Kilimanjaro
- There are many steps to plan such a trip, however as they say in Australia”no worries mate” we will take care of them for you and in collaboration with you.
- Remember Kilimanjaro is not a roped in extreme Alpine experience. For the most part of the 2 most popular routes its simply trail walking.
- Altitude is about pacing and listening to your body. Acclimation affects everyone in different ways, so listen to your guides, your body, and pay attention to the mountain.
- We recommend routes that have built in acclimatization and can add in extra nights to help with the acclimatization process.
- If you’re tired, stop, rest, recharge and most importantly hydrate as mush as possible.
- it may sound like a broken record bur hydrate, hydrate, hydrate…one of the keys for a successful walk.
- If some else passes you, its irrelevant….It’s not a competition to the top but a journey for yourself.
- If you are not used to hiking set up a training schedule ahead of time, and wear your hiking boots around town for at least a week it not more as much as possible to beak them in. You don’t want to have blisters on your first day…proper boots is very important as well as the socks you wear.
- Park regulations prevent anyone from climbing without a certified guide and regulations for proper camping and cooking gear mean that most climbers do not ascend without a decent size support group that includes guides, porters, and a chef.
Below is a suggested list of the steps to begin the process of a vegan mount Kilimanjaro climb.
They do not have to be done in this exact order and some greater detail on some of them
- Choose the dates for your trip. We will check the availability of space/permits as well for the chefs, porters, guides.
- Choose your route..there are different routes up Kilimanjaro..see below for a description of the various routes up Kilimanjaro. Remember generally speaking that the more time you spend on the mountain to acclimatize the better are your chances to making it to the summit.
- Rental gear information, which saves on carrying to much luggage with you.
- Menu planning. We will provide 3 x vegan meals per day that will support your climb of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Suggested packing list, snacks, electrolytes information will be sent you as part of your trips docs
Once you have chosen your route, know your dates that you want to climb Mount Kilimanjaro you can also include:
- A pre or post Safari in Tanzania. On request
- A pre or post safari in Kenya.
- Some beach time in Zanzibar. On request
- Drop down to do a vegan tour of South Africa.
- Double up and do a Gorilla Safari. On request
- Rejuvenate yourself with a Seychelles boutique hotel beach break.
We can check availability, and work up a quote for you. request here.
From Ryan a vegan traveler December 2021 who successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro on a vegan meal plan:
“I can’t thank you enough for helping me plan this trip. I have to admit, I’m getting tired of hearing people tell me that this was a “once in a lifetime trip”.
I get the sentiment, but for me this is only the beginning and I have you to thank for helping me through one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in my life.
Happy New Year, and please hang tight for some feedback, photos, and videos.”
Good morning Mount Kilimanjaro
A image smorgasbord of a Mount Kilimanjaro hike
Mount Kilimanjaro Routes Comparisons.
The Machame and Marangu routes are the most popular and you will a link to a sample day by day itinerary of both routs below.
On the mountain, the Marangu Route is the only route that offers central communal living that is surrounded by a village of small sleeping huts.
All the other routes require sleeping in tents.
Remember you will have porters who carry the gear ie food, tents etc. You just carry a day pack.
Your choice of lodging is one route that has huts versus sleeping in a tent on the other routes .Choose the lifestyle that works for you.
Your vegan meals for your climb up Mount Kilimanjaro will be portered up and prepared for you by the chef.
- Route: Machame (camping route)
Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days or 6 Nights / 7 Days
The Machame route tents…the number of tents at any one time depend on how many walkers there are and include all the guides, porters, chefs and walkers tents.
Advantages:
– Second most popular route (known as the Whiskey route)
– Stunning scenery
– Allows ‘climb high sleep low’ for better acclimatization
– High success rate of summiting
Disadvantages:
– Can get crowded, particularly during high season
– Climbing the challenging Barranco wall
– Steep incline up Kibo on Summit night
2 Route: Marangu
Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days or 5 Nights / 6 Days
Advantages:
– Oldest and extremely popular (known as the Coca Cola route)
– The only route that has comfortable wooden huts for accommodation (instead of tents)
– Most affordable price
Disadvantages:
– Less Scenic due to ascent and descent through the same route
– Can get crowded
– Tough final summit night
– Moderate success rate of summiting due to poor acclimatization and short duration
Below is a sample day by day itinerary of the Marangu and Machame route click that also includes the general inclusions and exclusions .
Remember a vegan Mount Kilimanjaro climb can be tailor made according to how many days you want it to be.
If you want a extra night as you make your way up to acclimatize that’s easily done and is a good idea as the more acclimatized you are, the easier the walking becomes.
Marangu and Machame routesample day by day itinerary.
3 Route: Lemosho (camping route)
Duration: 6 Nights / 7 Days or 7 Nights / 8 Days
Advantages:
– Considered the most beautiful or scenic
– Excellent acclimatization opportunities
– Allows ‘climb high sleep low’ for better acclimatization
– High success rate of summiting
Disadvantages:
– Longer route
– Certain sections of the trail are steep and demanding
– Slightly expensive
– Climbing the challenging Barranco wall
4 Route: Northern Circuit (camping route)
Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days or 9 Nights / 10 Days
Advantages:
– View of overall 360-degree scenery of Mount Kilimanjaro
– Plenty of Solitude
– Excellent acclimatization
– Excellent success rate of summiting
Disadvantages:
– Longest route
– Most expensive
5 Route: Rongai (camping route)
Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days or 6 Nights / 7 Days
Advantages:
– The only route that passes by Mawenzi peak
– Unspoiled wilderness with low tourist traffic
– Lower rainfall therefore easy to climb and trek all year round including rainy season
– Reclusive and unique hiking experience
Disadvantages:
– Minimal opportunities to ‘climb high sleep low’ for acclimatization.
– Tough final summit night
– Moderate success rate of summiting
6 Route: Umbwe (camping route)
Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days or 5 Nights / 6 Days
Advantages:
– Spectacular views at both left and right side
– One of the quietest routes giving trekkers a solitude experience
– A sense of achievement to those who reach the summit
– True mountaineering expedition
Disadvantages:
– Hardest and challenging route
– Steep ascents and require trekkers to scramble over rocks and tree roots at certain points
– Poor acclimatization due to rapid ascent
– Poor success rate of summiting
Sample rental gear 2021 for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
The way the rental gear works is once you reach your lodging say in Moshi, your guide will meet up with you and help you with the rental gear process.
You can also leave your personal luggage/belongings at the hotel and they do provide safe deposit boxes to rent for any valuable items that you want to be locked away.
This list is a list of items available for hire in Moshi upon your arrival that is subject to change.
The prices are per climb and not per day.
Waterproof Jacket (NOT water resistant)……………………………..$10
Waterproof Pants…………………………………………………………..$10
Warm Jacket (skiing or down jacket)………………………………….$15
Light Pants (wear over thermals but under waterproof pants)…….$7
Warm Pants (for evenings & summit night)…………………………..$10
Thick walking Socks (at least 4 pairs)………………………………..$2
Mountain Boots (waterproof with ankle protection)………………….$25
Gaiters (to wear over shoes & keep them dry)……………………….$10
Poncho (optional)…………………………………………………………..$10
Gloves (thin liner and thick waterproof/windproof gloves)…………..$7
Thermals (tops/bottoms)………………………………………………….$7
Water Bottle…………………………………………………………………$7
Camel pack………………………………………………………………….$10
Sunglasses………………………………………………………………….$7
Balaclava…………………………………………………………………….$7
Walking Poles………………………………………………………………$10
Rucksack (main bag for porters to carry – must be soft)………….$25
Waterproof cover to go over rucksack………………………………….$10
Sleeping Mattress………………………………………………………….$10
Sleeping Bag (comfort rating approximately -15 ……$25
Head Torch…………………………………………………………………..$10
Thick Fleece…………………………………………………………………$7
Day Backpack (approximately 30litres)……………………………….$2
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Emergency Evacuation Insurance:
Most of our itineraries cover many remote locations where there are limited medical facilities.
We recommend that you are insured with private specialist local medical operators since the Government of Tanzania does not provide any emergency medical evacuation scheme.
While international medical insurance is essential, it should be combined with a local scheme provided by a local medical evacuation operator in order to prevent delays in mobilizing effective emergency medical rescue.
There various schemes ranging from $45 and above depending on the areas visited, the number of days and the respective age of the traveler. Let us know if you want a quote on these schemes.
Geography:
At 947,300 square kilometers (365,800 sq mi), Tanzania is the world’s 31st-largest country and the 13th largest in Africa.
Tanzania is mountainous in the northeast, where Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, is situated.
Three of Africa’s Great Lakes are partly within Tanzania.
To the north and west lie Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, and Lake Tanganyika, the continent’s deepest lake, known for its unique species of fish.
To the southwest lies Lake Nyasa. Central Tanzania is a large plateau, with plains and arable land.
The eastern shore is hot and humid, with the Zanzibar Archipelago just offshore.
Tanzania contains many large and ecologically significant wildlife parks and reserves, including the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the Serengeti National Park in the north and the Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park, and Mikumi National Park in the south.
Gombe Stream National Park in the west is known as the site of Dr. Jane Goodall’s studies of chimpanzee behavior.
Climate:
Tanzania has a tropical climate.
In the highlands, temperatures range between 10 and 20 °C (50 and 68 °F) during cold and hot seasons respectively.
The rest of the country has temperatures rarely falling lower than20 °C (68 °F).
The hottest period extends between November and February (25-31 °C or 77.0-87.8 °F)
The coldest period occurs between May and August (15-20 °C or 59-68 °F).
The climate is cool in high mountainous regions.
Weather on the Mountain:
Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time of the year.
However there are two rainy seasons: Late March to end of May and the 2cnd rainy season is November.
The best Months are December to March and July to October as they generally have the highest number of sunny cloudless days.
At night, temperature could fall to -10°C /14 F.
At the summit, temperatures are about 5°C during the day and drop to between -18°C and -22°C to 0f and just below at night.
Biodiversity:
Tanzania has considerable wildlife habitat, including much of the Serengeti plains, where the famous white-bearded wildebeest and other bovids participate in a large-scale annual migration.
Up to 250,000 wildebeest perish each year in the long and arduous movement to find forage in the dry season. Tanzania is also home to 130 amphibian and over 275 reptile species, many of them strictly endemic.
Kilimanjaro with its gleaming glaciers, is a magnificent mountain.
It stands majestically amidst vast open plains, inviting you to the challenge to climb to the top through the farms, rain forest, pass through the moorland, to highland desert and witness the eternal snow on “The Roof of Africa.”
The Mountain
Kilimanjaro stands 330 kms south of the equator, on the northern boundary of Tanzania at 5,895 meters above sea level.
Its location on an open plain close to the Indian Ocean, and its great size and height strongly influence the climate and thus its vegetation, animal life and climbing conditions.
Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and one of the world’s 7 summits and is one of the worlds highest free standing mountains.
On a clear day, it can be seen from more then 150 kms away. Its peak is permanently snow covered, though only 3 degrees below the equator.
Kilimanjaro can be climbed by any physically fit person. No climbing experience is necessary.
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