pineapple recipe from mount kiliimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Food: Pineapple Romanoff Recipe

  Sweet, juicy and a little bit boozy, this Pineapple Romanoff is an easy and luscious dessert that comes from the Thomson kitchens on Mt. Kilimanjaro. The dish is defined by presentation: pineapple served out of pineapple provides a fun, tropical feeling wherever you’re eating it–whether that’s your living room or at camp, just after…

Zucchini Tempura recipe

Kilimanjaro Food: Zucchini Tempura with Aioli Recipe

Once again summer has flown by and we find ourselves in the middle of September, wondering what happened. But as long as the warm air lingers, we’re going to continue to hold on to summer as best we can. And what better way to use some late summer produce than with a recipe straight from…

recipe for falafel balls tanzania

Kilimanjaro Food: Falafel Bites Recipe

As a rich source of vitamins, minerals and protein, chickpeas can be a great addition to your diet — especially at 19,000 feet. All of the snacks and meals you’ll enjoy while trekking are nutritionist-designed to re-energize your mind and body after a long day’s climb. We’ve asked Thomson’s kitchen staff what they’ve been cooking…

tanzanian machalari stew recipe

Kilimanjaro Food: Banana and Beef Coconut Stew Recipe

What’s the food like on Kili? It’s a common question we’re used to answering – and for good reason. When climbing at a high altitude, it’s possible to experience a loss of appetite. It’s important to have food that’s as nutritious as it is tasty, and Thomson’s Kili kitchen staff has mastered that quite well.…

Chickpea fritters with vegetables

Kilimanjaro in the Kitchen: Chickpea Fritters

Chickpea fritters are one of our trekkers’ favorite dishes Photo: Thomson Safaris staffer, Amy Czarnecki There’s one very obvious “high-point” of any Kilimanjaro trek (here’s a hint, it starts with a “U” and ends with “huru Peak”), but many of our guests rave about another experience on the mountain: the food! We got in touch with…

Bunch of green bananas

Kilimanjaro in the Kitchen: Green Banana Stew Recipe

For years, the Chagga have called Kilimanjaro home, and one of their staple crops has always been bananas. In this hearty stew, they play a starring role; give it a try in your own kitchen—it will be like a taste of the mountain’s history at home!

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