Kilimanjaro Safaris

Grab your cameras and climb aboard your jeep as you set off on a breathtaking safari tour of the African savannah!

Location:	Animal Kingdom Africa
Type of Attraction:	Jeep safari tour
Height Restrictions:	None
Typical Wait Time:	20-60 minutes
Is It Scary?	Nothing scary here!

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Magical Moments

Hidden Mickeys & Other Secrets

Did You Know…?

Touring Tips

Photo Gallery

Get ready to explore the African savanna in this fun-filled excursion! Along the way you’ll see lions, elephants, black rhinos, hippos, and many other African creatures!

As your jeep leaves the boarding area, your guide will point out the various animals along the way, occasionally stopping so you can get a good picture! You’ll also learn some interesting facts about the African savanna, including the famed Baobob tree (that’s the “upside down” tree, seemingly with its roots rising high into the air!).

Kilimanjaro Safaris is a fun-filled adventure, and is a great way to see some of the most amazing and beautiful animals on Earth in their natural habitat.

Magical Moments

Kilimanjaro Safaris is filled with unexpected magical moments. Keep an eye out for your favorite animals throughout your journey (your driver will point them out to you, make sure your cameras are always ready!).
Because the animals are unpredictable, you can ride again and again and never see the same sights twice.

Hidden Mickeys & Other Secrets

Look for the island in the flamingo pond. It may be hard to tell from the jeep, but the island itself forms a clever Hidden Mickey!

Did You Know...?

In 2004, much of the savanna was under repair as the drainage system was being replaced. During the renovation period, green tarps covered the construction areas to keep the animals out.
The attraction originally included an elaborate backstory about elephant poachers. As your boarded your jeep, you learned that you were on a quest to find Big Red and Little Red, a pair of elephants that were in danger from poachers in the area. As you made your way deeper into the savanna, the jeep radio would crackle with more announcements of poacher sightings. Would you be able to find Big Red and Little Red in time? As you neared the end of your safari, you heard some great news, the poachers have been chased away and the elephants were safe! Originally, a cast member would be at the scene where the poachers were captured playing the part of a reserve warden who gave the good news that little Red was saved. The role was eliminated several years later, and eventually the entire backstory was abandoned.

Touring Tips

This is a FastPass+ attraction and one of the more popular attractions at the Animal Kingdom. If the wait time is longer than 20 minutes consider using FastPass. You can also try visiting later in the day, you’ll often find that the crowds thin as you approach the late afternoon hours.
The African savannah is wild place, and the ride can get a bit bumpy! Be sure to stay in your seat and be prepared to be jostled. If you have back problems or other medical conditions you might want to be careful.
The best time of day to go and see the animals is in the morning. They’re often more active at this time of day.
There is a photo identification card available in every seat to help you find all of the different animals.