Animal Kingdom Kilamanjaro Safaris Expedition

Kilimanjaro Safaris, an attraction for Guests of all ages, provides the chance to see African animals including giraffes, black rhinos and lions, as they roam the 100-acre savanna in the Africa area of Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park.


The Kilimanjaro Safaris tour begins in the Harambe Wildlife Reserve, across the river from Discovery Island. Climb aboard a rugged open-sided safari vehicle for an exciting expedition through the wildlife preserve. The ride can be a bit bumpy as it crosses rickety bridges, rocky hills and rivers—but you're rewarded with spectacular animal sightings.


Since animals have minds of their own, no two Kilimanjaro Safari experiences are the same. You may even catch a glimpse of one of the many baby animals that were recently born at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park.


Perhaps you'll see one of these species:

  • Antelope
  • Baboon
  • Black rhino
  • Cheetah
  • Crocodile
  • Elephant
  • Flamingo
  • Gazelle
  • Giraffe
  • Hippopotamus
  • Lion
  • Okapis
  • Ostrich
  • Warthog
  • White rhino
  • Wildebeest
  • Zebra
  • The attraction concludes when your tour guide receives word that poachers have taken a baby elephant from its mother. Your truck takes off on a chase to help save the infant animal from harm.


    You never know what amazing animals you'll see on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Keep your eyes open and your camera ready!


    Guest Policies

  • Due to the nature of the experience, Guests with service animals should check with a host or hostess for attraction and boarding information at this attraction.
  • Video Captioning is available on selected monitors in this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain an activator.
  • Guests with young children may take turns experiencing attractions. See a Cast Member for additional information.
  • Assistive Listening Receivers, which amplify the audio, may be used at this location. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain a receiver.
  • Flash photography not allowed.
  • For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure.
  • Guests may rent attraction translation device units at Guest Relations locations in the Theme Parks with a refundable deposit.
  • Guests must transfer from their motorized scooter or ECV to an available wheelchair to experience the attraction.
  • Disney's FASTPASS service, a reservation system that reduces time spent in line, is available for this attraction.
  • Expectant mothers should not ride.
  • Handheld Captioning is available at this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain a device.

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