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[Disney's Animal Kingdom](<https://thmprk.com/visit/theme-parks/united-states/walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/>)

Park guide

Park guide

# Kilimanjaro Safaris

A guided open-air vehicle trip passes animal habitats.

 

  

## Before you go

More detail and photos are being added. Use the official information for current operating details, participation requirements and access arrangements.

[See official information for Kilimanjaro Safaris](<https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/kilimanjaro-safaris/>)

[View my day](<https://thmprk.com/visit/theme-parks/united-states/walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/plan/>)

Guides & stories

## More about this place

Reviewed stories and day plans featuring this place.

[All guides & stories](<https://thmprk.com/guides/>)

For the places you’re exploring

### [One day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: animals, shows and room to choose](<https://thmprk.com/guides/animal-kingdom-flexible-one-day-plan/>)

October 3, 2026

Build a day around animals, a show and the ride your group wants most. This flexible route includes food, a proper rest and practical alternatives when plans change.

[Read day plan](<https://thmprk.com/guides/animal-kingdom-flexible-one-day-plan/>)

For the places you’re exploring

### [Disney’s Animal Kingdom ride plan: flight, mountains and a splash](<https://thmprk.com/guides/animal-kingdom-ride-focused-day-plan/>)

October 3, 2026

Choose a manageable ride shortlist across Pandora, Asia and Africa. Compare the sensations, plan a meal and rest, and keep clear alternatives for weather, closures or a change of heart.

[Read day plan](<https://thmprk.com/guides/animal-kingdom-ride-focused-day-plan/>)

For the places you’re exploring

### [A slower Animal Kingdom day: wildlife, food and time to look](<https://thmprk.com/guides/animal-kingdom-slower-day-plan/>)

October 3, 2026

Give the animals, performances and settings more room in your day. This route keeps major rides optional, includes a full meal and separates an actual rest from more sightseeing.

[Read day plan](<https://thmprk.com/guides/animal-kingdom-slower-day-plan/>)

## The experience

A guided open-air vehicle trip passes animal habitats.

 

Animals determine what you see. Treat the safari as observation rather than a list of guaranteed sightings, and check its own hours rather than relying on park closing time.

 

See [official information for Kilimanjaro Safaris](<https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/kilimanjaro-safaris/>) for participation details and current availability.

 

2016. A lion at Kilimanjaro Safaris in [Disney's Animal Kingdom](<https://thmprk.com/visit/theme-parks/united-states/walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/>), photographed in June 2016. “Kilimanjaro Safaris” by Theme Park Tourist, CC BY 2.0. ; no crop. 2016. [Theme Park Tourist /](<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kilimanjaro_Safaris_%2827045180523%29.jpg>) · [CC BY 2.0](<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en>) ; no crop.

## Sources and further reading

1. [Africa official information](<https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/kilimanjaro-safaris/>) · Disney

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