New Experience Coming To Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The Kilimanjaro Safaris Experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The new trekking adventure is expected to be a three-hour experience, with two guides and a group size of approximately 10-12 guests.  It will operate daily during park hours, with multiple excursions per day.  The experience begins in Harambe village, where guests will receive safety equipment and a briefing ahead of the trek.  It will be somewhat physically demanding, so there will likely be age/physical requirements and guests will likely have to sign a waiver.  The trek will pass through the forests of Kilimanjaro Safaris along unmarked paths on foot.  Rope bridges will link some of the areas to be explored.  New construction on the savannah will provide infrastructure – rope bridges, viewing areas, restrooms and possibly a zip line.   A big emphasis of the experience is touring unexplored areas with a sense of adventure, and there are no plans for any direct interaction with the animals.  Approximately half of the experience will be on foot, and the other half will be on a new specially designed vehicle.  One of the highlights of the trek will feature a cliff edge viewing of the hippo area requiring the use of safety harnesses.

The opening of the experience is planned for December.  Since the experience is still under construction, the descriptions above are subject to change.