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Animal Kingdom: Kilimanjaro Safari

- tips and pictures of Kilimanjaro Safari
 See also: introduction to Animal Kingdom; Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
   
The Adventure Begins... But first, park your safari strollers at the entrance, please. Animal Kingdom strollers
   
Theming starts the moment in the line-up area (which is  under cover.) You're embarking on a wildlife safari in Africa. Your jeep driver is an actor, hamming it up. Kilimanjaro Safari - departure
   
Be sure to experience the Kilimanjaro Safari in early morning, or late in the day, to see the most animals!
   
As you're tossed about on your rough'n'tumble jeep-ride, you can practically reach out and touch someone. Kilimanjaro Safari - rhino
   
Close encounters  don't get much closer...

 

Kilimanjaro Safari - giraffes
   
Kids love to spot elephants. Kilimanjaro Safari - elephants
   
This baobob tree looks so real... but a real one this size would be hundreds of years old.

Just another example awesome  theming at Animal Kingdom.

 

Kilimanjaro Safari - baobob tree
   
You'll see the big-eared wildlife, for sure...
   
... and may even glimpse the King of the Beasts. Kilimanjaro Safari - lion on rock
   
But this wouldn't be a Disney  adventure without a good chase scene: your jeep must catch the wicked poachers, quick! The Safari is exciting and well-executed fun. Kilimanjaro Safari - poachers plane
   
continue to: other popular attractions, including Festival of the Lion King
 
Related Resources:
Top tips for visiting Walt Disney World - for families
Official Disney Web site -preview Animal Kingdom attractions
Walt Disney World Information Guide- great site by a dedicated fan covers Animal Kingdom

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