

Kilimanjaro Safaris at a glance
- Ride length
- About 20 minutes, not counting the wait
- Average standby wait
- 33 minutes (last 30 days)
- Shortest waits
- Around 8PM (avg 5 min, hourly average, last 90 days) · Best time to ride
- Latest status
- Closed (latest check 7:23 AM park time, Oct 17) · Downtime history
- Breakdowns (90 days)
- 7 unplanned breakdowns, median 43 min · down on 7 of 90 tracked days (~8%)
- Forecast accuracy
- Our day-ahead wait forecast landed within 10 minutes of the day's actual average on 25 of 30 scored days (83%), average miss 7 min (last 30 days) · How we score it
- Lightning Lane
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass · LL strategy
Kilimanjaro Safaris is a gentle ride attraction located in the Africa area of Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. This attraction offers guests a unique experience within the park's themed environment. The ride provides a 20-minute journey, allowing visitors to observe the carefully designed landscapes. It is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of guests due to its gentle nature. For those looking to optimize their park visit, Kilimanjaro Safaris is included in the Lightning Lane Multi Pass, offering a convenient way to experience the attraction. The setting within the Africa section enhances the immersive quality of the experience, transporting guests to a distinct themed region of the park. This attraction serves as a prominent feature within Disney's Animal Kingdom, contributing to the park's overall offerings.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is Kilimanjaro Safaris?
Kilimanjaro Safaris lasts roughly 20 minutes, not counting the wait in line.
How long is the wait for Kilimanjaro Safaris?
Over the last 30 days, the posted standby wait for Kilimanjaro Safaris at Animal Kingdom averaged 33 minutes and peaked at 105 minutes, based on 2,983 live wait readings.
What is the best time to ride Kilimanjaro Safaris?
Averaged by hour over the last 90 days, posted standby waits for Kilimanjaro Safaris were lowest around 8PM, at about 5 minutes.
How often does Kilimanjaro Safaris break down?
Over the last 90 days we recorded 7 unplanned breakdowns of 5 minutes or more for Kilimanjaro Safaris; the median one lasted 43 minutes. It went down on 7 of the 90 days we tracked it (about 8%).
How accurate are the wait time forecasts for Kilimanjaro Safaris?
Over the last 30 days our day-ahead forecast of Kilimanjaro Safaris's daily average standby wait was within 10 minutes of the actual on 25 of 30 scored days (83%), with an average miss of 7 minutes. Every park's scorecard is published on the prediction accuracy page.
Does Kilimanjaro Safaris have Lightning Lane?
Yes. Kilimanjaro Safaris is sold as Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
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