Kilimanjaro Safaris Wait Times
Board an open-air safari vehicle for an 18-minute journey through 110 acres of African savanna where real animals roam in naturalistic habitats. You'll potentially see giraffes, elephants, lions, rhinos, hippos, cheetahs, zebras, and dozens more species. No two rides are identical since the animals move freely throughout the habitat. A live Cast Member driver provides narration and points out wildlife. Early morning and late afternoon offer the best animal sightings. One of Animal Kingdom's must-do experiences and unlike anything else at Walt Disney World.
Kilimanjaro Safaris — Average Wait by Hour
Kilimanjaro Safaris — Average Wait by Day of Week
Kilimanjaro Safaris — Wait Times by Day
| Day | Avg Wait | Peak Wait | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 27m | 120m | |
| Tuesday | 23m | 95m | |
| Wednesday | 22m | 90m | |
| Thursday | 23m | 70m | |
| Friday | 25m | 90m | |
| Saturday | 26m | 80m | |
| Sunday | 22m | 65m |
Predicted wait for Kilimanjaro Safaris — next 7 days
Our forecast of the average standby wait, built from this ride's historical patterns, day-of-week trends, and the seasonal calendar.
Forecasts are estimates of the daily average and update as new data arrives — actual waits swing by hour, so use the hour-by-hour chart above to pick your window.
Kilimanjaro Safaris — ride facts
- Location
- Africa · Animal Kingdom
- Type
- Gentle ride
- Ride length
- ~20 min
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Lightning Lane
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Board an open-air safari vehicle for an 18-minute journey through 110 acres of African savanna where real animals roam in naturalistic habitats. You'll potentially see giraffes, elephants, lions, rhinos, hippos, cheetahs, zebras, and dozens more species. No two rides are identical since the animals move freely throughout the habitat. A live Cast Member driver provides narration and points out wildlife. Early morning and late afternoon offer the best animal sightings. One of Animal Kingdom's must-do experiences and unlike anything else at Walt Disney World.