Invisible Barriers
Camouflaged pits and changes in ground level prevent predators and prey from crossing paths while giving the impression that they share the same space.
Animal Kingdom
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Africa in Florida
Have your camera ready to capture lions, African elephants, Masai giraffes, rhinos, and hippos in environments that perfectly recreate their natural habitats.
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Embark on an authentic expedition into the African savanna. Observe majestic animals roaming free in a 110-acre habitat.
Kilimanjaro Safaris is the beating heart of Disney's Animal Kingdom. This attraction is more than just a ride; it is a 110-acre wildlife preserve called the Harambe Wildlife Reserve, home to over 34 species of animals.
Aboard an all-terrain expedition vehicle, you'll travel through varied landscapes, from dense forests to vast savanna plains, for a privileged encounter with African wildlife.
Imagineering Secrets
Mastered Nature
The illusion of total freedom is maintained by ingenious invisible barriers.
Climate-Controlled Rocks
To ensure animals stay visible, certain rocks are equipped with heating or cooling systems to encourage lions or cheetahs to settle there.
POV
Harambe Expedition
Experience the safari as if you were there, from grassy plains to watering holes.
Analysis
Larger than Life
Kilimanjaro Safaris is the largest attraction at Walt Disney World. Its size is such that the entire Magic Kingdom could fit inside the safari area.
It is an experience that changes with each visit because the animals are free to move, making every safari unique. The best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon.
Realism
Exceptional
Conservation
Priority
Scale
Gigantic
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