“Wanyama” (or Sunset) Safari at Animal Kingdom Lodge

The Animal Kingdom Lodge is home to a very special evening called the “Wanyama” Safari. Up to 12 people ride in a specially designed van around the lodge’s savannas. Learn about the animals and animal management at Animal Kingdom Lodge. The van stops and you get lots of photo opportunities of the animals and birds. An animal guide is on the van with you to offer information and answer questions.

The tour is about 90 minutes.

Afterwards, you have a wonderful dining experience at Jiko – The Cooking Place at Animal Kingddom Lodge.

Note that this experience is in a rugged safari vehicle over an open savanna. For your safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure; heart, back or neck problems; motion sickness or any other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not participate.

Age: Guests must be 10 years of age or older.

Cost: $209.

Hours: Daily. Check-in at podium at Jiko at 3:20 p.m. for a pre-safari reception. Safari starts at 4 p.m.

Reservations: (407) WDW-PLAY or (407) 939-7529. Note that there is a 48-hour cancellation policy.

NOTE: Guests are asked to adhere to Disney’s signature dining dress code: No tank tops, flip-flops, swimsuits, swimsuit cover-ups, hats for gentlemen, cut-offs, torn clothing and t-shirts with offensive language and/or graphics. Men must wear khakis, slacks or dress shorts and collared shirts. Jeans may be worn if in good condition. Sport coats are optional. Women must wear Capri pants, skirts, dresses or dress shorts. Jeans may be worn if in good condition.

The modified "off-road" transport van

The modified “off-road” transport van

View of the Lodge from the van

The journey begins

Thomson's GazelleThomson’s Gazelle
“Tommies”

Impala

Impala

The roof of the van lifts up and you stand to look out into the savanah

Inside of van, roof lifts up and you stand to look out into the savanna

Animal shelters, hidden from view from Lodge guests

Animal shelters, hidden from view from Lodge guests

Blesbok

Blesbok

Greater Kudu

Greater Kudu

Transport Van on the Savanah

Transport Van with Roof Up

Ankole Cattle - Adult and Baby

Ankole Cattle – Adult and Baby

Ankole Cattle and public viewing area of the Uzima Savanah

Ankole Cattle and public viewing area of the Uzima Savanna

Giraffe
Giraffe
Giraffe

Eland

Eland

White-bearded Wildebeest

White-bearded Wildebeest

Arusha Rock

Arusha Rock

Grant's Zebra

Grant’s Zebra

Ostrich on the Sunset Savanah

Ostrich on the Sunset Savanna

Bongo

Nyala

Waterbuck

Waterbuck

Marabou Stork

Marabou Stork

Ostrich

Ostrich

Waterbuck

Waterbuck

Bongo

Nyala

Bongo

Nyala

Ruppel's Griffon Vulture

Ruppel’s Griffon Vulture

Our Guides

Linda, Deb and Wanda and the Giraffes

Linda, Deb, Wanda & the Giraffes

Inside of the van

Inside of the van

A wonderful feast!

A wonderful feast!

 

Disney World Wanyama Safari