Kilimanjaro Safaris

Average Wait Times

About Kilimanjaro Safaris

A guided safari ride through animal habitats with views of giraffes, rhinos, elephants, and more. Each ride can feel different depending on animal activity.

Best Time to Ride Kilimanjaro Safaris

Over the past 90 days, Kilimanjaro Safaris has averaged about 22 minutes in the standby line. Waits are shortest in the evening (7 PM onward), running around 8 minutes, and peak first thing in the morning (8-10 AM) at roughly 40 minutes. For the least waiting, ride in the evening (7 PM onward) or during the final hour before Animal Kingdom closes, when standby lines fall across the whole park.

Lightning Lane Strategy for Kilimanjaro Safaris

Kilimanjaro Safaris is a Tier 2 Lightning Lane Multi Pass attraction at Animal Kingdom. Since demand is moderate, it is usually not worth using one of your earliest selections here. Focus first on harder-to-get rides, then use Kilimanjaro Safaris later as a convenient filler pick if it fits your route through Africa. Most groups are fine riding it standby, especially in the evening when waits are usually shortest.

Good to Know

Kilimanjaro Safaris is a gentle family ride in Africa at Animal Kingdom. The experience runs about 22 minutes, takes place outdoors, and has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

Kilimanjaro Safaris FAQ