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Wild Africa Trek review (cost, is it worth it?)

By: Author Shannon Albert

Published: May 9, 2023 Updated: October 12, 2023

Wild Africa Trek review (cost, is it worth it?)

Tours might be what Walt Disney World does best, and that definitely includes Wild Africa Trek at Animal Kingdom .

I loved my first experience on this tour so much that I recently booked it again.

Here’s what you can expect on the tour…

In this article

Wild Africa Trek is a 3-hour tour that takes place at Animal Kingdom and includes several different backstage elements (more on that below). It’s offered a few times per day, with a very limited number of people allowed on each trek.

How much does Wild Africa Trek cost?

The cost for Wild Africa Trek is $219-$229 per person (tax not included). Price varies by date.

Yes, Wild Africa Trek is on the more expensive side, but you are also getting a pretty cool and unique experience.

There are, however, 15% discounts for select guests that will save you a little bit of money:

Annual Passholders : from $186.15 (plus tax; prices vary by date)
Disney Vacation Club Members : $186.15 (plus tax; prices vary by date)

Remember that to participate in the tour, you must also purchase valid theme park admission and secure a park reservation for that day.

The full payment is due at the time of booking. To receive the discount, you’ll need to be logged into the Disney Website before reserving your tour.

Note: There is a 2-day cancellation policy. The full price will be charged/forfeited if you cancel within 2 days or are a “no show” for the reservation.

Some important details to consider before booking:

In order to participate, guests must be at least 8 years old and guests 17 years old or younger must be accompanied by a participating adult of 18 years or older
Due to height restrictions for specific areas during the tour, guests must meet the minimum height requirement of 48 inches (122 cm) or they may not participate
Due to weight restrictions for specific areas during the tour, participants must weigh between 45 and 300 lbs (20.14-136 kg) or they may not participate (yes, they weigh you!)
Expectant mothers cannot participate
For safety, participants should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness or other conditions that could be aggravated by the tour
Guests who wish to participate in a less physical journey or a wheelchair-accessible trek may contact Wild Africa Trek operations at (407) 938-1373 for an alternative offering

Reservations can be made online up to 60 days out. Since spots are limited, be sure to reserve ASAP.

Is there a dress code for Wild Africa Trek?

There are certain items you are not allowed to wear and some that are recommended.

Closed-toe shoes with a back strap or hiking boots are required. You cannot wear flip-flops.

There is recommended casual attire, including shorts or pants with a comfortable shirt. Skirts or dresses are not recommended.

Small personal items, such as cameras and cell phones, are permitted if they can be securely attached to the safety gear provided. Backpacks are not allowed.

What’s included in the cost?

In addition to getting to experience the savanna in a new way and see the animals up close while learning from the experts, the price of the tour includes the following:

Food and Drinks

You’ll be able to indulge in African-inspired snacks.

To give you an idea of what you might expect, this is a sample menu. What you actually are served may vary:

Chicken curry salad
Sun-dried tomato hummus and mini pita
Marinated tandoori shrimp
Smoked salmon roulade with dill
Air-dried beef and prosciutto
Fresh fruit marinated in mint and ginger

If you have any dietary restrictions, you’ll want to make a note of that when booking online.

Plus, you’ll inform the Disney Cast Member, server, chef, or manager on duty of any dietary restrictions when arriving at the dining location.

One of your guides will capture different moments of you throughout the tour.

Then, at the end of your expedition, you will receive a photo code that you can use to access and download the images.

As a souvenir, you’ll get to keep both your water bottle and name tag. You can see both in the photo below:

Safety Gear

Any necessary safety gear is provided by Disney.

Warning: big spoilers ahead.

Arriving for the tour

This tour starts with checking in right by Kilimanjaro Safaris in the Africa section of Animal Kingdom. Be sure to show up a little early to allow time to sign paperwork, ask questions, etc.

Once the group has arrived, the guides will lead you to a locker and harness area where you can store your items.

You can take sunglasses and phones with you as long as they have a strap, which they’re happy to provide.

The guides will get you connected to harnesses and give you a water bottle that you can fill right in this area.

They will also give you a headset to wear that they’ll use to speak to you throughout the tour.

Parts of the tour

Once you’re ready to get started, the tour consists of a few different parts:

Hippo backstage viewing

Rope bridges with views of crocodiles
Croc viewing
Private safari ride
Snack time at a private pavilion on the savanna

To get to the first step, the group will walk through part of the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail and then enter a backstage area from there to get started.

First up, hippos!

After hiking a little ways toward the hippo viewing area, a knowledgeable Cast Member will talk about hippos and attempt to wake the up for a snack.

Lucky for us, the 2 hippos responded and came out for quite a while as the Cast Member taught us about them and answered any questions we had.

Since this is a ledge overlooking the hippos, you are tethered via your harness during this part.

Rope bridges

If you’ve ever been on the Kilimanjaro Safaris and seen people climbing the rope bridges, you might’ve wondered how they got there. This tour is the answer to that!

Wild Africa Trek rope bridge Kilimanjaro Safaris

You’ll be able to climb 2 different rope bridges during this part, with the second one passing over the crocodiles that you see from the Kilimanjaro Safaris ride.

You can kinda take your time walking across the bridges, which comes in handy if you have a fear of heights and/or want to snap some pics.

The guides will take pics of you along the way that can be downloaded afterward.

Croc viewing

While the 2nd rope bridge does include a view of the crocodiles, you’ll get another chance once you’re back on land with another tethered harness view overlooking their area.

Private safari ride

After seeing the crocs, the whole group will head out on a truck that will provide a private safari ride. After this, you may never want to go on the Kilimanjaro Safaris ride again.

The main perk of having a private ride is the ability to pull over and spend time with active animals, providing lots of chances to take great pics.

On our recent trek, we spent at least 10 minutes in the giraffe area as they were very active after being fed.

Snack time at a private pavilion

The safari truck will eventually make its way to a private pavilion overlooking the savanna.

The view is gorgeous from here and makes for great photo ops. In fact, many proposals have taken place at this spot.

Bathrooms are available, and a light lunch prepared by Tusker House restaurant is provided. Oh, and the popular pog juice (passion fruit, orange, guava) is included as well.

If you have special dietary needs, you’ll be able to email them ahead of time to let them know.

From there, you’ll hop back in the truck and finish out the private safari.

This is also the end of the tour, so you’ll want to pick up your locker belongings before heading out.

Is the Wild Africa Trek worth it?

As mentioned in the intro, Walt Disney World is exceptionally good at tours, so it will not come as a big surprise when I say: yes! Definitely yes.

Though it’s definitely not cheap, it’s 100% worth it, especially if you’re looking for something new or special to do during your trip.

If you’re typically a person who wears sandals or skirts, be sure to pack close-toed shoes and long shorts or pants for this trek.
During hotter months, I’d suggest booking the earliest time possible to avoid afternoon heat.
With the tour overlapping prime touring, be sure to have your Individual Lightning Lane Selections and/or Genie+ Selections booked for afterward.

Tuesday 5th of December 2023

The list of conditions mentions "motion sickness". When would someone have motion sickness on the tour? Just the safari ride portion?

Friday 12th of January 2024

@Regina, That would be due to the rope bridge swaying and the rough ride of the vehicles.

Friday 27th of October 2023

how many people are in a group? we have a group of 11

Caitlin Kelch

Monday 2nd of October 2023

They say no backpacks. Is the locker large enough to store the backpack in??

Shannon Albert

Tuesday 3rd of October 2023

Yes, it is. That's what I did on this tour.

Wild Africa Trek – An In-Depth Review of the VIP Backstage Tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney describes the Wild Africa Trek as “[a] privately guided VIP expedition offering close encounters with exotic African wildlife in their native habitat.” In other words, the Wild Africa Trek is a tour that builds upon the experience of Kilimanjaro Safaris by taking you to areas of the Harambe Wildlife Reserve that you may have seen on Kilimanjaro Safaris, but only from afar. This article takes an in-depth look at the Wild Africa Trek experience, details the cost associated with the tour, responds to possible FAQs from those considering the tour, and, ultimately, attempts to the answer the question: Is the Wild Africa Trek worth its cost?

Checking (and Strapping) In

Check-in for Animal Kingdom’s Wild Africa Trek takes place next to the entrance to Kilimanjaro Safaris. When you arrive, a cast member will verify your registration, inform you that there will be no restrooms available for the first two hours or so of the Trek, and subtly suggest that you take advantage of the the restrooms available around the corner before suiting up.

Once through the initial check-in, you’ll get a locker to store everything you cannot securely attach to your vest and/or harness. The “attached to the vest” restriction can be confusing with respect to cameras, but – according to the cast members with whom we talked – a camera strap that hangs around your neck will suffice. During this phase, cast members will also provide croakies for your glasses or sunglasses, a nametag, and a keepsake water bottle that clips to your vest.

After your belongings are secured in the locker, a cast member will fit you with a vest and harness. The harness fits snugly, through and around your legs. For this reason, and also probably because the trek includes walking across exposed bridges, Disney recommends that women do not wear skirts or dresses for the Wild Africa Trek. Based on her experience with the harness straps, my wife would also recommend that women do not wear very short shorts.

Once you are all strapped into your harness, you are weighed to verify compliance with the 300 lb weight limit (those of you who are scale-shy shouldn’t worry; there are no giant flashing numbers), provided a radio earpiece to hear the guides, and encouraged to take advantage of the available sunscreen and bug spray.

Starting the Tour

The first part of the tour involves walking through what our charming guides referred to as “some of the most dangerous animals in the wild:” homo sapiens. Basically, you walk from the Wild Africa Trek check-in location to the entrance of Pangani Forest Exploration Trail . On the Pangani Trail, you follow the same path as any guest, including winding through the aviary and quickly walking past the naked mole rats. Even with the additional and humorous insights provided by the Wild Africa Trek guides, this part of the tour might leave you wondering when the real tour is going to start. Thankfully, near the end of Pangani Trail, the fun really begins.

Over the River and Through the Woods

Toward the end of the Pangani Trail, your guides lead you up into the woods. This is where the real Wild Africa Trek experience begins. After a brief trail walk, you arrive at an overlook that extends out above the hippopotamus pool. Your guide will clip you (via your harness) to a support railing that allows you to move up to the edge of the overlook without fear of falling into the hippos’ gaping maws. The primary guides provide some hippo insight, but the group is also joined by a “hippo expert”, who provides you with information about feeding habits and the hippos’ relationships with one another, and, most importantly, brings large quantities of lettuce to coax the hippos closer to the overlook.

Next comes the rope bridge across the crocodiles. Those who have experienced Kilimanjaro Safaris have driven under this bridge (really two bridges connected by a platform tower) and may have noticed cast members or Wild Africa Trek groups traversing it. The rope bridge is not particularly difficult to navigate, though it was a little more wobbly than I had expected and I appreciated the fact that I was clipped into a safety line. Every member of the group will go across the bridge individually, and you are free to stop along the way to take pictures (assuming you have the courage to let go of the railings).

Since the bridge takes you literally over the crocodiles (don’t fall!), it shouldn’t be much surprise that the next stop is to view the crocodiles a little more closely. Just as with the hippopotamus overlook, you are attached to a safety rail so that you can inch up to the edge, and you are joined by a crocodile expert with interesting tidbits of information. Now is a great time for pictures: apparently natural models, crocodiles will hold a given pose (such as showing off their jaws) for quite some time.

Riding (and Stopping) in the Savannah

After you wave goodbye to the crocodiles, you’ll also say goodbye for to your vest, harness, and earpiece, and hello to back of a safari truck. The Wild Africa Trek vehicles are different from those on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Your vehicle for the Trek features benches along the outer edge of the bed of the truck, with a wide open area in the middle. This allows for everyone to face one another, and the guides, while riding through the Harambe Wildlife Reserve, and, more importantly, provides a nice empty space for everyone to stand when the truck stops. Yes, unlike Simba–1 on Kilimanjaro Safaris, this truck will stop, and your guides allow you to stand to get a better view of the animals on the reserve. If you are a photographer, this fact alone might make the Wild Africa Trek worth its price.

Other than the truck’s configuration and the opportunity to stop for several minutes at various places along the tour, what you see during the ride through the Harambe Wildlife Preserve is nearly identical to what you would experience on Kilimanjaro Safaris. This includes views of the springboks, giraffes, elephants, and other savannah animals. However, since you have so much more time, you hear much more information. Our guides were very knowledgeable and the other guests had great questions. For example, we learned that one of the giraffes was pregnant, and it appears that Disney’s Animal Kingdom (or Animal Kingdom Lodge) will have another baby giraffe sometime in 2015.

When you are about two thirds of the way through the traditional Kilimanjaro Safaris trail, near the flamingo pool, the Wild Africa Trek again diverges from the standard experience. It is at this point that you stop at a boma for a meal and more animal-viewing. Note that boma simply means an area for outdoor meals and parties, and you are not going all the way to Boma , the restaurant at Animal Kingdom Lodge. The boma on the Wild Africa Trek is a large, beautiful observation deck with views of substantial sections of the Harambe Wildlife Reserve. The front of the observation deck, where there are tables and chairs, has fantastic views of the elephants, the flamingo pond, and the grasslands populated with many other animals; the rear of the observation deck provides a (binocular-assisted) view of the rock formation that the lions call home.

The meal provided at the boma is specially prepared by the kitchen at Tusker House and differs depending on the time of day (i.e. breakfast for morning tours, lunch for afternoon tours.) For example, a breakfast meal includes brie, various fruits, and yogurt with granola, while lunch features items such as smoked meats, salmon roulade, and shrimp. If any of that sounded appetizing to you, then you are in for a treat on the Trek. The food is excellent, and, as our guides pointed out, the boma on the Wild Africa Trek is the only place at Walt Disney World to get these items. With classic Disney Magic touch, even the flower accompanying the meal is edible and tasty.

Finishing out the Tour

After relaxing at the boma, and taking in the views from both sides of the observation deck, it is time to pile back into the safari truck to finish the tour. As before, the truck travels a route similar to that of the Kilimanjaro Safaris ride vehicles, but it has the benefit of stopping and allowing you to stand and take pictures of the animals along the way.

The tour ends at the same place that Kilamonjaro Safaris concludes. At this time, the tour group and guides all must walk back to the lockers, where personal belongings were stored approximately three hours prior, and say your tearful goodbyes.

During most of the year, the Wild Africa Trek costs $201.29 per person. During peak times, however, the price tag jumps to $265.00. Peak times include: the weeks of Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Easter, and a period Disney defines as “spring break” (which changes from year to year and has not yet been set for 2015.) You must pay for your tour, in full, at the time of booking, and if you have to cancel, you must do so more than two days in advance if you wish to receive a refund. The tour takes place rain or shine, so it would be a good idea to pay attention to the weather forecast if the thought of experiencing the Wild Africa Trek in the rain does not appeal to you.

Through October 25 of this year (2014), Disney is offering a $50 discount, per person, on “afternoon” tours (i.e. tours that start at 11:30 AM or later.) At nearly 25% of the cost of the tour, this is a fairly substantial discount. Of course, if you are traveling in July or August, saving $50 per person might not be enough to make a three hour tour in the Florida heat (or afternoon thunderstorms) enjoyable.

At the time of publication, the cast members I spoke with informed me there is no current Annual Pass discount available for the Wild Africa Trek. When I booked my tour earlier this year, however, I received a discount of $50 per person that the cast member handling the booking attributed to my status as an Annual Passholder. Consequently, I encourage Annual Passholders to ask for any potential discounts when booking their tours.

How do I book a reservation for the Animal Kingdom’s Wild Africa Trek? Reservations for the Wild Africa Trek made by calling (407) WDW-TOUR (i.e. (407) 939–8687.)

What should I wear on the Wild Africa Trek? Sunscreen, bug spray, comfortable walking shoes (but they don’t have to be made for hiking – I did just fine in sneakers and my wife wore Converse), and breathable materials in temperature appropriate styles.

What should I not wear on the Wild Africa Trek? Flip flops (or other shoes that could easily slide off), dresses, skirts, or any clothing that would be uncomfortable when you are in the vest and harness. Take a look at the harnesses used in mountain climbing and ropes courses to see where the straps of the harness hit the body, and do what you can to avoid chafing.

What are the physical demands associated with the Wild Africa Trek?

THE WALK: The total walking on the tour probably clocks in just under 2 miles (through the prohibition against non-vest-attached cellphones meant I didn’t get a precise calculation.) I would suggest taking a couple trips around Epcot’s World Showcase to gauge how comfortable you feel walking that distance over 90 minutes or so.
THE BRIDGE: As I noted above, the rope bridge is a little more wobbly than I anticipated it would be. Additionally, some boards are “missing” from the bridge which means that you have to step over sizable gaps (though I didn’t have a measuring tape with me, I would guess the largest gap was around 16–18 inches, and there is a safety net under the entire bridge which is visible through the gaps). Despite the wobbliness and the gaps, my wife Elyssa, who is not particularly fond of heights, and the rest of the our group had no real issues traversing the bridge. Ultimately, it comes down to your particular sense of balance and your comfort with being approximately two stories off the ground.
THE BATHROOMS: There are no restroom facilities for the first two hours or so of the tour. A cast member will most likely remind you of that fact before you are strapped in the harness, but it is probably a good idea to hit up the restrooms in Harambe Village before you check-in. There is a bathroom once you get to the boma about two thirds of the way through the Trek.

Should I bring my camera (smartphone or stand alone?)

This depends on how much of the experience you want to capture. The guides will take pictures of the group and the animals frequently throughout the Trek, and I felt our particular guides did a good job of getting shots of each individual party within the overall group. After the tour, you receive access to a website that allows you to download the guides’ photos and a “greatest hits” set of photos from other tours. I probably would have been content had the guide photos been all I received.

I was happy, however, that I brought my own camera. It allowed me to take more candid shots of my wife enjoying the experience than the guides did. As noted earlier in the post, you do have to either attach your camera to your vest or hang it around your neck to be allowed to bring it. Though smartphone photographs would probably be sufficient to get the extra documentation you may want from your Wild Africa Trek experience, the requirement of attaching your phone to your vest might make it easier to go with a compact camera. I found it much easier to find a suitable camera strap for my camera than to find an iPhone case/strap that would keep my phone connected to my vest while I took pictures.

Does the Wild Africa Trek photo download include other Disney Photopass photos from the rest of my vacation? No. In fact, you go to a special website – which appears to be separate from the Disney Photopass site – to download your images.

Is it Worth it?

The Wild Africa Trek is fantastic. Both my wife and I enjoyed it thoroughly, and, but for the cost associated with the Trek, would love to take the tour each and every time we go to Walt Disney World. Of course, in reality, the more than $200 per person price tag must be factored into the decision. Thankfully, Disney packs a lot into the Trek to justify the $200 cost, including: access to areas of Disney’s Animal Kingdom not available to regular guests, up-close encounters with animals not available through any other Disney attractions, a meal available only on the tour, full photographic documentation of the experience, and, of course, your awesome water bottle.

If you have never experienced the Wild Africa Trek, have at least a passing interest in animals, and think you might enjoy the experience described above, then the answer is simple: Yes. Go on the tour. If, however, you still have questions about whether you would enjoy three hours walking and driving mostly in the Florida sun, then you might have to think a little harder about whether this experience is right for you. The goal of this post is to provide enough detail for you to make a well-informed decision.

When my wife and I look back on our last few trips to Walt Disney World, it is the Wild Africa Trek that we list as our “Number One Highlight.” For us, the Wild Africa Trek was definitely worth its price tag.

After reading about the Wild Africa Trek, are you interested in going on the tour? What other Disney VIP tours have you been on? Let us know what you think in the comments.

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what is the age requirement?

8 years and at least 48 inches (122 cm) tall.

See https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/animal-kingdom/wild-africa-trek/

Thank you, after visiting the link you posted, I measured my 8 year old and found out that she is exactly 48 inches….. and we will be doing this on our next visit!!!

I am interested in knowing is an AM or PM tour better due to animal activity, etc. Heat doesn’t bother us.

Good question, and even better timing. Today, Disney published findings from a study it performed on animal activity at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The result? Time of day does not significantly change the probability of spotting animals. (You can read more details here: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/07/wildlife-wednesday-myth-busters-whens-the-best-time-to-see-your-favorite-animals-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/ )

So, if you believe Disney’s study, an AM or PM tour should not result in different levels of animal activity. One alternative factor you may wish to consider: Would you rather eat the brie, various fruits, and yogurt with granola they serve at breakfast, or the smoked meats, salmon roulade, and shrimp they serve at lunch?

We did an 8am tour in August 2012. Rather than “Check-in takes place next to the entrance to Kilimanjaro Safaris”, because our tour started before the park opened we had to check-in just outside the main turnstiles.

Our group was of 12 people, I assume this is the maximum. The cast members were fantastic. Disney supplied a total of 187 photos (in 2012 it was on a PhotoCD that arrived in the post a few weeks later), the vast majority were our of tour rather than being stock photos. At the boma the CMs were happy to oblige by taking numerous individual and family/group photos.

My kids still remember eating the flower during the meal! We threw the souvenir water bottles away as the screw lids kept getting cross-threaded.

We didn’t do the normal Kilimanjaro Safaris ride, there seemed little point when the tour offered so much more. It was definitely worth the money.

Adding this to my Disney Bucket List immediately! Looks like a must-do, especially for been-there, done-that types like our family. Thanks for all the information and photos!

I booked this tour a few days ago for my husband and myself in September, and with the discount it was just under $300 for the two of us including tax. We’ve been going to WDW every year for several years and this is our first tour, and I’m very excited. One question – is the meal a full meal or more like a snack? We’re doing the 1:30 tour and have dinner reservations at 7:30. I’m just wondering if we’ll be too full to enjoy dinner.

I would classify it as a “light lunch.” If you need more details than what I put in the review, Disney’s official explanation of the meal (available here: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/02/wild-africa-trek-you-cant-feed-the-animals-but-you-get-to-eat/ ) has another picture of what you will be served.

If I was taking the 1:30 PM tour, I would eat something light for lunch around 12:00-12:30 PM before going on the tour, and have the meal on the tour around 3:15-3:30 PM, and then I would be ready for dinner at 7:30 PM. If I was really concerned about maximizing my value when it comes to dinning options, I might not schedule a buffet or similar “all you care to enjoy” meal for that 7:30 PM reservation.

Again, that is based on my eating habits, but hopefully it gives you a little more insight. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Thank you for your more than through review. I think I am putting this on my list for October.

My family of 4 and another family of 4 are doing this together this August. This will be our 4th trip to the World but our first Wild Africa Trek. I am looking forward to this tour the most out of our entire trip. We got the $50 per person discount and are taking the 11:45 tour. For all 8 of us that’s a $400 savings – so we’ll tough it out in the Florida heat. Can’t wait!

My wife and I did this tour in 2011, and it was great. (To be fair, we’re the kind of people who will stand in line and ride Kilimanjaro Safaris 2 or 3 times in one trip.) It’s definitely not for Disney-on-a-budget, but if you can afford it, it’s not going to let you down.

As for the weight limit, I think it used to be 250, and when I did it I was probably about 230, but they never brought out the scale to check. I’d imagine that 300 is closer to the actual safety rating of the equipment, which is why they need to break out the scale now.

This is on my Disney bucket list. Thanks for the great article. I think when the trek first started, the weight limit was lower, I remember thinking that I wouldn’t qualify. (I’ve lost weight, so it is not any issue any way now for me.) If I ever do a solo trip to WDW, this will be my big slurge.

My wife and I have looked very carefully at this adventure and are scheduled to take the Trek on Sep 5 in the morning. We too believe this will be the highlight of our next visit. I was a bit disappointed in the reservation process. You call and give your credit card info (charging the full amount) and all you get in return is a number. No email no hard copy. We were told to ask at check in about our DVC or Disney Visa card discount. There was no discount available at the time of reservation. Then the reservation does not link to My Disney Experience. You can only make a note. Something for the Mouse to work on! Really looking forward to the experience though!

My 11-year-old daughter (who loves animals) & I did the Trek in Oct 2013. I agree that it was totally worth the cost! It was a wonderful experience that tops anything else we’ve done at Disney. Although we were both nervous about the bridges, being harnessed made it a very safe-feeling experience & ended up being one of the highlights of the experience (I will warm that short-legged people will have to stretch to make a couple of the gaps based on my 5-foot-tall daughter’s experience, but she says that was part of the fun). Being able to stop during the drive portion of the safari was great as well—but do be alert & listen to the guides as you may need to suddenly sit back down to move along quickly should the animals take an extra interest in you (they are wild animals!)—we had an up-close encounter with the rhinos when they decided to come check us out! The trek was definitely worth every penny & we would love to be able to do it again.

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Animal Kingdom’s Wild Africa Trek Review

Recently we crossed a long-awaited item off our Disney wish list . Raymond, Joseph and I finally, after talking about it for years, took the Wild Africa Trek in Animal Kingdom. Was it everything we hoped it would be? Yes and no. Much of the experience was the way we’d imagined and we learned a lot about the animals we saw along the way. To be fair and balanced, I must also add that some of this pricey adventure was disappointing. Here are the details of our experience on…

Animal Kingdom’s Wild Africa Trek

We were booked for the day after Christmas , but the only person who knew it was me. During Christmas dinner at the California Grill, I sprang the surprise and then everyone was excited about the next day’s big plan. After breakfast at Tusker House, we’d have time to go on Kilimanjaro Safari before we checked in for the Wild Africa Trek near the Safari’s entrance. We were scheduled for the 10:15 am trek, which would end at 1:15 pm. Information we received about the trek ahead of time emphasized the need to dress in pants or shorts with sturdy, closed-toe shoes. We all wore jeans, t-shirts and athletic shoes, which were perfect choices.

Would we do it again? Not for the price we paid (during peak season, $249 per person). We think a kid-free option like Disney Cruise Line offers for many of their excursions would be appealing. Not that the kids were trouble, they were very well-behaved and enjoyable. We just felt like the guides’ scripts were targeted towards children, people who know nothing about animals, and Animal Kingdom park newbies. As long-time Animal Kingdom fans who have visited many times, we wanted more in-depth information with a less condescending delivery. I know several people who have taken the Wild Africa Trek and all had a wonderful experience. I’m sure it greatly depends on the guides and unfortunately, one of ours seemed to not like his job very much.

Have you taken the Wild Africa Trek? How was your experience?

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dittios to anna above for her comments. lisa good castmembers at the end of a visit are always mentioned in a e-mail to guest relations. BAD ones are too. in 20 years I can honestly say I have only had to write about a bad castmember 3 times . for me & the dough you paid I would have mentioned this person . not to get them in trouble per say but in the hopes that it would not happen to another family. gosh I love my Saturdays with lisa.

Dusty, I’ll be so sad if you ever go away. I look forward to your comments & opinions every weekend!!! Thank you for being such a loyal reader…Lisa

I took the Wild Africa Trek a couple years ago with friends, and I loved it! We had two really excellent guides, though, and there were actually no kids in our group. No Frozen jokes, either. Having a snarky, condescending guide would’ve changed the experience significantly, so that’s a bummer that you had an off-putting guide. 🙁 I also loved the photos they took – they could be a photo book all by themselves! Ever since then, I’ve wanted to return and gift a Wild Africa Trek to my dad, because I know he’d love it.

Like with Jungle Cruise skippers, your guides really make or break the entire experience. Thanks for stopping by…Lisa

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Disney Wild Africa Trek Review

Thinking about different ways to have a unique experience at Disney World? Does the idea of an African Safari excite you (but not the cost or 12+ hour flight) or do you like animals in general? Been to Disney World before and always wanted to have more time to take in Kilimanjaro Safaris? Well, the Disney Wild Africa Trek may be just what you’re looking for. In this article, we’ll provide our complete Disney Wild Africa Trek review, where we’ll show you pictures, talk about some requirements that you MUST know about, hit the highlights on food, animals and more.

Some might say our review could be a little spoilery, but when you’re going to drop some serious dough on this backstage tour, we figure you want to have a good idea of what your signing up for. So, if you don’t want to see some detailed images of the tour, you may want to turn back now.

If you’re still with us, let’s get to our Disney Wild Africa Trek review!

What to Know About the Disney Wild Africa Trek Before You Go

The Wild Africa Trek will run you $189 during the off season and $249 during peak season (before tax) per person. There is no lower price available for kids. Remember that you must also have a valid park admission to get to the Wild Africa Trek.

Review: Wild Africa Trek at Animal Kingdom

Wild Africa Trek is one of the extra tours that you can book while you are at Disney World. You do need a valid park ticket to get into Animal Kingdom to enjoy this extra tour, and while it is not considered a VIP tour, they sure make you feel like you are a VIP.

The Details:

This tour ranges in price from $189-$249 per person, the price will depend on adults/kids pricing, and also the time of day/year you want to visit. As stated above, you do need a valid park ticket to get into Animal Kingdom, and while you are on the tour, you are required to wear closed toe shoes, as you will be hiking on uneven terrain to get into some of the backstage areas. The complete journey takes about 3-hours from start to finish. They have tour times throughout the day, but we have found the earliest slots are the best for several reasons: entrance into the park before it opens, awesome empty park pics, and the animals tend to be more active in the morning before the afternoon heat hits them.

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What’s Included:

As stated earlier, entrance to the park is not included, but there are a few fun extras included that make the experience more awesome. First, you get a wonderful lunch or breakfast (depending on the time of day you book). They do call this a snack, but we found it was quite filling, and served as a full meal for us. You also receive a water bottle, eye glass safety string, and button to commemorate your experience. Finally, last but not least, my favorite inclusion. The pictures. The guides also carry a camera and act as your own personal photographer. Not only did they take shots of the animals as you see them on the journey, but they also take pictures of your family. At the end of the journey, they give you a download code so that you can download all the pictures to your device for free.

The Experience:

You start off your journey getting fitted for a vest and safety harness. This is because there are several times throughout the beginning of the journey that you are harnessed into guide lines for safety. Once you are harnessed properly, you walk for about 5-10 minutes through the park into the backstage areas. First, you view the Hippo enclosure. At this point you are able to get very close to a ledge (pictured above) and are totally safe with the harness. The trainers come out, and you even get to watch them feed the hippos. It is an awesome opportunity to see the hippos be a little more active.

From there, you do a little more hiking and learning as you go. The next stop is the alligator bridges. This is exciting and scary as well. Keep in mind, you are completely safe and harnessed in, but it is still fun and exciting. The bridges seem wobbly and unstable, but there was never a time that we felt unsafe. The best part, the photographers are there the whole time taking pictures of your experience as you cross. You are never rushed, and you do really get to take your time walking across the bridges and taking in the experience.

Once you have completed the Alligator Bridges, you jump onto a truck where you are driven through the savanna to enjoy and learn about the animals who live there. The guides really take their time, and you get to drive up close to the animals to learn about them. Its a great opportunity for pictures, and family time. Keep in mind, they are still taking pictures of you. They even captured one of my favorite pictures, and I had not idea they were doing it. Such a cool moment to see me taking a picture of my husband and son.

Wild Africa Trek Surprise Shot of me taking a pic of my Family

Finally, the last stop is the huts pictured above, for your snack. Below is the sample menu. The best part is you are get to sit, in the middle of the savanna and are served delicious juice and water, while they bring you your snack. It was such a fun way to finish the trip. Once you are done eating, you can walk around and look and take pictures of the animals around you.

Once your dining experience is completed you take another short ride back to your starting point to get your belongings, at this point the guides will provide you with your digital code for all the pictures that were taken.

Was it worth it?

The big question, was the experience worth the cost? I say a big resounding yes! It was such a fun way to get away from the crowds and have a more personal experience in the parks with the animals. Our family has done this experience twice now, and I am certain we will do it again one day!

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Wild Africa Trek at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Modified: Jun 18, 2019 by Stefanie Fauquet · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

The Wild Africa Trek at Disney's Animal Kingdom is an incredible behind-the-scenes adventure that will get you up close to the park's African wildlife. Learn more about the Disney Wild Africa Trek and why it's worth the splurge.

I'm not sure I can put into words just how awesome the Wild Africa Trek at Disney's Animal Kingdom is. There's not a single adjective that could do the adventure justice. Is it pricey? Yes. But it's worth every penny for the once-in-a-lifetime experience of getting up close to exotic wildlife, typically only found on an African Safari .

Here's a peek at what you can expect on the Wild Africa Trek at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

The 3-hour guided safari tour starts at the Harambe Village, where you get fitted for a harness, vest (complete with a water bottle) and earpiece to use throughout your adventure.

All personal belongings are left behind in lockers for the duration of the trek (though I was able to take my cellphone with a provided strap). Once suited up, you begin your journey— led by two wild Africa trek guides — walking through behind-the-scenes areas of the Animal Kingdom, which includes a bushwalk with winding pathways through dense fern, bamboo and vine forests.

The hike is just enough to get your blood pumping— but the reward is worth it! The first stop on the safari is at a riverbank, where your harness is clipped to a safety line, allowing you to look down at a family of hippos just 10-feet below.

Trekking a little further into the Pangani Forest will lead you to two rope bridges.

Once again, you're attached to a safety line before you cross — as you look down, there's a pack of crocodiles.

While on the ground again, your guides take you a little closer to those hungry crocs. Here's a look at how the tether system works.

And off you go again for another hike, until you board a custom open-air safari vehicle for a guided tour of the Harambe Wildlife Reserve.

This is where the animals really come out. The safari truck is similar to the ones on the Kilimanjaro Safaris Expedition ride (minus rows of seats), but the route is completely different. The Wild Africa Trek driver gets you much closer to the animals and the guides let you stand up and walk around the vehicle, once stopped, for photos.

Giraffes, elephants and zebras are just a few of the animals you'll see on the safari.

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After the guided tour, everyone stops for an African-inspired snack at the "Boma" (private safari station).

Different food items are served in the morning and afternoon. My mid-day trek included two camp tins with bresaola and prosciutto, fruit salad, curried chicken salad, salmon roll, sun-dried tomato hummus & tandoori and barbecued shrimp. The snack was served with passion-orange-guava juice. Everything was delicious!!

After the break, which includes more photo opps, you get back into the safari truck and head back to camp.

Wild Africa Trek is scenic from beginning to end.

At the end of the adventure, each trekker gets to choose an animal in which Disney will make a contribution on your behalf.

The whole experience was up there as one of the best I've ever had at Disney. Outside of visiting Africa , this is absolutely the closest I will ever come to this type of wildlife. The trek was both fun and educational, and I left with a deeper understanding of the importance of conservation.

At first glance, the price tag for each participant may seem high, but when you break down everything that's included and the length of the tour, it's totally worth the splurge.

How Much is The Wild Africa Trek

Disney Wild Africa Trek pricing varies seasonally and starts at $189 per person. Theme park admission is not included in the price of the Wild Africa Trek.

How Long is Disney Wild Africa Trek

The Animal Kingdom Wild Africa Trek experience is three hours from start to finish.

Disney Wild Africa Trek Photos

One of the best perks of the Wild Africa Trek at Disney's Animal Kingdom is all photos are INCLUDED in the price of the tour. A Disney photographer captures your experience throughout the trek. At the end of your expedition, you’ll receive a photo code that you can use to access and download images taken during your Wild Africa Trek experience. The photos in this post are examples of what you will receive.

Wild Africa Trek Attire

Closed-toe shoes are required. I would suggest longer shorts or pants as the walking trail is surrounded by foliage— absolutely no skirts or dresses because you will be wearing a harness during part of the excursion. Yoga pants or capris are a good choice for women. Complimentary lockers are provided so you can change back into shorts and flip-flops or sandals once the trek is over.

Wild Africa Trek Food

An African-inspired food tasting is INCLUDED with the tour cost, and arrangements can be made in advance for trekkers with food allergies. Here's a sample menu:

Morning Trek Menu

Air-dried beef and prosciutto Smoked salmon roulade with dill Fig cake with Boursin cheese Brie cheese and apricot Berry yogurt and dried cranberries Fresh fruit marinated in mint and ginger

Afternoon Trek Menu

Chicken curry salad Sun-dried tomato hummus and mini pita Marinated tandoori shrimp Smoked salmon roulade with dill Air-dried beef and prosciutto Fresh fruit marinated in mint and ginger

Additional Wild Africa Trek Information

Each Disney Wild Africa Trek participant must be 8 years or older and at least 48 inches tall.
Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a participating adult (18 years of age or older).
Participants must be between 45 and 300 lbs. with the harness gear on. The safety harnesses used for this experience may prohibit guests of certain body shapes or sizes from participating.
Tour groups are kept small, consisting of no more than 12 trekkers per safari.
The Wild Africa Trek Excursion occurs rain or shine, with the exception of severe weather or lightning.
A donation will be made on your behalf to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.

Special thanks to Walt Disney World for providing this experience. All opinions are my own.

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Reader Interactions

Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy

May 23, 2012 at 5:26 pm

I loved the trek -- so much fun!

May 23, 2012 at 6:46 pm

What a wonderful experience!

Dee @ Cocktails with Mom

May 23, 2012 at 8:24 pm

From all the awesome pics you took, it really looks like a great adventure. We're heading to Orlando in a couple of weeks....can't wait!

May 23, 2012 at 9:17 pm

That looks like such an amazing adventure, rope bridges scare me though!

Carrie with Children

May 23, 2012 at 9:35 pm

I agree with you regarding the cost - when you break it all down, it really is a fantastic value... and totally worth it! It was a fantastic experience!

Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell

May 23, 2012 at 10:39 pm

Aren't we lucky that we were able to do that? Anyone who chooses to go would NEVER regret it!

May 24, 2012 at 4:53 am

It looks like a wonderful time!

Anne - Mommy Has to Work

May 24, 2012 at 7:46 am

That looks totally awesome!

May 24, 2012 at 10:09 am

LOVE the tether system. I'm scared of heights and that would do so much for my peace of mind.

Canadian Mom Blogger

May 24, 2012 at 11:46 am

Great pictures! It looks like you had an amazing time.

Jenn @therebelchick

May 24, 2012 at 12:30 pm

This looks like such a fun adventure!

Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins

May 24, 2012 at 12:55 pm

Looks like you had a great time!

May 24, 2012 at 2:34 pm

Love the pictures......I want to go! ~lol~ 🙂

May 24, 2012 at 3:28 pm

I totally enjoyed this experience too! I want to go back!

April 21, 2015 at 1:35 am

Your trek looked super awesome, glad you had fun.

Everything You Need to Know About Wild Africa Trek

by Mickey Blog · May 31, 2019

Do you love animals? Are you the adventurous sort? Do you feel fashionable in a flak jacket? Would you like to experience something that few Disney guests ever do? I’m here to tell you about one of the best tours at Walt Disney World. Here’s everything you need to know about Wild Africa Trek.

What Is Wild Africa Trek?

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the most novel of all theme parks in the company’s empire. When you visit the fourth gate at Walt Disney World, you’ll interact with some of the animals at various attractions.

I’ve previously described Kilimanjaro Safaris as the backbone of Animal Kingdom. I feel this way because the giant vehicle transports guests through dozens of animal habitats. It’s one of the best ways to experience the hallmark achievement that is this theme park. It’s not THE best way, though.

Wild Africa Trek is like the deluxe version of Kilimanjaro Safaris . It’s a paid guided tour of many of the same habitats. The difference is that you walk rather than ride. Also, you get to go to places where standard park visitors cannot.

For example, when you’ve ridden Kilimanjaro Safaris, you may have noticed people walking across rope bridges high above the ground. Those lording above you aren’t cast members. Well, most of them aren’t. They’re people enjoying the benefits of the Wild Africa Trek.

The price of the tour is $189-$249 per person. That’s on the high side of tours at Walt Disney World. As you’re about to see, Disney has priced it extremely reasonably, though.

What Do You Need to Know about Wild Africa Trek?

You should think about Wild Africa Trek like a school trip to the zoo…combined with an African safari. You’ll be one of a group of “students” seeking to learn more about animal behavior. The trek will take you across much of the Animal Kingdom campus.

Your adventure will consist of several phases. During one part, you’ll walk through and even over some animal habitats. Many of these views are ones that you’ve had during Kilimanjaro Safaris, only from a different angle. You’ve paid for the privilege of getting up close and personal with the residents of Animal Kingdom. In some instances, you’ll stand closer to animals than you could at a zoo!

Animal interactions are a critical part of Wild Africa Trek. Have you ever wanted to feed a hippopotamus? You can play real-life Hungry Hungry Hippos on this tour! All you’ll need is to get strapped in (more on that in the next section) and start tossing food. If you’re lucky, you may even see some birds fly to the mouths of the hippos, who are known to share dinner with their avian friends.

Another part of the tour is the driving section. This part will feel familiar to Kilimanjaro Safaris fans, although the setup is closer to Jungle Cruise, just not a cruise. You’ll get into a special rectangular vehicle with a giant square for its seating area. No matter where you sit, you’ll have a wonderful perspective of the Animal Kingdom habitats. During your tour, you’ll listen as a cast member relays detailed information about the animals.

Photo credit: Kent Phillips, Photographer

This brings me to a different point. Communication is integral to the Wild Animal Trek experience. During the crowded park part of your walk, you’ll receive a headset. It will allow you to hear your tour guide even in the most congested (i.e. loudest) parts of Animal Kingdom. When you’re riding in the special tour vehicle, however, you won’t need it. A cast member will literally sit with you and point out all the wonders that you should behold.

This part of the experience differs from Kilimanjaro Safaris . The cast member doesn’t have to drive as well. Someone else provides that duty. You have a zoology expert at your disposal, and they’ll display an encyclopedic knowledge of everything related to the park and its denizens.

Just as importantly, you’ll travel on different paths than during the safari. You’ll go onto roads that are historically reserved for cast members in charge of the care of the animals. You’re seeing the hidden parts of Animal Kingdom!

Disney throws in lunch during Wild Africa Trek. And the consensus opinion is that the food options are stellar. You’ll start with Jungle Juice, the legendary concoction made famous at restaurants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge . This meal even includes an edible flower! Unless you’re a foodie, you won’t have familiarity with many of the flavors. As long as you like fruits, meats, and curries, you’ll be fine.

The other phenomenal aspect of the tour is the photography. Should you prefer to watch the proceedings, you won’t need to capture images. A cast member will do that for you! Once your tour ends, Disney will provide a code that allows you to look at the pictures from your trip in My Disney Experience.

The Magic Jacket at Wild Africa Trek

You’ll know that you’re doing something unusual when you arrive. One of the first things that will happen when you check in for the Wild Africa Trek is that you’ll be given a jacket. This vest isn’t there to protect you from the elements. It’s there to keep you comfortable and save you from disaster. Don’t get me wrong. Disney wouldn’t place you in harm’s way during a tour. The jacket is there for precisely this reason.

At various points during your tour, you’ll enter situations that are slightly precarious without some kind of support. Your jacket has hooks on it. Their purpose is to harness you. In the event that you stumble or fall, the harness will prevent you from anything untoward happening. And I have to say that I’ve watched a LOT of Wild Africa Trek videos. EVERYONE trips at some point. I even saw a cast member who works on Kilimanjaro Safaris take a dive and scrape up her leg.

Why is tripping so likely? At times, you’ll cross rope ladders. The steps on these ladders are spaced out a fair amount. And the people creating Wild Africa Trek videos are often more focused on their phones than their next step. I struggle to understand this behavior since some of the walks are literally above crocodile ponds. Friendly suggestion: don’t film your walk across a rope bridge. That’s how you become a cautionary tale in an Indiana Jones movie and/or crocodile food.

The vest does more than save you from falling into a den of crocodiles. It also secures your belongings. Even though you shouldn’t whip out your phone as you cross a bridge, you will still want it with you in case of emergency texts. Okay, let’s be honest. It’s probably dating drama. Whatever the reason, your jacket has a hook that will connect to your cellphone, too! No matter what happens, your device is safe, just like you.

Finally, the vest comes with a water canteen, one that you’ll get to keep as a souvenir! Anyone who has spent any time at Animal Kingdom understands that this area is humid. You must stay hydrated during your three-hour tour. Disney officials know this and throw in the water bottle to maximize your comfort. You should secure the canteen to the vest. Otherwise, you could lose your water while climbing stairs, something else that happens a lot.

By the way, if you doubt me about the tripping/livestreaming, watch this video . I’ve queued it to a spot where the person crosses the bridge. You’ll see what it looks like and what kind of view is possible during your trek. Then, you’ll understand why you shouldn’t livestream it.

Wild Animal Trek is one of the best tours available at Walt Disney World. It allows you to see and experience Animal Kingdom in a way that’s otherwise impossible. You’ll feel like a cast member when you enter restricted areas. At other times, you’ll lean on the expertise of one of the most informed people at the park, allowing you to ask all of the things that you’ve wondered about it over the years. It’s THE best way to appreciate the brilliance of Disney’s most impressive theme park.

PS: You can feel good about your VIP tour of Animal Kingdom. Disney directs part of the money that you spend on Wild Africa Trek to a charity. In fact, you get to pick which charity out of several options. A cast member will ask you to choose your favorite from the list. You’re not just having the time of your life on Wild Africa Trek! You’re also helping with animal conservation! It’s just another reason why you should book this tour!

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Wild Africa Trek At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Review

The first part of the tour starts with a gentle hike into the safari grounds. Along the way the guides will stop at various look out points and provide some interesting information about different plants and the safari in general. The hike ends at a rope bridge. Trekkers walk across the bridge one at a time and have the opportunity to get a very close view of the hippos and crocodiles.

This is the view from the bridge

Once each family has had the opportunity for a photograph, the entire group loads into a jeep. The jeep follows the normal Kilimanjaro Safaris road, but you get a much more personal view of the animals and stay for a lot longer at different spots than you would during the normal ride. This gives you plenty of time to take as many pictures of the various animals as you would like. Throughout the ride the guides provide interesting commentary on the animals and their personalities.

The trek ends at a lookout station over the savannah. Here each guest is given a beautifully presented snack and a chance to take a few more pictures. After about 30-45 minutes here, you are all taken back via jeep and it’s time take off the safety gear and say goodbye to the guides.

Our tour guides were Paola and Karen. They were both personable, perky and were especially good with children. They were very knowledgeable about the various animals and kept everyone interested and engaged throughout the trek. They happily answered questions and were a lot of fun. Throughout the trek, several trainers joined the group at different times and provided in-depth information about the hippos and crocodiles as well as some of the other animals.

Up close with the Hippos

The guides also took pictures, a lot of pictures – almost 150 of them to be exact. It was good mix of candid and staged shots. You are welcome to take your own pictures on the tour (be sure to have a neck strap for your camera) but it’s nice to be able to experience some parts of the tour without worrying about getting a great shot. As the family photographer, I was thrilled to be in the pictures too! These pictures are included in the cost of the trek and are accessible via an access code that is communicated to you at the end of the experience.

If you are interested in learning more about the safari animals, you will not be disappointed by the Wild Africa Trek. We paid full price for the tour, no discounts – these are all my opinions and I highly recommend it! If you have tried this tour – I’d love to hear what you thought! ~ Monica

This review was written by Monica Loberto

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Wild Africa Trek: An Insider Review of Animal Kingdom’s Safari Adventure

Ever want to experience Disney’s Animal Kingdom behind the scenes? Well sort of… If you ever get the chance the Wild Africa Trek is an experience like no other. In this article, we’ll explore the journey you’ll take, the perks of this tour, and give you our impressions of this wild excursion!

Is The Wild Africa Trek Worth It?

Yes, it is pricey, but well worth the price in my eyes, as you get immersed in the experience of being on a trek in the African wilderness. I would recommend the first in the morning or the last in the afternoon. Going in the morning is cooler, especially in the summer, and during late afternoon the animals are moving again from their naps. I have never been to Africa so I can’t truly compare but I love Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Prices for the Wild Africa Trek range from $139 to $249 per Person (tax not included), but avid animal lovers and explorers will definitely find value in this tour.

What’s The Experience Like?

When you get there to get started you get “suited” up in a vest like you are an explorer walking through the jungle, and you get a water bottle that straps on so you can’t lose it.

Guides are very careful with what you can bring, as you will be in the same areas that the animals can be, so they don’t want to leave something behind that an animal might think is tasty. I love the Kilimanjaro Safari ride, so getting to see the animals more up close, and more a bit personal, definitely caught my interest.

On the Wild Africa Trek, you get your own private Jeep. They do not allow you to get out of the vehicle for your safety and the animal’s safety, but they do stop and allow you to learn a bit more about the animals and take pictures without all the bumps.

The guides do allow you to walk around the hut to take pictures, and you have such great viewing of the Savannah. I got to see giraffes closer than I have ever before, I was in awe. Before all of that I even got to walk over a rope bridge over the alligator and crocodile area, that was an experience!

Another bonus of this trek, was to feed the hippos. We got tethered to a pole so we could walk down a steep hill and the cast member called for the hippos. The hippos showed up mouths open and got fed watermelon and other vegetables.

Wild Africa Trek Sample Menu

You also get your own private viewing spot on the savannah for your included snack time (I called it a small lunch or brunch).

Sample Menu

Air-dried beef and prosciutto
Smoked salmon roulade with dill
Fig cake with Boursin cheese
Brie cheese and apricot
Berry yogurt and dried cranberries
Fresh fruit marinated in mint and ginger
Chicken curry salad
Sun-dried tomato hummus and mini pita
Marinated tandoori shrimp

Please note: Menu items are subject to change without notice.

Wild Africa Trek Photos

At the end of our tour we got to have some group photos taken, and when viewing the pictures later, we noticed some surprise pictures of some characters that normally where not in the parks. Keep in mind that this experience does have an age and weight limit to ensure the safety of guest on the trek.

I am hoping they will offer this again once COVID restrictions are lifted. If you have ever wanted to see more of Disney’s Animal Kingdom “behind the scenes” I would highly recommend this tour. I have done several tours at Disney and this one is always my top rated.

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Wild Africa Trek

Valid admission required. A theme park reservation may be required based on admission type.

An Exhilarating Safari Adventure

Be awestruck viewing wild animals in their natural habitat on the 3-hour Wild Africa Trek. On this privately guided tour, discover animals of nearly every variety living in the Safi River Valley—an untamed environment that resembles their home turf in Africa.

The Journey Walk along a grassland path, cross a rope bridge and ride in a rugged safari vehicle over an open savanna—with a chance to view African creatures including towering giraffes, powerful rhinos, hippos and crocodiles.

Along your journey, your knowledgeable guide will share insights about the majestic animals you’re viewing, as well as details about the park’s dedication to animal conservation.

And as if your safari weren’t memorable enough, you’ll receive a complimentary souvenir as well!

Complimentary Photo Services Enjoy your encounters with the animals of the Harambe Reserve while a trained photographer captures all the action and excitement throughout your adventure—a service that’s included with your tour.

At the end of your expedition, you’ll receive a photo code that you can use to access and download images taken during your Wild Africa Trek experience.

Theme park admission is required, but not included in the price of this tour. Theme park reservations are also required.

Indulge In Gourmet Eats

Work up an appetite during your trek and then enjoy some first-class, African-inspired snacks.

Sample Menu

Garlic and leek hummus and pita
Prosciutto and mozzarella
Fresh fruit
Chicken wrap
Marinated tandoori shrimp

Please note: Menu items are subject to change without notice.

Know Before You Go

WARNING: For your safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure; heart, back or neck problems; motion sickness or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not participate.
Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a participating adult (18 years of age or older).
Participants must be 8 years of age or older and at least 48 inches (122 cm) tall.
Participants must be between 45 pounds and 300 pounds. The safety harnesses used for this experience may prohibit Guests of certain body shapes or sizes from participating.
You must have physical stamina, comfort with heights, and the surefootedness to negotiate small hills, foliage and unsteady rope bridges on this tour. Guests seeking a less strenuous or wheelchair-accessible trek should contact Wild Africa Trek operations at (407) 938-1373 for alternative programs.
Recommended attire includes shorts or pants and a comfortable shirt. Closed-toe shoes with a back strap or hiking boots are required. No flip-flops will be allowed. Skirts or dresses are not recommended.
Complimentary lockers for your belongings will be provided. You will also receive a safety vest and wireless headset so that you can hear your guide at all times. Cameras are allowed as long as they can be securely fastened to the vest.
Please check in 15 minutes prior to the start of the experience at the Curiosity Animal Tours kiosk, located across from the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction entrance. Late arrivals may not be able to join the experience.
Excursion occurs rain or shine, with the exception of severe weather or lightning.
Tour itinerary, content, duration and availability are subject to change without notice.
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Wild Africa Trek Tour Review

The Wild Africa Trek is a tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This tour takes guests behind the scenes of the park’s signature attraction – Kilimanjaro Safaris. Wild Africa Trek is offered daily to guests who have park admission, although making a reservation in advance is a must-do. The tour generally costs around $200 but they do offer discounts from time-to-time and will always offer discounts to Passholders, DVC members, and Disney Visa Card holders. The tour lasts 3 hours. This review will cover our experience on Wild Africa Trek.

Melissa and I went on the Wild Africa Trek at the end of August. Hardly the best time of year, weather wise, to be hiking around the Florida savannah. But, as I will hopefully convey over the next few hundred words, there is never a bad time to sign up for this tour. We even lucked out and had some cloud cover to avoid the incredible heat.

We checked in and before long were getting situated for our tour. Unlike most (any other) tour, the preparation here does take a while. Guests can’t have any loose items on them as things falling out of pockets or backpacks could be hazardous to the animals and would certainly be hazardous to whatever you just dropped. We stowed our loose belongings in a locker. You can bring your phone and camera, as long as you have a strap for each item. They will give you a strap for your phone if you would like it, as well as a strap for your sunglasses.

Since no loose items were allowed, I wasn’t able to bring any extra lenses with my camera. This isn’t a big deal but something to be aware of. They also don’t allow lens caps, as they could fall off. While on this note, the tour guides do bring a camera with them and will take photos of you and the animals for you to share with your friends back home. The photos are very high quality and, unless you love taking photos like I do, I would recommend just going without a camera as it’s just another item to carry. (With that said, all of the photos in this blog post are mine.)

Guests get a harness and vest to hold you and your water bottle (complimentary and good souvenir!) along with any other items. Here’s a look at the model (my wife) I brought along with me all geared up.

The harness isn’t very heavy and not much of a nuisance. The vest is very lightweight and was a nice way to not have to hold anything. We were each given an ear piece and then went on our way.

We had two tour guides on Wild Africa Trek, Becky and Alex. Both were wonderful. The trek starts on the Gorilla Falls Trail in Animal Kingdom’s Africa section. This trail is open to guests not on the tour as well and is a great place to explore. Going through this area with guides was really enjoyable, as they were able to share more information than you can gather just by reading the signs on the trail. While far from the most exciting aspect of the tour, this was a nice appetizer to the main course.

That main course was being backstage in the Kilimanjaro Safaris. After our brief walk through Gorilla Falls we went off the beaten path, walking through trees and such until we ended up above the hippo pool. Disclaimer: Hippos are my favorite animal so there’s a bunch of photos.

We ended up on a little ledge above the hippo pool and got harnessed in. We then were able to walk out on the ledge as a resident hippo expert (sorry, I forgot her name!) came to feed the animals. The hippos were not all that interested in the food but they one of them came over near us anyway. I really appreciated how the tour brought in someone who works directly with the animals to talk about these. Our guides were very knowledgable but had a broad understanding of all the animals while this lady was more focused on these particular hippos.

I’m guessing I’ll never be this close to a hippo again outdoors. That’s both sad and fortunate.

Another thing to note about these stops near animals were how long they lasted. I never felt rushed through these areas and we were given ample time to learn and ask questions.

After the hippo pool came Wild Africa Trek’s most iconic feature, the suspended bridge over the Nile Crocodiles. I don’t love heights but this bridge wasn’t all that scary. Like Kilimanjaro Safaris, there was never any build-up of fear here. Safety was shown time and time again so the thought of falling off this bridge to your death was far from our minds. At least it was far from mine.

The whole tour is fairly aggressive as far as Disney goes. There are trails with little drops and limbs to duck under. I felt like I was out in the forest when walking around. The bridge was not hard to walk across but you did have to watch your step. All this to say, I think most anyone could do this tour but don’t expect a leisurely walk on the red carpet. There’s no red carpets in the forest.

The whole experience on the bridge is fantastic. I could try to describe it but I’ll just show you what we walked over and you’ll get the idea.

This was easily the most thrilling part of our journey.

Once off the bridge, we spend a little more time by the crocodiles with another expert. Crocodiles are pretty fascinating. This guy (again, sorry about the lack of name. I do remember he was about to get married so congratulations!) told us that there wasn’t much in the way of crocodile research until the last 30 or 40 years so they weren’t even sure how old some of their own crocs were. They had estimates and guesses but had no way of knowing. There were many facts he told us and being out on another ledge right by the animals was fantastic.

Soon after this we were able to lose our harnesses and board a truck waiting for us. The rest of the tour took place in the savannah section of Kilimanjaro Safaris. At this point we were back on the ride almost but were able to stop wherever Becky and/or Alex thought was a good vantage point. This led to many photo stops and even more facts given and questions answered.

Learning not just about the species of animals but some of the actual personalities of the animals we were seeing was fascinating. The animal above has tendonitis and is a favorite among the safari crew. She(?) would later poke her head through the bushes at us, a few minutes after one of our guides said that’s what she liked to do.

All of the giraffes were hanging out in the trees. On the safari, this would be a bummer as there wouldn’t be much time to stop for photos and facts. On the tour we were able to stop for nearly 15 minutes and learned a great deal.

We made our way over to the elephants and did the same thing here as with the giraffes.

I’m glad we were able to do this when Stella, the baby elephant, was still little.

We were roughly 2 hours into our tour and it was time for a break. We stayed in the savannah and stopped at a little lookout to have a snack. This building is visible from the safari ride and was an aspect of the tour I was really looking forward to. Nothing about it disappointed.

The view was incredible, as you could watch any of the savannah animals wander around. We all had binoculars to share and this was a great spot to look around. There was so much to see and enjoy. While the first hour of the tour is all on your feet, this was as relaxing as it can get. I would have been happy to stay here all day.

And I haven’t even mentioned the food… There were six small items served in this container. The highlights were the chicken curry salad, the shrimp and the fresh fruit. I enjoyed all six of them. My wife is a slightly pickier eater than I am and she still enjoyed them all. They call this a snack on the tour but there is enough here to consider this lunch. I believe that if you go on an earlier tour the food is slightly different. I really enjoyed this, as I thought it added to the authenticity of the experience.

After we ate, we took a few more photos and headed on.

We saw a few more animals before we headed back to where the tour started. Even as the tour was winding down, I can say without hesitation that the experience did not feel rushed in the slightest. There was always time to have questions answered and time to stop and see an animal.

On top of that, our guides and the tour itself were very accommodating. There were towels to cool off with after the hot parts of the tour, ponchos for when it rained, water bottles, and more. The service on Wild Africa Trek was tremendous and part of the reason the tour stood out. Becky and Alex were very kind, gracious and knowledgable. While I’m sure the experience is conducive to this, I appreciated that there wasn’t really a spiel that our guides had to say. Rather they reacted to what was happening with the animals (or our questions) and would talk about that. If you’ve been on other tours then you probably know that at times it feels like the guide is reciting something they have said thousands of times. While there’s nothing wrong with that, this experience felt more unique than that.

Well, as you may have guessed by now, I love Wild Africa Trek. But, was it worth the money? Yes, absolutely. I would do this again in a heartbeat. Now, I know that it is pretty expensive so definitely look for discounts but this is a premium experience that was worth every penny in my mind. The obvious caveat to this is if you could care less about animals then this probably isn’t for you. Otherwise, I have a hard time seeing anyone not enjoying this experience. Of all the days I’ve spent at Walt Disney World, this was near the top.

Overall Rating – 10/10

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Thank you for this detailed description of the tour. I just booked this for August and can’t wait! I also love taking pictures and want to bring my DSLR – is there a certain strap I should invest in ahead of time? I want to take my longer lens to get some animal close-ups. What kind of strap do they give you for your cellphone? Thanks!

There is no strap requirements, you just can’t take it off during the tour (until you’re at lunch). Just wear one that you are comfortable with both in terms of actual comfort and durability. I struggled with which lens to bring, since they only let you bring one. I opted for an 18-135 mm but I think a longer lens will be a good choice too.

The cellphone strap attaches to a vest that you wear and then the cellphone will fit into that vest pocket. The strap is long enough to pull out your phone and take photos. I didn’t have any issues with the strap, it’s basically there to keep guests from dropping their phone into animal areas, since it is attached to you.

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We chose to do the earliest tour time and was glad. It would have been too hot for me later in the day. Liked walking the trails and loved the bouncy bridges. Our guides were very knowledgeable. they took pictures which turned out better than the ones we took so liked this service. eating area and food was great. we are saving up to do it again.

Reviewed by vanMickey Review Date: 09/28/2018

This is a great tour for anyone interested in a longer, more in depth look at the Savannah at Disney's Animal Kingdom. It takes a slow pace, it very interactive. We had 6 people on the tour and two guides. They know where the animals congregate at the time of your tour and let you hang out in the jeep as long and close as you want. They food was good and really more of a snack, not a meal replacement. We did it 3 years ago and it is still a 'core' memory to our kids.

Reviewed by CarolB Review Date: 09/27/2018

My first and so far only WDW tour. Well worth the cost. The guides did an excellent job of allowing us just the right amount of time in each location to take pictures, ask questions, etc. before moving on. The lunch selection was great and they had no problem providing a special meal for my daughter who has an allergy.

Reviewed by Dawne Review Date: 09/27/2018

What an azi g experience this was. Up lose and perdon with the animals. Walking over the rope/wooden bridge was a thrill in itself. A myst see for everyone!

Reviewed by ars0525 Review Date: 11/14/2017

We had 11 people in our group & Macie & Katie did a GREAT job of keeping everyone involved. Loved getting to hike on the trails in the woods & see animals. I have ridden the safari ride many times, but getting to stop by the animals & discuss in further depth was amazing! We did the 12:30 tour so had the lunch food options--all was delish & a good amount of food was served. I would take this tour every time if it wasn't so pricey! My 75 yo dad who's in average shape had no trouble keeping up or participating. We all loved it! And when the rain sprinkles started--we all got ponchos so bonus gift!

Reviewed by Pallantides1 Review Date: 10/19/2017

Just got back from our Honeymoon in October and we really enjoyed this excursion. Its so nice to spend time in a small group away from the crowds and get some quality time discussing the animals with knowledgeable guides. The tour focuses primarily on crocodiles and hippos but you also go out to the savannah at the end. The food is also nice and the physical demands of the trek are minimal. The bridge crossing could be a problem if you have a fear of heights but other than that I can't think of anything that could cause someone any problems.

Reviewed by alcmom Review Date: 08/27/2016

Excellent , well organized tour with extremely knowledgable guides. Up close view of hippos, alligators, giraffes. Safari bus goes off road for even closer views of the safari. Great snack and stop with view over looking safari. The time flys!! Ours was a small. Group, four of us and another group of three plus two guides

Reviewed by weheartdisney Review Date: 12/28/2015

My husband and I took the Wild Africa Trek tour on November 17, 2015. We loved everything about this tour--the length, the animal viewing opportunities, and the learning experience. We took the last tour of the day. The price was the discounted amount offered by Disney, and we added a DVC discount to bring the cost down even more. My husband is very afraid of heights when there is too much open space around him. (Frame of reference: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Expedition Everest are okay but Space Mountain, Soarin', and ferris wheels are not.) I showed him pictures in advance of the bridge crossings and assured him that if he was uncomfortable with them that there was an alternate route. He crossed those bridges like a pro! He even stopped to look around. He said he felt safe the entire time. The snack, as they called it, was delicious. I felt there was quite a bit of food and would have actually called it lunch. We were disappointed to hear that we could not purchase that exact chicken dish anywhere else on property. The time spent viewing the animals was excellent. It was nice to pull off to the side of the road and be able to take in the surrounding areas. We had a group of 13 and had plenty of room to move around the truck. The pictures the guides took came out great and were available online to download the next day. The only negative, and I'm not even taking off on the rating for this, is when you start the tour you are walking through the regular park crowds to get to the trek entrance. We would do this tour again in the future since we know that no two trips on the safari are the same.

Reviewed by Terry C Review Date: 07/28/2015

My granddaughter (age 11) and I took this great experience on Wednesday July 22nd, 2015. I would like to comment on the care and kindness we were shown by Becky and Karen. They were excellent guides and knew a lot about the animals and their habitats. My granddaughter, Macey was a little frightened at first because it was a total surprise that she was even doing this event! Becky and Karen put her at ease immediately and we had so much fun with them. Macey misses them and are in hopes they come to CA. some day so we can meet up with them again! I hope they are able to see this post!! If you can do this Trek I highly recommend the fun! Tell Becky and Karen that Terry and Macey said "Hello!"

Reviewed by jbald Review Date: 06/21/2015

Big thank you to Davis and Frank for an awesome tour. If you can take this tour DO IT you will not regret it. The guides are very knowledgeable, funny and so enthusiastic about their job. You get to stop and see the animals up close. The snack is more like a meal and is delicious. The actual foot tour is not strenuous.

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My daughter and I are both huge animal lovers. We love Disney’s Animal Kingdom . It’s a different experience every time because the animals never act the same. Some of our favorite things we like to do is walk the Gorilla Trails, watch Siamangs over by Expedition Everest and also the Maharajah Jungle Trek and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail . The fruit bats are adorable and the little mole rats are the cutest to watch as well. I could sit for hours and just watch these beautiful creatures.

My daughter has a keen interest in animals and I hope to encourage her to pursue a career in this someday. This is what prompted our booking of the Wild Africa Trek . I wanted her to see that what opportunities she might be able to encounter in this field.

We booked it for the afternoon in January. It wound up being beautiful, even a tad bit chilly during certain points. We checked in right next to Kilimanjaro Safaris . After our whole group was there, we began to put on all of our gear. They had lockers for us to leave our stuff behind in that we weren’t taking with us, but they were able to secure our phones to our gear, as well as a water bottle they provided for us.

We set off through the Gorilla Falls Exploration trail and at one point set off the path from there into the back area of the safari. Our first stop was down by the hippos. An animal researcher came out to feed the hippos and tell us some interesting facts about them and answer any questions.

Next up, we hiked a bit further and then we went across two bridges. This part was really fun!! At the end of the second bridge was a crocodile pit. Here, we met with another animal expert who told us all about crocodiles.

From there, we hiked up to our safari vehicle. We went out on the savanna. It’s the same area that the Kilimanjaro Safari, but we were able to stay out there for a while. We got to hang out by the giraffes for quite a while, then down to the elephants. We got to see the baby giraffe, baby elephant and baby rhinos. After the elephants, we went up to a gazebo on the savanna to have a light snack of some tandoori shrimp, curry chicken salad, fruit salad and truffles.

We got back on our safari vehicle and finished our tour of the safari. We made our way back and got our gear off. Then we gathered our belongings and the tour ended.

I would highly recommend the Wild Africa Trek and can’t wait to take my daughter on some of the other animal-based tours. It was a great experience that we will never forget. It was nice to take our time out on the safari and get to really observe the animals. One of the best parts was that all the pictures they take are included!

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Guest Review: Wild Africa Trek (Plus Eats!) at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Please welcome back guest author Alex Freeman, who’s brought us a review of the Wild Africa Trek featured at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. After getting an awesome view of the animals on the savanna, trekkers are treated to some wild eats! Jambo, Alex!

On December 27, my sisters and I took part in the Wild Africa Trek offered at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Some of you are probably wondering why I am writing this review for a food blog, but this Disney tour includes a wonderful treat at the end .

Great views await from The Boma!

Checking In

At least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time, you check-in at the Wild Africa Trek desk located to the left of Tusker House Restaurant . Even though I have been to Animal Kingdom many times, I did not know the area where the desk is located even exists.

There are outside tables for people who want to bring food from other quick service places and eat in a relatively quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

Outdoor Seating

Once you check-in, you are reminded of the Trek conditions (you must be over the age of 8 and you must be between 45 and 310 lbs).

Also, you are given a waiver to sign, which not only covers a variety of medical situations, but also permission for Disney to use any pictures they take of you in their promotional materials.

After everyone is checked-in (which was 11 people for our tour), you are greeted by your two Trek guides . Our Trek guides were named Lonnie and Paul and they were absolutely fantastic — hilarious, informative, and very friendly.

We followed both of our guides through a gate that led us to uncharted territory for the general public.

Trek Guides!

In this area, you are given a locker to hold any of your personal belongings. You are not allowed to bring anything besides a camera (as long as it has a wrist strap that can be attached to your harness). Everything else, including your phone, must be stored in the locker.

You are then weighed and given a suitable harness, which they help attach to you. This harness includes a gear loop (which will attach you to the bridges), a souvenir water bottle (which you get to keep), and a headset so that you can hear both of the guides even when they are not right beside you. This headset was an absolute necessity when we were in the middle of a crowd.

Get your Trek gear!

Once you are strapped to your harness, you are asked to practice walking across a suspension bridge . This bridge is much smaller and much lower to the ground then the real one in the “savanna,” but it is a practice bridge.

This way you can make sure that this tour is something that you can do, because you will definitely be going across multiple suspension bridges on this Trek.

Sporting the Wild Africa Trek Gear.

Starting Your Trek!

You begin your tour by following your Trek guides through Harambe Village . This, especially during Christmas season, is somewhat tricky when you are trying to navigate 13 people through the crowds.

I will let you know that many people stare at you while you are walking through the crowds. Not only are you in a line of people wearing harnesses and headsets, but because the Trek guides are telling jokes through your headset you end up just laughing to yourself. I think a few people wondered where we were going and why we were laughing and talking to ourselves!

Lonnie told us where our end goal was, which was very helpful, because if you became separated you would know exactly where to go. And, the Trek guides count the group continuously throughout the trip so that they never accidentally leave someone behind.

Once we made it through Harambe Village, we walked through Pangani Forest Exploration . While walking through the trail, we didn’t stop to see any of the animals there, but the Trek guides explained interesting facts about the different animals. About halfway through the trail, we veered off the path and into the “forest”.

Pangani Forest Exploration Trail

At this point, we also took our first group picture. While walking through the forest, you will know exactly why they tell you to wear closed-toed shoes . You are constantly trying to maneuver over roots and under branches. This is not a cleared pathway. It is actually like you are hiking through a real forest.

Our first real stop was with a researcher who was going to tell us all about hippos. Once we arrived there, the Trek guides help us attach our harnesses to a type of equipment that allowed us the ability to stand on a ledge over top the Hippopotamus area . This thing let us walk as close to the ledge as possible, and we met Nacho and three of his fellow hippos.

Nacho Hippo! 😉

After the hippos, we went to the Crocodile area . This was absolutely amazing. Since we were harnessed, we could actually stand on a ledge about 10 feet above 20 crocodiles .

Did you know that all of the Disney crocs are males? They do not have any females because they are not interested in breeding them at this time.

Crocodiles.

One of the coolest parts of this trek was being able to walk on an overhead rope bridge, which was about 30 feet in the air . Yes, this bridge is a Disney bridge, so it is completely safe and you are attached to a safety harness. But, we felt like we were actually walking over a rickety old bridge. Disney Magic!

Once we were done with the walking portion of the Trek, we boarded a private safari vehicle and drove through the Savannah.

Ankole-Watusi

We stopped many times for private viewings of the animals , like the giraffe, the lions, and the elephants. The giraffe were right next to the vehicle, which was amazing!

Finally, we made our way to the Boma (not the restaurant in Animal Kingdom Lodge, but an actual Boma on the savanna, which means “cooking place”), where we were given a “Taste of Africa.” This is when I actually get to the food portion of my review!

At the Boma, we were given Jungle Juice (the same juice you get at Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Boma during breakfast), and tastes of many different types of food in a circular camp lunch container.

Dining at the Boma.

In the top circle of our camp lunch, we had three small containers containing smoked meats , curried chicken salad , and ginger infused fruit . The smoked meats were very salty, but they were quite flavorful. It was a bit strange to eat them on their own.

The curried chicken salad was one of the best things that I tasted during this “Taste of Africa”. It had a wonderful flavor, but it was not an overwhelming curry taste. And, the chicken was cooked perfectly, not dry at all.

The Ginger Infused Fruit Salad was amazing as well. The fruit was refreshing, but it had a frozen feel to it, which is not the trek’s fault. They are just trying to keep the food cold throughout the entire trek.

Food at the Boma.

In the bottom have of the camp lunch, we had three more containers — salmon roulade , tomato hummus and pita rounds , and shrimp .

The salmon roulade was flavorful and had a great texture. It was my sister’s favorite part of the meal, but the salad underneath the roulade was relatively flavorless.

The tomato hummus was amazing! I love hummus and this had a great roasted red pepper and tomato flavor, but it wasn’t overpowering. There was definitely enough hummus for the amount of pita rounds. And the pita rounds didn’t taste stale, even though they had to be chilled.

Finally, we received some spiced steamed shrimp. The shrimp were not spicy but they had a good flavor. The only problem with the shrimp were that some were frozen. The fruit and the shrimp must have been sitting too close to the ice in the coolers.

Second Tin.

Finally, we received desserts. These desserts were three different mini tastes: there were two chocolate truffles and one shortbread cookie .

While we were eating at the Boma, we were able to see the animals in the Savanna . We got to see two elephants playing! They were so adorable! And, we were able to see some lions hanging out on “pride rock”.

Elephants Playing.

Overall, I would recommend the Wild Africa Trek to anyone! It is a little pricey, since you have to buy a park ticket plus your Wild Africa Trek reservation. But, it is definitely well worth it. You get a behind the scenes tour of Disney’s savanna and you get a CD full of pictures mailed to your house to as a remembrance.

Editor’s Note: The Wild Africa Trek is currently priced at $189-$249 and can be booked at 407-WDW-TOUR.

Does the Wild Africa Trek in Disney’s Animal Kingdom sound like something you’d enjoy? Let us know in the comments below!

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March 2, 2013 at 5:22 am

This is on a Disney bucket list for sure. The food looks good but cold stuff messes with my teeth. But I love that it’s a full experience of animals and food and fun. Thanks for the awesome review!

March 2, 2013 at 8:06 am

are you allowed to bring a SLR camera or just a point and shoot. those pictures look amazing.

March 2, 2013 at 8:37 am

Thank you for this review! I agree with the above poster – it’s definitely on my Disney bucket list!

March 2, 2013 at 9:25 am

I’m curious if children are given the same meal as the adults. Although my kids will eat a wide variety of things, I’m not sure they’d eat all those items.

March 2, 2013 at 12:47 pm

I want to do this so badly, but I’d have to get Disney’s okay as I have a medical problem. I think that I’m going to have to write to them in detail and hope that they agree that I can do this as I believe that I can. I love animals and believe that this would be the experience of my life. Thanks for a wonderful review.

March 2, 2013 at 1:41 pm

My family & I did the Trek in May. It was wonderful! Our daughter was the only child in our group. The guides made her feel special and answered ALL her questions. We requested no seafood or shellfish in our meals and there wasn’t a problem with our request. The food was amazing. There were adult and child’s meals.

March 2, 2013 at 2:40 pm

I just saw yesterday that the check-in area for this has been moved to the FastPass distribution area for Kilimanjaro Safaris. (wdwmagic.com)

March 2, 2013 at 3:20 pm

What a great article. We’ve been wondering about this tour. Thanks for all your work and for the info.

March 2, 2013 at 5:40 pm

My husband did the tour for the 2nd time in October, My adult son, daughter in law and I went this time with him and we all loved it. We enjoyed our time at the Boma and the food was great. They advertise it as a ‘”snack”. You can bring an SLR camera, as long as it can be secured to the vest. My husband carries an Epi pen, and he had to give it to the guide to carry in his bag. They allow NOTHING in pockets or that can not be secured.

March 2, 2013 at 6:14 pm

Do they still treat the tour as an “onstage” experience where the guides stay in character the whole time?

That and the cheesy script and gags between stations (not good cheesy like Jungle Cruise) were our biggest gripes when we did this tour in 2011. Back then the price (possibly promotional) was $129. Our meal was the same except we did not get the sweets at the end. The tour is (was?) worth doing once, especially for animal lovers. However, I’m not sure I’d recommend this tour as highly to readers of this site. The current peak cost is roughly 1.5 meals at V&A or 3 meals at a signature…

March 2, 2013 at 7:19 pm

We just did this tour in Oct and I would looove to do it again. The food was great, the animals were amazing. Loved loved loved it and highly recommend. Funny story, I got an email from one of our fellow Trekkers. We had sat at the same table for a week on the Wonder and none of us recognized each ther until we looked through the fabulous cd of pics they send you. Small world.

Happy trails, Jennie

March 2, 2013 at 8:02 pm

Hi, thank you for that review! My family and I are also thinking about doing the tour – looks like you did it in the afternoon? On the WDW website I only found times for the morning…what time did you go? I would prefer the afternoon because of the different food 😀 And do you know if they offer it in the afternoon every day?

March 2, 2013 at 8:42 pm

Excellent post! We saw ads all over for this adventure on our vacay two weeks ago. When I saw the people onthe suspension bridge during our safari, I turned to my hubby and said we must do this on our next trip. Can’t wait to try this experience!

March 2, 2013 at 8:48 pm

Thanks for the review! We are considering this adventure and it sounds great.

March 3, 2013 at 7:53 am

Hi, to answer some of the questions about the review. Sabrina, we did the tour at 1:15pm, which means that we were given “lunch” like snacks. From what I was told, if you do a morning tour, you are given a “breakfast” style snack. I believe, at least during peak times, they offer times throughout the morning and afternoon. I think that 1:15pm is one of the latest tour times, since the tour is 3 hours. Notchirs, our guides did not act like they were “onstage.” They told some jokes, but it was definitely just their personality not from a script, like the Jungle Cruise. We had two amazing tour guides!

March 3, 2013 at 10:23 am

Thank you Alex! So I could also ask for a 1:15 tour then…I know they also serve breakfast, but as the new website lists both meals, the lunch just sounded yummier – and possible more value for the money 😉

March 4, 2013 at 11:47 am

I have a friend who can walk but uses a scooter for long distances, and he eats gluten-free for health reasons. He was able to take the tour successfully. He took actual movies of his tour as well as still photos (he has the type of camera that will do both). He went in the morning and said the gluten-free breakfast meal was very good, so if you have special dietary needs, don’t skip the tour because you’re afraid you’ll having nothing to eat. It is definitely more a light snack-type thing than a hearty meal, but they will accommodate you the same as they do in the restaurants.

March 4, 2013 at 1:14 pm

Thanks for the review. It definitely is something we will do on our next trip. All the pictures are good but I love the picture of the giraffe.

Pardon me if I sound like one of “those people” but the lunch box is called a tiffin.

June 4, 2013 at 12:32 am

Great review! This totally convinced us to go on the Wild Africa Trek! Question: what kind of (close-toed) shoes are sufficient? Are Converse okay or do you need something more hard core? Are your shoes going to get muddy? Also, are there going to be a lot of bugs or mosquitoes and do you need to wear bug spray and/or long sleeves for protection?

June 4, 2013 at 12:53 pm

Esther — Converse should be fine. If it’s raining in Florida, you may get muddy 🙂 Also I doubt you’ll need long sleeves, though bug spray never hurts.

July 29, 2013 at 4:02 pm

Does anyone know the website where you can get your pics? They used to do a photo CD, but are now transitioning to a website…

September 30, 2013 at 6:12 am

I just booked this tour for me and my husband. We will be there the week of Halloween. I’ve been to Disney so many times that I decided this trip was going to be for doing the things I always wanted to do. Thank you for the review. I am so excited to do this tour! (We are also doing the Keys to the Kingdom tour the day before the Wild Africa Trek. For some reason, I have more excitement about this tour than the KttK tour!)

March 3, 2014 at 12:29 pm

Awesome review! Thank you. You were obviously able to see many animals on your tour. I was thinking about going in the afternoon too because it is $106 cheaper then going in the morning but I was worried about not seeing any animals or it being too hot. Do you think it would be worth the extra money to book the morning tour? Also, any ideas on what I would buy to be able to use my SLR on the trek, someone said it needs to attach to the vest. Thank you 🙂

February 3, 2020 at 4:58 pm

How can I get the recipe for the curry chicken salad? It was so good!!

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