Animal Kingdom · Africa
Kilimanjaro Safaris Wait Times & Best Time to Ride
An open-vehicle safari that rolls through a sprawling savanna where giraffes, lions, elephants, and more roam free. No two trips are alike. Best early or late when the animals are most active.
Right now
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Typical wait
23 min
Peak seen
55 min
Quietest hour
4 PM
Quick facts
- Land
- Africa
- Height
- Any height
- Lightning Lane
- Yes
- Opened
- 1998
- Ride time
- About 20 minutes
- Thrill
- Gentle
Best time to ride Kilimanjaro Safaris
Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (4 PM); the wait usually peaks around 9 AM.
29
8AM
42
9AM
41
10AM
36
11AM
35
12PM
26
1PM
10
2PM
9
3PM
8
4PM
13
5PM
9
6PM
Pro tip: ride Kilimanjaro Safaris in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before Animal Kingdom closes. If you would rather not wait at all, Lightning Lane lets you skip the standby line.
Kilimanjaro Safaris FAQ
- What is the best time to ride Kilimanjaro Safaris?
- At Animal Kingdom, Kilimanjaro Safaris typically has its shortest waits around 4 PM and its longest around 9 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
- How long is the wait for Kilimanjaro Safaris?
- The standby wait for Kilimanjaro Safaris runs about 23 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 55 minutes at its busiest.
- Is there a height requirement for Kilimanjaro Safaris?
- No. Kilimanjaro Safaris has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
- Does Kilimanjaro Safaris have Lightning Lane?
- Yes. Kilimanjaro Safaris offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.
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