AKV and Safaris ????

[kristenrice]

Can anyone take advantage of the safaris offered at AKV or do you have to be staying concierge level? We are treating my parents to a spring break trip in 2010. This will be DH's first trip "home" and I am planning on getting a SV 2BR in Kidani. I want to "wow" my parents and DH! My parents have never seen the AKL, but DH and I ate at both Boma and Jiko on our honeymoon. I would LOVE to surprise them all with a safari, but I have no intention of booking CL to get it.

Also, I understand that there is a minimum age requirement for one of the safaris. My DD's will be 6 and 4 so I think that we'd have to make arrangements for them, yes?

Any info would be greatly appreciated?

 

[JaxFLBear]

From the member website:

Sunrise Safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Park
Take a 30-minute safari to get an insider look at the animals, the grounds and the operation of Disney's Animal Kingdom Park. After the safari, savor a lavish breakfast buffet at the Tusker House Restaurant. Subject to availability, Park admission is required but not included. This tour is exclusive to Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Kilimanjaro Club Level Concierge Guests only. For full details and to check pricing, times, and availability Club Level Guests should contact The Resort Concierge Itinerary Planning Office in advance of their stay at 407-938-4755.

Wanyama Safari
Available to all Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Guests, this three-hour safari-dinner adventure is a recreation of a true African afternoon game drive. Spend time with members from the Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Animal Programs team to learn about the natural history and management of the animal collection. Enjoy incredible photo opportunities of the animals and the architecture of the Resort. Conclude the experience with a multi-course meal at Jiko — The Cooking Place. Subject to availability. Guests must be 8 years of age or older. For full details and to check pricing, times, and availability Guests should contact The Resort Concierge Itinerary Planning Office in advance of their stay at 407-938-4755.

 

[Simba's Mom]

I did the Wanyama safari when I was staying in a value studio, so I know it's available to everyone. However, it's $160/person for concierge guests, but $210/person for non-concierge guests.

 

[kristenrice]

Thanks for the info! I better start saving now...that's $840 in TODAY'S prices for the four of us!

 

[CustardTart]

Very interesting - thank you. How far out can it be booked?

 

[BCV23]

Very interesting - thank you. How far out can it be booked?

Normally 180 days but right now they can't book beyond Feb. 21 (at least I think that's the date...somewhere around that).

But the concierge will take your name and cc# and put you on a list before the booking window opens. When booking opens up, they'll take care of it for you.

 

[edk35]

I did the Wanyama safari when I was staying in a value studio, so I know it's available to everyone. However, it's $160/person for concierge guests, but $210/person for non-concierge guests.

 

[kristenrice]

Thanks for the info! I better start saving now...that's $840 in TODAY'S prices for the four of us!

OOPS! I also forgot the extra $100 for the childcare for our 2 DD's that won't be old enough! For some reason, I am not seeing this happening. Bummer...

Does anyone rent their points to pay for their safaris!?

 

[dianeschlicht]

We did the Waynama and sunrise safari's in March, and LOVED them both. I must say though, we were out on the sunrise one a lot longer than 30 minutes! The Waynama is well worth the price when you consider that dinner at Jiko. That can easily be $100 per person right there without the safari! I'd be hard pressed to say which was my favorite.

 

[LisaS]

That $160/$210 per person includes tax and tip by the way. The dinner at Jiko includes wine.

 

[rlduvall]

That $160/$210 per person includes tax and tip by the way. The dinner at Jiko includes wine.

I think I would have to be drunk to pay that much $$.

 

[Laneychris]

Yeah me too.