Backstage Safari Tour

[Teresa Pitman]

I did this tour several years ago, but at the time it didn't include a ride through Kilimanjaro Safaris. I'd like to do it again when we go in September, with my daughter-in-law, but I have a few questions that I hope someone knows the answer to:

What time of day is the tour? Is it first thing in the morning?

How long does it take with the Safari ride included?

Do they make exceptions to the "no kids under 16" rule for nursing toddlers? My granddaughter will be okay with being away from her mom for a couple of hours, but not much longer than that.

Also, does anyone know if they are still doing the "lunch with an animal keeper" at Jiko? We were thinking of that as a possible alternative.

Teresa

 

[Simba's Mom]

I did this tour several years ago, but at the time it didn't include a ride through Kilimanjaro Safaris. I'd like to do it again when we go in September, with my daughter-in-law, but I have a few questions that I hope someone knows the answer to:

What time of day is the tour? Is it first thing in the morning?

How long does it take with the Safari ride included?

Do they make exceptions to the "no kids under 16" rule for nursing toddlers? My granddaughter will be okay with being away from her mom for a couple of hours, but not much longer than that.

Also, does anyone know if they are still doing the "lunch with an animal keeper" at Jiko? We were thinking of that as a possible alternative.

Teresa

I did the Backstage Safari tour in November, so I may be able to answer some of your questions. The tour is first thing in the morning. It starts at 8:30-we had to meet between 8:15-8:30 outside the gates. I took the bus over and although I had been worried about getting there in time, I got there by 15 before 8:00. We finished up around 11:30. I don't know if they make any exceptions to the age minimum for nursing toddlers. Although I'm not sure about the "lunch with the animal keeper", I think I read that it's been discontinued.

 

[Eljay]

http://www.allearsnet.com/din/dine_akp.htm

http://allearsnet.com/btp/tours.htm

Here are 2 links where you might be able to get some of the info you need.

I had heard that they cancelled the Animal Lunch, but I would call 407-WDW-DINE to confirm.
The question about your toddler could be answered at 407-WDW-TOUR.
Good luck!