Safari at AKL?

[karylrocks]

I have seen mention of a safari at AKL, but I can't seem to find any information about it. Can anyone tell me what it is?

 

[Rneighh]

AK offers concierge guests a chance to go on a Sunrise or Sunset Safari. You have an extended tour of the safari and a wonderful meal. We went on the Sunrise Safari last year and it was wonderful. It costs extra (I don't recall the cost) and you MUST be a concierge guest.

Renee

 

[stinkerbelle]

we have done both - sunrise and sunset (wanyama) safari. You have to be concierge to do both...

sunrise safari takes you through the Animal Kingdom park...you go on the "safari" ride before the park opens and just when the animals are getting out on the savannah. Dont' worry - it's not a 10 minute thing...you are out there for a good amount of time. The trucks stop and you can stand up and take pictures. you get a lot of "backstage" info too.

The sunset safari is totally different...it's all on the AKL grounds. Me and my hubby took this back in January - here's his trip report (with pictures)!

http://users.adelphia.net/~jareddewey/sunsetsafari.html

both are very unique. Sunrise cost $50 (i think?) per adult and includes a FABULOUS breakfast at Tusker House. Sunset is $150 per person (aged 16 and over only) and includes a GREAT dinner at Jiko

from allearsnet.com:

What is the Sunrise Safari?


Sunrise Safari Breakfast Adventure is available to concierge guests only. The Adventure is available on Tuesdays and Saturdays with a limit of 28 persons. The group leaves AKL at 6:30am and you are transported to the Animal Kingdom's Kilimanjaro Safari area.

The tour, along the safari ride path, lasts about 45 minutes and includes multiple stops so that you can stand up and take many pictures. Each of the animals along the way is described in great detail, since there is plenty of time.

After the Safari, you go to Tusker House for a breakfast buffet which includes both standard American and African items. Each person also gets a FastPass to Kilimanjaro Safari to experience it "the regular way".

Transportation back to the Resort is *on your own*. The price is $39.95. (increased from the opening price of $19.95.) It can be booked up to 90 days out, by contacting AKL concierge directly (once you have your room reservation).

What is the new Sunset Safari I heard about?

Todd Allen writes: I just got a really neat new piece of info from the AKL Concierge Itinerary Planners. Here's the email text: "I did want to quickly tell you about something that will be starting on November 3rd, we actually just began booking it this week, and that is our Mnyama Safari. Pronounced Wanjama and meaning our SUNSET Safari.

Like the Sunrise Safari, this is offered exclusively to our Concierge Guests saying with us at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. Admission is limited to 8 guests and can be reserved 90 days in advanced.

During this approximately 1 and a half our safari experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge you will experience a recreation of a true African afternoon game drive. An opportunity to spend time with members from the DAKL animal programs team in a very personal environment. Learning about the natural history and management of the animal collection at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. Incredible photo opportunities of the animals and architecture of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge that can only be experienced from our savannas.

Your safari will conclude with a true African dining experience at Jiko. Just like the lodges in Africa, a multi-course meal will await you. Be advised it is a preset menu, give you a sampling of various appetizers, entrees, and desserts, and a wine pairing along with each course. Also be advised that all 8 guests on this Safari Experience will be dining together.

Guests must be 16 years of age or older. The price for the experience is $150 per person, tax and gratuity included . 48 hour cancellation policy."