Wanyama safari?

[SarahInMN]

Has anyone done this recently? Is it still available to anyone staying at AK (dvc, concierge, regular) etc? We are thinking of a split stay in 2015 and the Wanyama is a HUGE draw for us staying at AKL on points.

thanks in advance!

Sarah

 

[chalee94]

Has anyone done this recently?

i did it a few years ago and recommend it. it was a great experience.

Is it still available to anyone staying at AK (dvc, concierge, regular) etc?

yes.

 

[SarahInMN]

Sweet thanks!!

 

[DizMagic]

We did this tour this past May. If you are an animal lover (geek) you will really dig it. Much more info than the normal safari. We had a blast.

 

[Deb & Bill]

We did this tour this past May. If you are an animal lover (geek) you will really dig it. Much more info than the normal safari. We had a blast.

We are looking at doing this in March. How long does the safari last and how long do you get for the dinner? Can you tell me about the dinner?

 

[Simba's Mom]

We are looking at doing this in March. How long does the safari last and how long do you get for the dinner? Can you tell me about the dinner?

I've done it twice, in 2008 and 2011. Biggest change I noticed was in dinner. Second time, service was super-slow, my cynical brain thought it might be because a set tip was already guaranteed. Also, whereas the first time we were off to the side, kind of by ourselves, the second time we were right in the middle of the restaurant-kind of loud around us. Anyways, both times our meal consisted of a family platter of 3 different choices for each course. The only problem with that is that if there's a couple big beef fans, for example, by the time the platter gets to you there may not be beef left. And as long as there's SOMETHING on the platter, no more is offered. So (as I was the first time) you may get only one choice-as I did with chicken the first time. Second time I was more aggressive grabbing the platter Safari was about 1 1/4-1 1/2 hours, dinner closer to 2 hours.

 

[SarahInMN]

I've done it twice, in 2008 and 2011. Biggest change I noticed was in dinner. Second time, service was super-slow, my cynical brain thought it might be because a set tip was already guaranteed. Also, whereas the first time we were off to the side, kind of by ourselves, the second time we were right in the middle of the restaurant-kind of loud around us. Anyways, both times our meal consisted of a family platter of 3 different choices for each course. The only problem with that is that if there's a couple big beef fans, for example, by the time the platter gets to you there may not be beef left. And as long as there's SOMETHING on the platter, no more is offered. So (as I was the first time) you may get only one choice-as I did with chicken the first time. Second time I was more aggressive grabbing the platter Safari was about 1 1/4-1 1/2 hours, dinner closer to 2 hours.

Thanks - that is really good information on the dinner and safari timing!

 

[Deb & Bill]

I've done it twice, in 2008 and 2011. Biggest change I noticed was in dinner. Second time, service was super-slow, my cynical brain thought it might be because a set tip was already guaranteed. Also, whereas the first time we were off to the side, kind of by ourselves, the second time we were right in the middle of the restaurant-kind of loud around us. Anyways, both times our meal consisted of a family platter of 3 different choices for each course. The only problem with that is that if there's a couple big beef fans, for example, by the time the platter gets to you there may not be beef left. And as long as there's SOMETHING on the platter, no more is offered. So (as I was the first time) you may get only one choice-as I did with chicken the first time. Second time I was more aggressive grabbing the platter Safari was about 1 1/4-1 1/2 hours, dinner closer to 2 hours.

Thanks. How many people were on the safari?

 

[Fuhnuh]

Thanks. How many people were on the safari?

We have done the Safari twice (2012,2013) and there were 10 people including our group each time. I don't know what the limit is. Both times there was enough food for everyone, but that will depend on the appetites of all involved. We will do it again if we stay concierge at AKL.

 

[Simba's Mom]

We also had almost the limit both times. I thought we had 12-14. And to the PP, remember that for the Wanyama you don't have to be staying concierge.