"We're keeping the moon!" Another Nikki and Tom Adventure! TR link PG. 37!!

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Here is the first bridge after I crossed it. More birds had joined the first!

The path for the Safari ride also went under that bridge so it was very cool to see the trucks coming through as we were crossing.

Then we crossed the second bridge.

And then onto the third bridge. They were all in a row so you would go from one bridge to a platform then right onto the next bridge without even having to unhook and rehook back in.

There were alligators under this bridge!

There was a forth guide stationed at this final platform taking all our pictures as we came in. I love this silly shot she took of our three guides once they all crossed!

After we unhooked from the rope bridges, we stopped to look at and talk about the alligators for a while.

After that, we took one last picture with our gear on and were all happy when we were told we could take it all off! I didn’t realize how heavy it was until I took it off and felt so much better!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

We were then whisked onto a private truck and drove out into the safari! We were on a similar route as the safari ride but we took our time looking at each group of animals and would occasionally pull off to the side so we had more time to talk about and look at the animals. They also provided us with binoculars!

Aside from the awesomeness of seeing the animals, it was pretty cool to have the safari ride vehicles going by and waving to us as if we were somebody special!

I should note that all of these pictures were either taken with my camera by my husband and me or by the guide.

At some point, we were directed to look at this structure in the middle of the savannah and that’s when we were told that that is where we would be stopping for an African inspired snack!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

When we arrived at the hut, we couldn’t believe how beautiful and amazing everything was. It’s one thing to be in the middle of the savannah in a ride vehicle but there’s something about not having a cover over your head and being able to stand up and walk around that made it so incredible.

The guides then explained the different foods that we would find in our individual tins.

There were tables and chairs set up in the shade but I found a comfy chair in the sun right up against the railing and was told that we could pull up another chair and have our snack right there!

More Jungle Juice! YUM!

Now, I am a very picky eater and normally wouldn’t try a thing that was in this tin but since it was a special occasion, I actually went to try to salmon!

It was okay but I still with the fresh fruit and pita bread mostly.



After eating, we had time to just look around and soak it all in. Mostly we saw the giraffes. They were literally right there, walking by the hut we were in.

There was a walkway that went around to the back.

Looking back to the main hut…

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

After we all used the facilities, it was time to go. One last look at our snack venue as we drove away.

There was still more of the animals to see so we continued to drive through the savannah.

As we were pulling back into our final destination, we were given some information about Disney’s Conservation Fund. We try to donate a few dollars every time we go to Animal Kingdom so we were thrilled to hear that a portion of our tour cost was going directly to the animal of our choice.

We were led to a Survivor-style box where we were to choose a rock and put it with the animal we chose. We could pick between big cats, elephants, or rhinos. Tom and I both chose the rhinos for different reasons. I figured everyone would pick the big cats or elephant and didn’t want the rhinos to get left out. Tom heard that rhinos put out fires.

After choosing which animal to donate to, we were led back to the lockers where we got all of our things together.

Here we are with our three guides.

And here is the whole group!

Overall, the tour was just about three hours. By the time we got into all our gear, practiced our rope bridge and got moving, it was 8:20. The walking portion was until around 9:30, when we started driving around the savannah. Our snack and time at the hut was about 45 minutes and then we finished up around 11:00.

 

[disneybarbie]

WOW... the Wild Africa Safari Trek looks amazing!! I only skimmed through your photos, because I'm hoping to book this for our trip in October... but I am even more excited about it now ... would you recommend doing the 7.45am one, or would a later one be ok too?


Emma x

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

WOW... the Wild Africa Safari Trek looks amazing!! I only skimmed through your photos, because I'm hoping to book this for our trip in October... but I am even more excited about it now ... would you recommend doing the 7.45am one, or would a later one be ok too?


Emma x

If you don't think waking up that early would be a problem, I would say do the early one but I don't think it makes much of a difference what time you do it. What's the weather like in October? Still pretty hot? If you were doing it in the summer, I'd say definitely do the early one because it might get too hot later in the morning....

 

[IheartDDuck]

Oh man, that stinks that you had an anxiety attack. That's no way to start an early day for sure. I'm glad that it subsided though and you were able to go on and have a good morning.


First off, love the picture where you're all animals. I saw yours, and immediately I'm like "MONKEY!"

The Wild Africa Trek looks amazing. Definitely going to have to be on my list of things to try at WDW.

 

[ronnmel]

I LOVE your review of the Trek! Great pictures, and it makes me want to do it even more! I think my favorite part would be the suspended bridges.

Not being able to sleep sucks, but at least you got to see a sunrise.

 

[Aristocath]

That tour looks amazing! I'm putting it on the list of possibilities for our next trip.

Really enjoying your trip report!

 

[PopArtGal]

The jungle trek looks amazing!

 

[Nermel9]

Oh no, another anxiety attack?? That's so strange that you have them in Disney. Well, at least you got some amazing pictures of my WL, the sunrise is beautiful!

The Trek looks like so much fun! That makes me nervous that they have to weigh you though. Is there a weight limit? I know there is for the Epcot Segway tour.

Crossing the rope bridges looks crazy, I'd love that!! And all the animals and the hut where you had your snack...I'm definitely going to consider this tour for a future trip! Thanks for such a detailed review!

 

[jecskc]

The trek looks amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. This is something I know that my DH would love to do. He always balks at the cost of things like this, but I know if he reads you account of it he would so love it. I will have to check the age limit to see if we could take the kids. Loved your update. So awesome. Sorry about your anxiety attack. I hope you got some rest later on in your trip.

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Oh man, that stinks that you had an anxiety attack. That's no way to start an early day for sure. I'm glad that it subsided though and you were able to go on and have a good morning.


First off, love the picture where you're all animals. I saw yours, and immediately I'm like "MONKEY!"

The Wild Africa Trek looks amazing. Definitely going to have to be on my list of things to try at WDW.

Haha! Glad you picked up on my "monkey" impersonation! I like to be different, if you haven't figured that out yet!

I LOVE your review of the Trek! Great pictures, and it makes me want to do it even more! I think my favorite part would be the suspended bridges.

Not being able to sleep sucks, but at least you got to see a sunrise.

The bridges were really fun! Definitely make you feel like you were being adventurous!

That tour looks amazing! I'm putting it on the list of possibilities for our next trip.

Really enjoying your trip report!

Definitely think about doing it! It was such a great experience!

The jungle trek looks amazing!

Do it!

Oh no, another anxiety attack?? That's so strange that you have them in Disney. Well, at least you got some amazing pictures of my WL, the sunrise is beautiful!

The Trek looks like so much fun! That makes me nervous that they have to weigh you though. Is there a weight limit? I know there is for the Epcot Segway tour.

Crossing the rope bridges looks crazy, I'd love that!! And all the animals and the hut where you had your snack...I'm definitely going to consider this tour for a future trip! Thanks for such a detailed review!

The anxiety attack was so strange for many reasons but honestly I think now that it happened once, it's even more "in my head" because I know it can happen and that almost causes it to happen...if that makes sense.

Okay, they weight you in total privacy and in fact, they don't even tell you they are weighing you! They kind of distract you while asking you to stand here and I was like, "You're weighing me, aren't you?" And she was like, "No, we're just doing a gravity check!" or something like that. I don't think there is a weight limit...I think it has to do with your gear.

The trek looks amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. This is something I know that my DH would love to do. He always balks at the cost of things like this, but I know if he reads you account of it he would so love it. I will have to check the age limit to see if we could take the kids. Loved your update. So awesome. Sorry about your anxiety attack. I hope you got some rest later on in your trip.

It was quite expensive, I have to admit but I think it was worth it. I'm pretty sure the age limit is 8.

 

[dara00]

wow, I'd never heard of the trek before. it looks really fun, something more than the regular Animal Kingdom experience. I think it's too expensive for me, but maybe someday!

 

[Zuzu03]

AWESOME update!!! So sorry about your anxiety attack, that sounds horrible and scary. But what beautiful shots of the resort early in the morning - there is definately something magical about watching and documenting the resort waking up for the day! And WOW!!!! The Trek looks phenomenal! I have to try to schedule this for one of our trips with DD, she would LOVE it!!!! I love that you can do something different now at WDW beyond the typical park stuff. Your pictures are gorgeous, definately frameworthy!!!

 

[SRUAlmn]

I don't think there is a weight limit...I think it has to do with your gear.



It was quite expensive, I have to admit but I think it was worth it. I'm pretty sure the age limit is 8.

I went on Allears because I thought this looked so cool, and I saw that there is a weight limit! I guess they have to weigh everyone (even if you obviously look to weigh less than that) because what are you going to do? Single someone out and weigh them and embarrass them? You know? Here is the list of restrictions:
There are a number of restrictions associated with this tour. Participants must:
-- Wear closed-toe shoes with a backstrap, or hiking boots. Skirts/dresses are not recommended.
-- Weigh at least 45 pounds and no more than 310 pounds.
-- Be at least 48 inches tall.
-- Be at least 8 years old.
-- Be in general good health, and ambulatory, with sufficient stamina. Pregnant women should not attempt the Trek.


Oh, as for the anxiety. I get that way when I know I need to be up for something that is out of the norm. I don't know if it comes from teaching and knowing that you HAVE to be there at a certain time or what. If there's a teacher work day or something that involves getting up at a different time, I check my alarm like 20 times and have a hard time falling asleep, worrying that my alarm won't go off or that it wasn't set correctly. Funny enough too, I always end up waking up right before the alarm goes off!

 

[stasijane]

The trek looked like a greak way to get a different view of the animals, and the pictures they took were incredible!

 

[ortholablady]

Wow the trek looks awesome! And maybe a little scary going over those rope bridges. But I will definitely be adding it to my to do list.

 

[jenseib]

Great morning Nikki!!! I love your review ot the African Trek. I would love to do this in Nov....but Claire will be 1 month shy of 8 then. I guess I could call and ask...but my guess is they will say no.
So was the food OK. I hear from others it is good, but it does look wierd to me.
I have a lot of sleep issues at Disney too. The night before our cruise, I think I slept a total of 2 hours. As long as I keep moving, I'm OK, but stopping and sitting makes me sleepy.

 

[Queenofallthings]

What an amazing morning! I definitely think this is something we need to look into in the future! Looks like a great time! Love all the pictures too and how great that you had a photographer along !