Kilimanjaro Safaris Wait Times

Over the last 28 days, Kilimanjaro Safaris averaged 24.3 minutes, peaking at 120. That is the 5th longest queue of 9 tracked rides in the park — about level with the park average of 22.9 minutes. Sundays have been quietest at 20.7 minutes on average, Mondays busiest at 30.9.

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Ride facts

Height requirement
No height requirement
Intensity
Gentle
Type
Attraction
Ride length
22 min
Best for ages
0+
Rider Switch
Not available
Accessibility
Wheelchair / easy transfer
Gets you wet
No

See real lions, elephants, and giraffes roaming freely on an authentic African safari adventure!

Wait times by day of the week

Average standby wait from 28 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.

Sunday
20.7 min
Monday
30.9 min
Tuesday
25.7 min
Wednesday
22.5 min
Thursday
21.8 min
Friday
24.5 min
Saturday
24.2 min
28-day average
24.3 min
Longest wait recorded
120 min
Past week vs. before
Steady at 24.5 min

Kilimanjaro Safaris FAQs

How long is the wait for Kilimanjaro Safaris?

Kilimanjaro Safaris has averaged 24.3 minutes over the last 28 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 120 minutes. Check the live figure at the top of this page for the queue right now.

What is the best day to ride Kilimanjaro Safaris?

Sunday has been the quietest day, averaging 20.7 minutes, while Monday has been the busiest at 30.9 minutes. Riding first thing after Animal Kingdom opens beats any weekday choice.

How tall do you have to be to ride Kilimanjaro Safaris?

Kilimanjaro Safaris has no minimum height requirement, so everyone in your group can ride.

How long is Kilimanjaro Safaris?

The ride itself lasts about 22 minutes. It is an attraction rated gentle for intensity.

Plan around Kilimanjaro Safaris

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