Kilimanjaro Safaris Wait Times
Over the last 29 days, Kilimanjaro Safaris averaged 28.1 minutes, peaking at 95. That is the 3rd longest queue of 10 tracked rides in the park — 1.4× the park average of 20.4 minutes. Wednesdays have been quietest at 17.3 minutes on average, Saturdays busiest at 38.3.
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 29 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.
Kilimanjaro Safaris FAQs
How long is the wait for Kilimanjaro Safaris?
Kilimanjaro Safaris has averaged 28.1 minutes over the last 29 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 95 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?
Wednesday has been the quietest day, averaging 17.3 minutes, while Saturday has been the busiest at 38.3 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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