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    Vacation » Animal Kingdom: Kilimanjaro Safari

    Animal Kingdom: Kilimanjaro Safari

    Posted: 06/13/2011 | Last updated: 07/15/2024 by Erin K. Browne 1 Comment
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    Psst.. did you miss checking up on us over the weekend?  Click here to see our review of Animal Kingdom Lodge restaurants, Jiko & Boma!

    Going to Animal Kingdom?  Here's my advice:

    1. If you're in a Disney resort, take advantage of the extended park hours (check which day AK is open early) and get there as soon as the gates open.
    2. Do not pass Go, do not collect $200, and do not stop and get a churro.  Go directly to the Africa section and get in line for the Kilimanjaro Safari.  Later in the day, the lines for the safari can last well over an hour, and the animals are said to be the most active in the morning.
    3. Bring water and sunblock so you don't die, because pretty much everything at AK is in the sun, and HOLY HECKFIRE IS IT HOT.

    Entrance to Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    See all those folks?  We were all fresh off of the Animal Kingdom Lodge shuttle bus, and every single one of them had the same idea we had - straight to the safari!

    Photography tips for Kilimanjaro Safari at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    You mean I can't jump out of the jeep and get right in the face of an African Lion while squeaking a toy duckie to "get the shot"?  Darn.

    Matt & Erin waiting to begin the Kilimanjaro Safari.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    Front row - oh yeah.

    Here's a few photos of some of the furry, scaly, and feather-y creatures we saw.

    Okapi at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    Okapi... I just call them zebra-butts.  Seems to work.

    Rhinoceros at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    Mmm.. breakfast.

    Ride car for Kilimanjaro Safari in Animal Kingdom.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    The safari vehicle in front of us.

    Birds at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    Pink-backed pelicans.

    Hippos at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    Hippos.. doing what hippos do.  Chillin out, bobbin' around, lookin pitiful.

    Nile Crocodiles at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    Nile Crocodile.  Crikey!!

    Giraffe at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    "Hmm...perhaps I'll have a nice drink."

    Giraffe at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    "Ok, let's think about this.  Maybe if I.. ok, I'll just bend my knees like this.. then crouch, then bend my neck in half and.. oh dear, there goes my back.  Now I've done it."

    Reticulated Giraffe at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    The reticulated giraffe was also having himself a drink.

    Do you know what makes a reticulated giraffe different?  The darker parts of his coat are larger, and the white borders are very thin.  I never knew that!

    White Bearded Wildebeest at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    Wildebeest.  Someone warn Mufasa in case these things start to charge!

    Big Horn Bull at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    Big-horned Bull.  A most appropriate name.  Those horns are... big.   Matt named him Lance.

    African Elephant at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    African elephant flappin' his ears at us.

    Greater Flamingo at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    Flamingos doing what they do best.  Showing off their skinny legs, flexibility, and unmatched balance.

    Lazy Rhinoceros at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    This guy's name is Dexter.  Why is his name Dexter?  Because OUR Dexter lays around like a big pitiful meatloaf just like this.  So.. say hi to Dexter.

    African Lion licking himself at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    African lion, king of da jungle.. doing what kitties do.

    African Lion staring into camera at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    "Yes, may I help you?"

    African Lion staring into distance at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    "You bore me.  I haven't the time for this."

    African Lion roaring at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    "Off with their heads!"

    African Lion yawning with tongue Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    "Urp.. nevermind."

    Ostrich Eggs at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL.  Brownie Bites - Travels & Experiences of Matt & Erin Browne
    We saw ostrich eggs scattered around in several different places.  Apparently the other animals tend to leave them alone!

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    Erin K. Browne is an author of a cookbook (The Unofficial Dollywood Cookbook, Simon & Schuster/Adams Media) and Dollywood guide (The Ultimate Guide to Dollywood, Simon & Schuster/Adams Media) She has over two decades experience with recipe development. Erin is a mom of two human babies and a sweet kitty named Biscuit Fingers ("Ketto"). She loves comfy clothes, sarcastic t-shirts, and reading thrillers. Make her day and toss her a like on Facebook or follow her on Instagram. Post may contain affiliate links including those via the Amazon Associates program

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