Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas — Kidani Village
Fun Facts
Increase your Swahili vocabulary! Habari is slang for "hello"; karibuni means "welcome"; uzima means "clear water" and asante sana means "thank you."
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Recreation
Recreation at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village includes unique animal-themed activities for the entire family, a pool, a fitness center and tennis courts.
Animal Programs
Animal Programs, unique to Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas, offer an up close encounter with exotic animals that are sure to delight the entire family.
- Flamingo feeding at Flamingo Pond
- Night vision viewing of animals
- Animal tracking at Arusha Rock
- Wildlife games and cultural safaris in the Sunset Lounge
- African arts and crafts on the Uzima Pool Deck
- Bush Camp, where children and adults can explore the African culture through games, crafts, and food and enjoy and up close and persona glimpse ofl the Resort's animals
- Campfire storytelling
Be sure to check with the front desk at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas for a current schedule of animal programs. Animal programs are subject to change.
Barbecue Pavilion
Located near the sports courts area of Kidani Village, Barbeque Pavilion includes 2 charcoal barbeque grills and 2 covered picnic tables.
Basketball (Half Court) and Shuffleboard Court
Located at the sports courts area of Kidani Village, the basketball and shuffleboard courts are available for complimentary use on a first-come, first-served basis for Guests staying at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village. Complimentary equipment is available at Community Hall.
Community Hall
Community Hall is located adjacent to the lobby at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village and includes a ping-pong table, foosball table, videogames, television, and ongoing activities such as arts and crafts.
Samawati Springs Pool
Samawati Springs, a 4,700-square-foot, zero-depth entry pool with a 128-foot long slide is the perfect place to cool off and have fun. Surrounded by large canopy trees and Floridian palms, Samawati Springs includes 2 adjacent hot tubs providing a haven for rest and relaxation.
Safari So Good Arcade
Safari So Good Arcade, a 24-hour high-tech game room, features both classic arcade games and the latest in video game entertainment, located next to lobby at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village.
Johari Treasures
Johari Treasures is a retail shop located in the main lobby of Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village that offers authentic African-themed merchandise including Zulu baskets, hand-loomed clothing and hand-carved masks. Open from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Johari Treasures also sells Disney-branded items like apparel, toys and Disney Character plush.
Survival of the Fittest Fitness Center
Located near Samawati Springs Pool, Survival of the Fittest Fitness Center features the latest in fitness equipment including free weights, treadmills, ellipticals, bicycles and stair climbers. Lockers are available.
Open from 6:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m., the facility is available to Resort Guests 14 and older at no additional charge. Guests 14 to17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A personal trainer is also available by appointment.
Tennis Courts
Located near the Barbeque Pavilion are 2 lighted hard courts and water fountains. Use of equipment is complimentary for Resort Guests and is available at Community Hall.
Uwanja Camp
Uwanja Camp, located near Samawati Springs Pool, is an animal observation site-themed water playground that includes 3 interactive areas for kids of all ages.
- Observation Station: For children ages 4 and younger, this play space invites kids to unscramble animal images, cross a rope bridge and frolic through a geyser and shallow pool.
- Departure Zone: For kids ages 5-7, this area includes a water tower, pulleys and squirting gardens.
- Base Camp: For kids 8 and older, this play area includes water canons and overflowing water buckets.
