A zebra illuminated by night vision goggles during Disney’s Animal Kingdom Night Safari excusion

Starlight Safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Tour located in Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge at Disney's Animal Kingdom Resort Area
Set out on an immersive safari adventure reminiscent of a nighttime drive through an African game reserve! Guests must be 8 years of age or older to participate.
$75.65–$89 per Person (tax not included)
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As the Sun Sets, the Savanna Awakens

Witness the wild as it comes to life on an after-dark safari tour of Disney’s African savannas and wildlife! This popular, nighttime expedition is open to all Guests at Walt Disney World Resort.

Climb aboard an open-sided safari vehicle and feel the rush of night air as you rumble through lush scenery, scanning the horizon for over 30 species of African wildlife!

The Nightlife of Wildlife
To make the most of your animal-viewing extravaganza, Guests will be provided with a night vision device! You’ll be astounded by what you can see: zebras, giraffes, wildebeest and antelopes—plus ostriches and over 20 other exotic African species that freely roam across the savannas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Reservations and Important Details
Reservations can be made on this page or in the My Disney Experience app.

This nighttime tour lasts approximately one hour. It’s available exclusively to Guests 8 years of age or older. Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a participating adult who is 18 years of age or older.

Know Before You Go

View important information including physical requirements, rendezvous point, experience details and reservation policies.
  • Warning: This experience features a ride in a rugged safari vehicle over an open savanna. For your safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure; heart, back or neck problems; motion sickness or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not participate.
  • Late arrivals after the start of the tour will not be accommodated.
  • Check in at the porte-cochere at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village, and plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour. Valid photo ID will be required to check in.
  • There is a 24-hour cancellation policy. Full price will be charged/forfeited if the Guest cancels within one day or fails to show up for the reservation.
  • Guests must be at least 8 years of age to participate in Starlight Safari, and Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Guests using an ECV must leave their mobility devices behind at the Resort. They will retrieve them upon conclusion of the tour. This experience requires Guests in ECVs to transfer into an available wheelchair in order to participate in the tour.
  • Nontransferable wheelchair Guests may remain in their wheelchair throughout this experience, however due to limited capacity on board the safari vehicle, all accommodation requests must be confirmed by calling (407) 666-6400.
  • While safari vehicles are equipped for rain and wet terrain, experiences may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
  • All aspects of the tour are subject to change without notice.
  • Starlight Safari is a night experience, and Guests are responsible for transportation to and from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village.
  • Allow up to 1.5 hours to travel to your destination within Walt Disney World Resort.

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