Kilimanjaro Safaris at Animal Kingdom averages 40.1 minutes based on Theme Park Shark’s wait time tracking data across 1273 data points. The shortest recorded wait is 5 minutes. The longest recorded wait is 120 minutes.
Kilimanjaro Safaris Wait Time Summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Park | Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World |
| Average Wait | 40.1 minutes |
| Shortest Recorded | 5 minutes |
| Longest Recorded | 120 minutes |
| Data Points | 1273 |
Wait Times by Hour
Hourly averages based on Theme Park Shark’s proprietary wait time tracking system.
| Time | Average | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 30.5 min | 10 min | 75 min |
| 09:00 | 47.3 min | 25 min | 80 min |
| 10:00 | 60.8 min | 35 min | 110 min |
| 11:00 | 67.4 min | 40 min | 95 min |
| 12:00 | 62.2 min | 35 min | 100 min |
| 13:00 | 54.3 min | 5 min | 120 min |
| 14:00 | 43.7 min | 5 min | 85 min |
| 15:00 | 32.4 min | 5 min | 70 min |
| 16:00 | 19.0 min | 5 min | 55 min |
| 17:00 | 11.1 min | 5 min | 40 min |
| 18:00 | 8.7 min | 5 min | 30 min |
| 19:00 | 6.9 min | 5 min | 15 min |
When Is the Best Time to Ride Kilimanjaro Safaris?
According to Theme Park Shark’s data, the best time to ride Kilimanjaro Safaris is near park closing with an average wait of 6.9 minutes. Avoid 11:00 AM ET when the average wait peaks at 67.4 minutes.
Wait time data collected by Theme Park Shark’s proprietary tracking system covering 9 parks. Updated weekly. Last updated: April 6, 2026.
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