Entering
the safari loading area through a long canopied
queue, guests will encounter videos on the overhead
televisions about the serious problem of poaching.This is the set-up for the exciting adventure
that you are about to embark on.Closed captioning for the hearing impaired
may be turned on using remote control activators
(which are available at Guest Services with a refundable
deposit).
At the loading area, you’ll board 32-passenger safari
trucks that whisk you off to begin your African
safari adventure.The tour traverses a 100-acre savannah, during
which your tour guide directs your attention to
some of the 34 different species of birds and animals
found throughout the game preserve.On the dashboard of each row of the vehicle,
you’ll find labeled pictures of each of the inhabitants.Some of these include antelopes, black rhinos,
white rhinos, warthogs, ostrich, giraffes, zebras,
elephants, crocodiles, hippos, baboons, white-bearded
wildebeests and lions.TIP: Bring binoculars to get a close-up glimpse
of the animals that may be off in the distance a
bit.
This is a wonderful opportunity to see herds of
free-roaming animals in a “natural habitat”.Don’t be surprised if some animals come right
up to the truck.While it may look like the lions are a stone’s
throw away, there is actually a deep “pit-like”
area camouflaged by the abundant landscaping that
separates man from beast.
Your journey takes you over muddy trails and through
small creeks.Midway through the trek, you get word that
poachers have taken the elephant mother and baby,
Big Red and Little Red.You begin a high-speed chase hot on the trail
of the poachers.As expected, this story has a happy ending, after all, this
is Disney isn’t it?
TIP:The best times to ride the Safari seem to be first thing in
the morning or later in the afternoon.The animals appear to be more active during
both of these times.
TIP:Use the new Fast Pass option here.Using your park admission ticket, get your fast pass and enjoy
one of the other attractions rather than standing
in line, and then return at your designated time
with virtually no wait.
This ride can be full of bumps and jolts so those
with back or neck problems and expectant mothers
should not ride this.Guests using ECVs must be able to transfer
to a wheelchair in order to ride the safari trucks.Assistive Listening Devices are available
for guests who are hearing impaired, check with
Guest Services for details.
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