Sense of Africa Tour Available to Book on April 5th

The new Sense of Africa Tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will become available to book beginning April 5, 2016. The 3.5 hour long tour will be offered on Tuesday and Saturday mornings at 7am beginning April 9th. The experience will include breakfast at Boma-Flavors of Africa followed by a backstage peek at the care, feeding, well-being and social interactions of resident animals such as okapi, giraffe, ostriches and red river hogs. Sense of Africa is sure to be a feast for all five senses.

Taste

Start your exploration with a breakfast chockfull of exotic (try the pap, a tangy porridge-like dish from South Africa, or turkey bobotíe) and more familiar fare (Mickey waffles, anyone?). But why not be adventurous? There are so many authentic African dishes, from sweet to savory and beyond.

Smell
A visit to Boma—Flavors of Africa is a buffet of delicious scents and spices. On the savanna, get a whiff of the hay or browse (leaves, tender shoots and other soft vegetation, which is grown on property) the animals dine on each day.

Hearing
In addition to the snorts, grunts, squeals and bleats you may hear, the animal keeper guides and trainers offer a plethora of information. Did you know that the okapi wasn’t even discovered until 1901? Or that Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge houses the largest collection of authentic African art outside the African continent? Not to mention the Zen-like peacefulness of the savannas in the early hours.

Touch
Here’s something you don’t always get a chance to do. Select from vegetables, mealworms and other favorites to create enriching treats for a group of young red river hogs. Then watch them playfully discover – and devour – the delights you just hid for them!

Sight
Of course, everywhere you look—from the authentic garb of the cast members from Africa, and the color palette and textures of Jambo House, to the magnificent, intricate fur and feather patterns and expressive eyes of the animals – there are sights to behold to last a lifetime.

Reservations for the Sense of Africa tour can be made by calling 407-WDW-TOUR (939-8687) beginning April 5th.  The cost is $249 per person before tax and there is a 15% discount for Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders. The safari truck can only accomodate 12 guests per tour and the minimum age is 10 years old. This experience is open to all guests and not just those staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

If you are interested in planning a Walt Disney World vacation then contact lbourget@mickeytravels.com or visit my Facebook page here to get started.  All of my planning services for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line and Adventures By Disney are 100% FREE. 

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