Description
The beauty and romance of Africa come alive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. The deluxe resort features handcrafted furnishings, gallery-quality African art and authentic cuisine in three restaurants. Nestled on 75 acres just west of Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is built in the middle of its own 33-acre savanna, providing most of the rooms views into the animal sanctuary which is home to more than 200 exotic animals and birds. Many guestroom balconies overlook the reserve. The Villas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (part of Disney Vacation Club) offers studio, one- and three-bedroom vacation villas in Jambo House and Kidani Village. Accommodations feature intricate African-inspired details and home-like amenities, and most offer sweeping views of the savanna.
Kidani Village Details
- Opening Date: Jambo House July 2, 2007, Kidani Village opened 1 May 2009
- Resort Area: Animal Kingdom
- Resort Category: Deluxe Villa
- Address: 2901 Osceola Parkway Bay Lake, Florida 32830
- Phone: (407) 938-3000
- Fax: (407) 938-4799
- Resort Map
Kidani Village Room Information
Number of Rooms:
458 rooms (134 in Jambo House, located on the 5th and 6th floors of Animal Kingdom Lodge; 324 in Kidani Village)
Check In/Check Out:
Check in 3pm, check out 11am
Room Types and Sizes
Jambo House Value Studio - Standard view, parking areas, landscaping view
Bedding options: 1 queen bed and 1 double sleeper sofa- sleeps 4+
Jambo House Studio - standard view, parking areas, landscaping view
Bedding options: 1 queen bed and 1 double sleeper sofa- sleeps 4+
Jambo House Studio - savanna view
Bedding options: 1 queen bed and 1 double sleeper sofa- sleeps 4+
Jambo House Studio, club level- pool view, savanna view
Bedding options: 1 queen bed and 1 double sleeper sofa- sleeps 4+
Jambo House 1 Bedroom Villa Value- standard view, parking areas, landscape view
Bedding options: 1 king in master and 1 queen sleeper sofa in living room- sleeps 4+
Jambo House 1 Bedroom Villa Standard View- Standard view, parking areas, landscaping view
Bedding options:
1 king bed in master, 1 queen sleeper sofa and 1 single sleeper chair in living- sleeps 5+
Jambo House 1 Bedroom Villa Savanna view
Bedding options: 1 king bed in master, 1 queen sleeper sofa and 1 single sleeper chair in living- sleeps 5+
1 Bedroom Villa, Club Level - pool view, savanna view
Bedding options: 1 king bed in master, 1 queen sleeper sofa and 1 single sleeper chair in living- sleeps 5+
3 Bedroom Grand Villa - savanna view
Bedding option: 1 King Bed in master bedroom, 2 Queen Beds in second bedroom, 2 Queen Beds in third bedroom, 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa in living room - sleeps 12 maximum (no additional infants in a crib)
Kidani Village Studio, Standard - parking area view
Bedding options: 1 queen bed and 1 full size sofa bed- sleeps 4+
Kidani Village Studio Savanna view
Bedding options: 1 queen bed and 1 full size sofa bed- sleeps 4+
Kidani Village 1 Bedroom Villa standard view - parking area view
Bedding options: 1 king size bed in master, 1 queen size sofa bed and sleeper chair in living room- sleeps 5+
Kidani Village 1 Bedroom Savanna - savanna view
Bedding options: 1 king size bed in master, 1 queen size sofa bed and sleeper chair in living room- sleeps 5+
Kidani Village 2 Bedroom Standard- parking area view
Bedding options: 1 king bed in master, 2 queens in the second bedroom, and 1 queen sleeper sofa in the living room- sleeps 9+
Kidani Village 2 Bedroom Savanna - savanna view
1 king bed in master, 2 queens in the second bedroom, and 1 queen sleeper sofa in the living room- sleeps 9+
Kidani Village 3 Bedroom Grand Villa - savanna view
Bedding options: 1 king bed in master, 2 queens in second and third bedrooms, 1 queen sleeper in the living room- sleeps 12+
Dining at Kidani Village
Jiko - the Cooking Place located in Jambo House (5:30pm-10pm)
Restaurant featuring seafood, steak, chicken, and vegetarian dishes influenced by multiple cultures and infused with African spices. Jiko is a signature dining location and requires two table service credits on the Disney Dining Plan. Advanced reservations recommended.
Dress Code Guidelines:
Men: Khakis, slacks, jeans, dress shorts, collared shirts. Sport coats are optional.
Ladies: Capris, skirts, dresses, jeans, dress shorts.
NOT permitted in dining room: Tank tops, swimwear, hats for gentleman, cut offs, or torn clothing. While t-shirts are now allowed, the policy remains that t-shirts with offensive language and/or graphics are not acceptable.
Boma - Flavors of Africa located in Jambo House (7:30am-11:30am; 4:30pm-10:00pm)
Buffet featuring an on-stage kitchen, wood-burning rotisserie, bakery, and extensive South African wine list. The buffet features foods influenced by over 50 different African countries.
The Mara located in Jambo House (6:30am-11:30pm)
Foodcourt located on the lowest level near the Uzima pool featuring grilled items, fesh soups and salads, bakery, and grab and go market.
Victoria Falls Lounge located in Jambo House (4:00pm-12:00am)
Lounge located on the second floor overlooking Boma.
Uzima Springs Pool Bar, Jambo House (11:00am-9:00pm)
Pool bar featuring beverages and light snacks
Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar, Jambo House (5:30pm-10:00pm)
Located in Jiko-The Cooking Place
In-Room Dining (6am-12am)
Requires two table service credits on the Disney Dining Plan
Sanaa (Kidani Village)
Maji Pool Bar (Kidani Village)
Refillable Mugs: Disney Rapid Fill Drink Mugs are sold at Food Courts and Quick Service Restaurants at all Walt Disney World Resort hotels, and can be used at any resort self-service beverage location. The prices of the mugs vary based on Guest preference for number of days for refills. A day consists of one calendar day, and additional days are consecutive. Learn more about Rapid Fill refillable mugs.
Recreation at Kidani Village
Pools
Uzima Pool, Jambo House (7am-12am)
Zero entry pool featuring a 67 foot long water slide, wading pool, and two hot tubs
Samawati Springs Pool (Kidani Village)
Zero entry pool featuring a 128 foot long water slide, two hot tubs, and Uwanja Camp wet playground
Fitness
Zahanati Massage and Fitness Center, Jambo House: Open 24 hours, attendant available from 6:00am-9:00pm. Massage, facial, and body treatment services available. Located off Giraffe trail on the 1st level or enter near the Uzima pool.
Survival of the Fittest: Health Club and Spa located in Kidani Village
Playground
Hakuna Matata Playground, Jambo House: Located near the Flamingo pond and Uzima Pool.
Uwanja Camp: Located adjacent to Samawati Springs pool in Kidani Village. The wet play area is divided into 3 age specific zones: departure zone (ages 5-7), observation station (ages 4 and under), and base camp (ages 8 and older). The area is themed to resemble an animal observation area complete with waterfall, water tower, leaking cisterns, squirting flowers, animal crates, rope bridge, bubbling gyser, dumping buckets, and water canons.
Arcades
Pumbaa's Fun and Games Arcade, Jambo House: Located next to the Mara and Uzima Pool.
Safari So Good Arcade: Located in Kidani Village
Safaris
Wanyama Safari: 3 hour afternoon safari and dinner, featuring a mulit-course meal at Jiko-The Cooking Place.
The safari is excluse to Animal Kingdom Lodge and Animal Kingdom Lodge villa guests and is offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Reservations must be made through the resort concierge and space is limited to 12 guests. Reservations can be made 180 days in advance of arrival date. Guests must be 8 years of age or older. Wanayama safari is not available to concierge guests at other Disney resorts. Payment required at the time of booking. Cancellations less than 48 hours before your reservation or no shows will be charged the full amount without a refund.
Concierge guests: $160 per person; Children ages 8-9 $80
Other AKL rooms: $210 per person; Children ages 8-9 $105
tax and gratuity included
Sunrise Safari: 2 hour experience exclusively for Kilamanjaro Club level guests at Animal Kindgom Lodge. The tour features a 30 minute safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom, including a breakfast buffet at Pizzafari Restaurant (breakfast and gratuity included in the cost of the tour). Sunrise safari is offered on Sundays and Thursdays at 7am and is limited to 60 guests. Reservations may be made 180 days in advance of arrival date. The tour must be booked through Animal Kingdom LodgeResort itinerary planning office. Park admission is required but not included. Transportation is provided to the Sunrise safari but return transportation is not provided. This tour is exclusive to guests staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge- Kilamanjaro Club level and is not available to guests staying at other Disney resorts. Payment required at the time of booking.
Adult: $58.58 including tax
Child (3-9 years old): $29.29 including tax
Animal Kingdom Lodge Bush Camp: A two hour cultural experience for children ages 5-14, featuring games, activities, crafts, and food. Payment required at the time of booking. Cancellations less than 24 hours before the camp will be charged the full amount without refund. The campers meet at Simba's Clubhouse on the lowest level near the Mara and Uzima pool.
Child (5-14): $31.95 including tax
DVC discounted rate: $28.76 including tax
Shopping at Kidani Village
Zawadi Marketplace, Jambo House: Located off the main lobby (7:30am-11pm)
Johari Treasures: Located in Kidani Village
Kidani Village Transportation
Bus: The bus stop is located in front of the resort just beyond Zawadi Marketplace