Jambo Sarah, and welcome to planDisney!
I chatted with a Cast Member who confirmed that, unfortunately, the Sunrise Safari is no longer offered. But Hakuna Matata! There are two other tours that also explore Harambe Wildlife Reserve, the home of
Kilimanjaro Safaris.
If you enjoy some adventure, you might enjoy
Wild Africa Trek. I did this tour with my mom and we loved getting the opportunity for a closer, more intimate view of the animals. Some of our highlights were crossing a rope bridge over the crocodiles and getting a really unique perspective of the Kilimanjaro Safari ride vehicles! It was also really nice to take a relaxing break overlooking the savanna with delicious small bites. If you’re interested in a morning excursion, there’s usually an 8:45am tour, giving you plenty of time to explore the rest of the park after you're done.
The other tour is
Savor the Savanna, which starts with a ride through the Harambe Wildlife Reserve and ends with African cuisine, beer, and wine while overlooking the savanna during golden hour!
For something closer to “home,” you might be interested in
Starlight Safari, a unique tour that meets right next door at
Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village. You’ll board a safari vehicle for a thrilling nighttime adventure exploring the nearby savannas with night vision devices.
Animal Kingdom Lodge also has an impressive collection of African art and I always love doing the Jambo House Lobby Art Tour to learn more about the many beautiful pieces. The tour is typically run a few times per week, but stop by the front desk to confirm the latest schedule.
I hope you have a wonderful stay at
Animal Kingdom Lodge. Kwaherini (goodbye in Swahili)!
JoAnna