Hi Stella!
Thanks for bringing another great question to planDisney!
I’m a huge fan of the behind the scenes tours at Disney World, and if you’re an animal lover, there are some amazing ones to choose from! While most of those tours take you around the savanna at Animal Kingdom Park, the
Starlight Safari is unique in that it takes place on the savanna at Animal Kingdom Lodge.
If you book this tour, you will check in at
Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village (not at Animal Kingdom Park). Since the tour takes place after the sun goes down, you’ll be provided with a night vision device so you don’t miss anything!
If you were hoping for a tour at Animal Kingdom Park, there are currently a handful of options including
Wild Africa Trek, Savor the Savanna,
Up Close with Rhinos, and
Caring for Giants.
I recently went on the
Savor the Savanna tour and had a great time learning all about how the Cast Members care for the animals. It was so neat to be able to relax out on the savanna for a while with some good food and wine when I’d normally just be driving by briefly on
Kilimanjaro Safaris!
No matter which tour you pick, I truly think you can’t go wrong. I hope you have the best time! Let us know if you have any other questions. We’re always happy to help!
Jenn J.