What is the best time to ride Kilimanjaro Safaris?
Around 6 p.m., when the posted standby wait averaged 10 minutes over Oct 14 – 27, 2026. Waits ran longest around 11 a.m. (56 minutes).
20min
Now · 13 min under typical
33min
14-day avgTypical (14-day avg)
95min
Highest posted
Best time to ride: hour by hour
Quietest around 6 p.m. (10 min average), busiest around 11 a.m. (56 min), Oct 14 – 27
Under the 33-min averageAverage, 33 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | 39 |
| 9 a.m. | 44 |
| 10 a.m. | 53 |
| 11 a.m. | 56 |
| noon | 45 |
| 1 p.m. | 33 |
| 2 p.m. | 24 |
| 3 p.m. | 15 |
| 4 p.m. | 14 |
| 5 p.m. | 13 |
| 6 p.m. | 10 |
Best day of the week
Wednesday was the quietest day, Saturday the busiest
Average, 33 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 30 |
| Tuesday | 27 |
| Wednesday | 22 |
| Thursday | 32 |
| Friday | 36 |
| Saturday | 47 |
| Sunday | 38 |
Book a Lightning Lane for Kilimanjaro Safaris
If you already hold Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Booking Assist can watch Kilimanjaro Safaris and book an available return time after you link My Disney Experience. Availability is never guaranteed. Or set a free alert in the app for when the standby wait drops.
Kilimanjaro Safaris FAQ
How long is the wait for Kilimanjaro Safaris?
The posted standby wait at Animal Kingdom averaged 33 minutes over the last 14 park days and reached 95 minutes at its highest.
What day of the week has the shortest wait for Kilimanjaro Safaris?
Wednesday averaged 22 minutes, the lowest of the week; Saturday averaged 47 minutes, the highest.
Can Standby book a Lightning Lane for Kilimanjaro Safaris?
Yes, if you hold Lightning Lane Multi Pass. After you link My Disney Experience, Booking Assist watches Kilimanjaro Safaris and books an available return time for your party. Availability is never guaranteed.
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From Standby's own tracking of posted standby waits, Oct 14 – 27, 2026 (14 park days). These are past waits, not a forecast; the live wait refreshes every minute.