Themed to capture the essence of an African Savannah Lodge, this Resort combines the architecture styles found in Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Disney's Grand Californian Resort, with the an art collection that would make most galleries envious.

As you enter the resort, you are overwhelmed by the massive 4 storey atrium. On the far side of the atrium, you notice a massive floor to ceiling window that overlooks one of the three savannahs at the Resort. Throughout the lobby, the craftsmanship and hard work of the resorts artisans are clearly evident. Eclectic furniture is intermixed with a variety of native African art to set a very unique theme. While very elegant, the lobby (like the rest of the resort), is very comfortable and inviting.

The resort boasts an 11,000 square foot pool (which also overlooks a savannah), and features a small water slide, a children's pool and 2 Jacuzzi's. More impressive is the size and location of the pool as it is located alongside the Uzima Savannah, where you will find a variety of animals including Giraffe, Impala and Kudu among others. In this area you will also find Zahanati, the Resorts full service spa and fitness center.


Accommodation

Rooms

Standard View - sleeps up to 4. 2 Queen Beds or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Bunk Bed or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Day Bed

Pool View - sleeps up to 4. 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed

Pool View - Bunk Bed - sleeps up to 4. 1 Queen Bed and 1 Bunk Bed

Savanna View - sleeps up to 4. 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed

Arusha View - sleeps up to 4. 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed

Savanna View - Bunk Bed - sleeps up to 4. 1 Queen Bed and 1 Bunk Bed

Arusha View - Bunk Bed - sleeps up to 4. 1 Queen Bed and 1 Bunk Bed

Facilities include :- Free Wi-fI, Hair Dryer, Telephone, Iron & Board, Coffee Maker, Alarm Clock with Radio, Safe - In Room and Crib Pack 'n Play.

Rooms and Suites with Club Level Services

Standard Room - Club Level - sleeps up to 4. 2 Queen Beds or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Bunk Bed or 1 Queen Bed

Standard View - 1 Bedroom Suite - Club Level - sleeps up to 6. 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa

1 Bedroom Suite - Club Level - sleeps up to 6. 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa

2 Bedroom Suite - Club Level - sleeps up to 8. 1 Queen Bed and 1 Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa or 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa

Includes All Room Facilities :- Plus DVD Player, Evening Turndown, Secured key access to the club-level lounge, serving refreshments 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, Complimentary fax assistance, Opportunity to book and experience the Sunrise Safari Breakfast Adventure, Complimentary health club access, Pre-arrival Walt Disney World Resort itinerary planning, Personalized Front Desk and Guest Services, Access to Concierge service at the Kiliminjaro Club, Complimentary newspapers in Club Level lounge

Dining

Jiko the Cooking Place

Jiko The Cooking Place Restaurant is located on the ground floor of the Hotel near the resort pool area. Jiko is a table service restaurant serving dinner from 5-30pm to 10pm.

Where African cuisine is the order of the day and the whole African theme strikes you as you enter the restaurant the sight of the wood burning stoves and the decor make this restaurant unique and captures the whole heritage of Africa, and you can see the chefs preparing the food in the show kitchen and can smell the wonderful aromas as they cook the delicious offerings.

The menu caters for all tastes and features culinary classics with an African flair, they do have a children’s menu and separate vegetarian and vegan menu's.

Boma

The Boma Restaurant at Disney`s Animal Kingdom lodge is located on the ground floor of the hotel near the resort pool area. Boma is a family-friendly buffet-style restaurant serving breakfast from 7-30am to 11am and dinner from 4-30pm to 10pm.

The restaurant is designed to resemble an African themed marketplace and in true Disney fashion makes the spirit of Africa come alive. In the evening watch the restaurant come alive as Boma`s chefs prepare the food from a wood burning rotisserie. The food is still served in buffet style but is laid out in separate pods, so that you can experiment and enjoy the varied flavours and seasonal dishes of over 50 African countries, from the coast of the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean.

Mara

Mara is located near Uzima Springs Pool in Jambo House at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. If you don't mind venturing off the beaten path then you will find some interesting and delicious food. This counter-service restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers diverse flavours from the continent of Africa.

As well as African choices it also offers American fare, the menu has cheeseburgers, caesar salad, flatbreads, chicken nuggets on offer as well as african stew or falafel pita. There is a children's menu with macaroni and cheese, hamburger and cheese pizza.

Recreation
Cool off in the Resort's 11,000 sq.ft Swimming Pool that features a small water slide, a children's pool and 2 Jacuzzi's. Located alongside the Uzima Savannah, you're likely to spot a variety of animals. Here you will also find Zahanati, the Resorts full service spa and fitness center.

The 'Sunrise Safari' offers guests an early-morning expedition at Disney's Animal Kingdom park and a hot, hearty breakfast afterward. Board a rugged, open-sided Kilimanjaro Safaris vehicle and enjoy multiple stops for photos, in-depth information about the animals you encounter and more interaction with your guide. The early slot means as you cross the Harambe Wildlife Reserve, you are likely to spot Okapi, Lions, Giraffes, Rhinos, Zebras, Elephants and Gazelles.

Gather ’round the blazing campfire at Jambo House for rousing stories, fun and games and toasted marshmallows! If you're feeling energetic then Jog around Uzima Pool or on the walking path that connects Jambo House to Kidani Village.

Pumbaa’s Fun and Games Arcade is a great place for the kid's to enjoy themselves as well as in the Hakuna Matata Playground. There's also Simba’s Clubhouse, where kids 3 to 12 years of age can play games, have dinner and snacks, make crafts, watch Disney movies and make new friends, whilst being fully supervised.

Services and Amenities:
Concierge
Parking
Valet Parking
Bus Transportation
Free Wi-Fi
Baby-sitting and Child Services
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
On-line check-in
ATM
Banking
Locker Rentals
Mail Services
Merchandise Delivery and Pickup
Supervised Children’s Activity Centre