LP Lotion: Experience Animal Kingdom's Wild Africa Trek
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Wild Africa Trek opens to the public on January 16, 2011 at Animal Kingdom. This new type of experience takes guests on an adventure like never before - a privately guided expedition featuring close encounters with the wildlife and a VIP safari across the savannah.
Call (407) WDW-TOUR to make a reservation. The tour takes approximately 3 hours. According to the original press release "Pricing for this unique adventure will vary seasonally. Guests who reserve a booking from Jan. 16-Feb. 26, 2011, may take advantage of an introductory offer starting at $129." Park admission is not included but is required. Guests must be age 8 or older and in good physical health as this is a physically challenging adventure. In addition, we were told there is a 310 lb weight limit due to the rope bridges.
Videos
Several short videos are available from the experience
Click below to play a video
- Traipsing through the Jungle (0:28)
- Preparing to Cross the Rope Bridge (0:22)
- Walking Over the Rope Bridge (0:09)
- Looking Over the Side at Crocodiles (0:07)
- Looking at the Savannah from an Overlook (0:14)
- Panning the Savannah from the Vehicle (0:35)
- Looking at the Savannah from the Boma Platform (0:17)
- Looking at the Savannah from the Boma Platform (2) (0:23)
At a small outpost near the river guests can stow gear and are fitted with a travel vest.
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Any item that cannot be safely tethered must be stowed in a locker. You can keep your camera around your neck and cameras with wrist straps can be tethered to your vest and stowed in a pocket when both hands are needed. Hats and sunglasses will also be tethered.
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Stowing loose items is very important as you will be in circumstances where a loose item could easily fall into an animal habitat.
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The locker is simple to use. You have no key to hold. It is locked and reopened with a four digit code you select.
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Trekkers are provided with the travel vest and a stainless steel water bottle that attaches to the vest and fits in a pocket. The cast verbally guide you through putting on the vest and adjusting the straps to fit. This enables you to make any adjustments you might wish for comfort during the journey.
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