Reviews of Starlight Safari – Animal Kingdom Lodge, Kidani Village
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 06/20/2024
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
Do not believe the reviews. This was a horrible experience. They promise night vision. Out of our party of seven, two were not functioning. Several others had scratches. When they were passed out, 50% of participants didn’t have working batteries in theirs. All of the animals could be viewed from just going in the lookout area of the lodge. They promised 30 exotic animals, they only have about 6 different types. The Kilimanjaro Safari that is included with animal kingdom was so much better. The animals were no more active at night, just harder to see. Please save your money. Just go explore the Animal Lodge Resort and see the animals for free, or actually see a lot more animals in Animal Kingdom
Pros:
Wasting moneyCons:
Malfunctioning equipment. Only about 6 types of animals. Basically driving around a hotel for a lot of moneyReviewed by Iluvvacations Review Date: 07/07/2023
Rating: (10) Recommended
My son (13) did this tour with my Mom (65) during our stay at AKL. I didn’t go because there were only 2 spots left at our 60 day time. So book asap. Ben said he would recommend it and so did my Mom. So it’s great for a wide range of ages and is only 1 hour. And it’s all in a safari truck.
Pros:
Fairly accessible for a wide range of ages.Cons:
Weather dependent.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 12/31/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
This tour was the highlight of the trip for my husband and myself.
The night viewers are easy to use and it is really cool to see the animals interacting at night.
Our tour guide was AJ and she did a fantastic job explaining the lives of the animals and answering questions. The driver was so great too but unfortunately I forgot her name.
We went in December and unfortunately it was too cold for the giraffes to be out. So the tour guide arranged for us to go back stage in the giraffe barn!!! It was the coolest experience ever. They even had baby giraffes in there.
It was a small group so we didn't feel over crowded. Everyone got a glue in the dark safari pin at the end as well.
I cannot even begin to tell you how worth while this tour is.
Pros:
Everything! The animals, the guides and the whole experience.Cons:
None.Reviewed by billndawn Review Date: 09/29/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
We had dinner at the Sanaa restaurant at 5:45 and walked around the Kidani lodge until our 8:15PM check-in at the Sanaa reservation desk. Our guide Kristi greeted us and we all headed to the open air truck to get our night vision devices and start the tour. Laura was the driver and she and Kristi worked very well together getting us so close to the giraffes the we could touch them, but of course we didn't because that's not advised. Watching the zebras, okapi and ostriches feed and just experiencing night in the savanna with animals roaming about was indescribable. These animals are active at night in the cool air and this whole experience was well worth the cost and time.
Pros:
small group, unique and personal experience with knowledgeable guideCons:
noneReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/25/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
Great personalized evening safari. We were right up next to the giraffes..... almost could touch them. Wish it was longer
