Wild Africa Trek News & Updates

Re-visiting the Wild Africa Trek in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 15, 2018 by Scott Thomas

For those of you planning your next trip to Walt Disney World and are looking for a new adventure during your visit. May I suggest the Wild Africa Trek tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. If you enjoy photography, check out the links below this photo of a Reticulated Giraffe I was able to photograph from … Continue reading "Re-visiting the Wild Africa Trek in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"

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Baby Hippo Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a Boy!

February 25, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

The baby Nile hippopotamus born at Disney's Animal Kingdom on January 13 has been revealed to be a male. (His gender was unknown when the birth was originally announced last month.) Augustus, who weighed in at 168 pounds, is the first hippo born at the park in 13 years. He can be seen on the Kilimanjaro Safari savanna, staying close to his mother, Tuma.

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Disney Pic of the Week: 2000s

August 1, 2017 by Scott Thomas

Picture This! Photoblogger Scott on the Wild Africa Trek in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.Copyright Disney 2011. Used by permission. I am cheating a bit here as the Wild Africa Trek started in 2010 and I did not do it until early 2011 but…Disney’s Animal Kingdom is our 2000s decade park so I am going with it. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: 2000s"

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Adding People to Your Walt Disney World Photographs

July 15, 2016 by Scott Thomas

I try to avoid touristy shots when I am photographing at Walt Disney World. Static photos of an empty park while nice is not something I like to do. The parks only come alive when their are people involved. Whether they are cast members or guests, seeing people interact with another person or thing is … Continue reading "Adding People to Your Walt Disney World Photographs"

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Trekking through Disney’s Animal Kingdom

September 6, 2013 by Scott Thomas

I have written about and shared many photographs from Disney’s Animal Kingdom attractions: Kilimanjaro Safari and Pangani Forest Exploration Trail. Both can be found by visiting the village of Harambe in Africa. I have even taken you on the Wild Africa Trek: Photographing on the Wild Africa Trek, Part I and Part II. Today, I … Continue reading "Trekking through Disney’s Animal Kingdom"

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Photographing on the Wild Africa Trek, Part II

January 13, 2012 by Scott Thomas

When I left you last week, I was still wearing the safety vest (see below). After visiting with the sunbathing Nile Crocodiles, my Wild Africa Trek group headed overland until we were across from the place where the Safari jeeps first enter the savannah part of the Harambe Reserve. For those who have been on … Continue reading "Photographing on the Wild Africa Trek, Part II"

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Photographing on the Wild Africa Trek, Part I

January 6, 2012 by Scott Thomas

Last year Jeanine Yamanaka did a detailed review of the Wild Africa Trek in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I am not going to duplicate her excellent review here and will concentrate on telling you what I felt of it from a photographer’s point of view. Initially when this tour was announced Disney said nothing could be … Continue reading "Photographing on the Wild Africa Trek, Part I"

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Wild Africa Trek Cast Member

December 15, 2011 by Scott Thomas

Wild Africa Trek Cast Member, Eleanor, guiding guests backstage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/125s, f/5.6, ISO 1800, EV +0.3, 170mm focal length. I took the new Wild Africa Trek tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom last week (I will review this tour from a photographer’s view once I receive the photo CD from Disney) and … Continue reading "Wild Africa Trek Cast Member"

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Wild Africa Trek – Animal Kingdom

February 19, 2011 by Jeanine Yamanaka

A relatively new offering from the Walt Disney tour department is the Wild Africa Trek, taking place over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. I had the opportunity to experience it, and survived to tell the tale. The tour is offered six times a day, currently–three times before noon, and three times after. Some people feel … Continue reading "Wild Africa Trek – Animal Kingdom"

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Openings Grand at Sea and on Land: Disney Unwraps Magical, Memory-Making Attractions, Cruises, Resorts, Tours

September 24, 2010 by Debra Martin Koma

NEW YORK – Nothing like a little Disney magic to make memories that last a lifetime. Just in time for “Let the Memories Begin,” Disney is embarking on exciting, all-new experiences for guests that will take them over the horizon, under the sea, beyond the solar system and on bushwalks with adventure at every turn. … Continue reading "Openings Grand at Sea and on Land: Disney Unwraps Magical, Memory-Making Attractions, Cruises, Resorts, Tours"

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