Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Out of all of the different Disney resorts this is one of my favorites and one of the most unique. The reason for it being so special is the amazing views along with the great ambiance, both inside and out. Did I mention you get to see animals roaming around the resort. Now a tip, bring your walking shoes because we have a lot of ground to cover today, literary! This is one resort that you need to stay at, if not then come and visit. Plenty to see! Also some of the best restaurants on property are here.

One thing to note is that the Animal Kingdom Lodge is set up into two different sections, the first is the main area and that is the Jambo House, that is the larger of the two areas. Down on the other side is Kidani Village, which is the smaller section.

We start off our tour at the Jambo House which is the main section of the resort.

Many ways to arrive to this amazing resort, one of those being on Disney's Magical Express.

To the left of the lobby is the check-in desk.

To the right and down the elevator we come to our first location on our tour, that is Jiko. Jiko is one of the best restaurants on property and food is amazing. Also every day in the late afternoon, before dinner they offer a tour of this restaurant along with a tour of Boma, where you able to try a couple of amazing dishes.

Restaurant has plenty of seats. Service however on the multiple times we've been has been lack-luster.

Next up is Boma: Flavors of Africa. Here is their buffet (or All-You-Care-to-Enjoy) dining venue. Not your normal foods here, but a unique selection of African delights. Boma is open for both breakfast and dinner. I do have pictures from Breakfast and Dinner, make sure to check those out. BREAKFAST (CLICK HERE) and DINNER (CLICK HERE).

Some of the stations on the buffet.

Boma has plenty of seats.

Someone say Mickey Waffle?!

Heading up stairs now we come to the Victoria Falls Lounge. A great place for a cocktail while you wait before having dinner, or even after.

This is the bar area at the Victoria Falls Lounge.

Downstairs is Boma.

Back upstairs and off to the lobby is a section where you can come over and relax, or even take a look outside to see the animals.

This is just a small section of the massive lands that you're able to see at this amazing resort.

Head upstairs and take a walk on the bridge in the lobby.

We head outside to The Mara, which is a quickservice, grab and go spot.

Plenty of seating.

So many chairs all around the pool and outside areas.

Uzima Springs Watering Hole, just next to the main pool.

Best thing to do is to explore the resort, never know what you're going to see on your adventure.

The main pool, you can see the Jambo House in the background.

Off of the pool you will come across the Hakuna Matata Playground.

Another hot tub!

A look over the Savannah.

Now we head back into the lobby and outside. Here is the firepit, a great place to relax at night.

Here is the giftshop in the front of the Lobby.

Ready to head over to Kidani Village?

That was quick, welcome to Kidani Village which is the DVC section of the AKL.

Quick look inside their giftshop. Hi baby doodle! (Our nickname for our giraffes, we have twins of the little baby one in the photo.)

Outside is a firepit, again a great place for nighttime.

Hey giraffe!

Welcome to Sanaa. If you haven't been to Sanaa then what are you waiting for? The Animal Kingdom Lodge has some of the best food anywhere on Disney property. Sanaa was one of our favorites. You can check out that review HERE (CLICK HERE)!

Some of the options for breakfast.

Plenty of viewing areas to relax.

On to their pool. More seats! (Keep in mind the two sections (Jambo House and Kidani Village) are a bit of a walk from each other.

Outside bar area near the pool.

Overlooking the pool.

Hey look, more chairs!

Inside here is the gym area.

That concludes our tour of Kidani Village.



Thank you for checking out our tour around Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. We hope you had fun and make sure to check out everything else we have going on!