Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas is a Disney Vacation Club Resort that is co-located with Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

The Villas are a Disney Vacation Club Resort.

These Resorts are very unique properties, offering wonderful views of African wildlife right from your room’s balcony!

The Animal Kingdom Villas actually shows up as 2 different properties on Disney’s website, but we’ve combined them here for ease.

The 2 DVC properties are Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House.

Kidani Village Lobby View

Jambo House was the original Disney Resort Hotel property, housing only traditional guest rooms. Kidani Village was added later as a DVC property. And then finally a portion of Jambo House was converted from traditional guest rooms into DVC villas.

These 2 resorts are located 0.35 miles apart (lobby entrance to lobby entrance). You need to take a circuitous route through the parking lot to go between the 2 resorts. Bus service is available between the resorts as is an inter resort shuttle.

Kidani Village has its own lobby and front desk, so you’ll check in at the property that you are staying there or at Jambo House if staying there.

Read more about Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge the traditional resort hotel.

The majority of rooms in both resorts have views of the savannas, areas where African animals live. You’ll enjoy watching animals such as giraffes and zebras right outside your balcony window.

The Animal Kingdom Lodge and Animal Kingdom Villas are themed after East African hunting lodges.

Guest Rooms

Kidani Village Studio Room

DVC room options available at the Animal Kingdom Villas:

Kidani Village

• Deluxe Studio – Standard View: $ 450 – $ 790 – Bed configuration: 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa. Spacious accommodations include a kitchenette with small fridge and microwave, and a balcony. Views of Pool or Parking Area.
• Deluxe Studio – Savanna View: $ 654 – $ 1044 – Bed configuration: 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa. Spacious accommodations include a kitchenette with small fridge and microwave, and a balcony. Views of One of the Savannas.
• 1 Bedroom Villa – Standard View: $ 741 – $ 1303 – Bed configuration: 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair. Great for families, accommodations include 2 full bathrooms, a full kitchen, a washer and dryer. Views of Parking Area.
• 1 Bedroom Villa – Savanna View: $ 871 – $ 1437 – Bed configuration: 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair. Great for families, accommodations include 2 full bathrooms, a full kitchen, a washer and dryer. Views of One of the Savannas.
• 2 Bedroom Villa – Standard View: $ 1113 – $ 2241 – Bed configuration: 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair. Views of Parking Area.
• 2 Bedroom Villa – Savanna View: $ 1313 – $ 2675 – Bed configuration: 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair. Great for larger families, villas include 3 full bathrooms, a full kitchen, a washer and dryer. Views of One of the Savannas.
• 3 Bedroom Grand Villa – Savanna View: $ 2528 – $ 4277 – Bed configuration: 1 King Bed and 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa. Views of One of the Savannas.

Listed nightly prices are for 2022 and include sales tax and are rounded to the nearest dollar. They do not factor in any military discount as these are based on availability.

Kidani Village Studio Room

Jambo House

• Studio – Value: $ 429 – $ 790 – Bed configuration: 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa. Spacious accommodations include a kitchenette with small fridge and microwave, and a balcony. Views of Landscape or Parking Area.
• Deluxe Studio – Standard View: $ 450- $ 790 – Bed configuration: 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa. Spacious accommodations include a kitchenette with small fridge and microwave, and a balcony. Views of Landscaping or Parking Area.
• Deluxe Studio – Savanna View: $ 645 – $ 1044 – Bed configuration: 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa. Spacious accommodations include a kitchenette with small fridge and microwave, and a balcony. Views of Savanna.
• 1 Bedroom Villa – Value: $ 698 – $ 1104 – Bed configuration: 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa. Great for families, villas include a full kitchen, a dining area, a balcony, a washer and dryer. Views of Landscape or Parking Area.
• 1 Bedroom Villa – Standard View: $ 752 – $ 1306 – Bed configuration: 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair. Great for families, villas include a full kitchen, a dining area, a balcony, a washer and dryer. Views of Landscape or Parking Area.
• Deluxe Studio – Club Level: $ 752 – $ 1303 – Bed configuration: 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa. Spacious accommodations include a kitchenette, a balcony, and access to the Kilimanjaro Club. Views of Pool or One of the Savannas.
• 1 Bedroom Villa – Savanna View: $ 935 – $ 1392 – Bed configuration: 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair. Great for families, villas include a full kitchen, a dining area, a balcony, a washer and dryer. Views of One of the Savannas.
• 1 Bedroom Villa – Club Level: $1104 – $ 1646 – Bed configuration: 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair. Great for families, villas include a full kitchen, a dining area, and access to the Kilimanjaro Club. Views of Pool or One of the Savannas.
• 3 Bedroom Grand Villa – Savanna View: $ 2600 – $ 4168 – Bed configuration: 1 King Bed and 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa. Views of One of the Savannas.

Value rooms are slightly smaller. Club rooms include access to a concierge lounge offering snacks.

Listed nightly prices are for 2022 and include sales tax and are rounded to the nearest dollar. They do not factor in any military discount as these are based on availability.

Kidani Village Studio Room

Kidani Village 3 Bedroom – Master Bedroom

Kidani Village 3 Bedroom – Kitchen

Kidani Village 3 Bedroom – Living Room

Dining

There are limited dining options available at Kidani Village, but lots available next door at Jambo House.

Dining located at Kidani

Sanaa – BLD $$ – Quick Service B/ Table Service LD – Indian-African cuisine featuring Tandoori meats, grilled lamb, and steak.

Sanaa Lounge

Maji Pool Bar

Pizza Delivery

Room Service

Dining located at Jambo House

Boma, Flavors of Africa – B$$ D$$$ – Buffet Service – African and American all you can eat buffet, featuring salads, roasted meats, and interesting sauces.

Jiko, The Cooking Place – D $$$$ – Table Service – One of Disney World’s premier restaurants (an AAA’s Four Diamond Award winner). Specialties include wood-fired flatbreads; a trio of dips with house-made naan (Indian flatbread); oak-grilled filet mignon with red-wine sauce and sweet-corn risotto.

The Mara – BLD $ – Quick Service – A typical Disney Resort Food Court with various stations. Sandwiches, Pitas, Flatbreads, and Salads. Mobile Ordering Available.

Pizza Delivery

Room Service

Victoria Falls Lounge

Uzima Pool Bar

Features

Animal Viewing (Day and Night) – Discover over 30 species of African wildlife, including zebras, giraffes, gazelles, kudu and flamingos, from your room or common areas. At night enjoy the night vision goggle animal viewing.

• The Animal Kingdom Lodge Starlight Safari – Take a guided tour of the savanna after dark in a safari truck.
• The Animal Kingdom Lodge Night Vision Safari (currently Unavailable) – Watch the animals on the savanna from one of the AKL’s overlooks through night vision devices.

Two Pools – Uzima and Samawati Springs

Uzima Pool – The Jambo House pool with water slide and 2 Hot Tubs – Enjoy a 11,000-square-foot pool with an exciting water slide and gently sloping, zero-depth entry point similar to that of a natural watering hole. Surrounded by large canopy trees and Floridian palms.

Samawati Springs Pool – located just a short walk away at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani! Featuring an exciting 128-foot waterslide and zero-depth-entry, this 4,700-square-foot, 118,138-gallon pool is the perfect place to cool off and have fun.

Hot Tubs – Both pool areas have a hot tub.

Kiddy Pools – Both pool areas include a children’s wading pool.

Bus transportation is available to all Disney World guest areas.

Water Play Area – Uwanja Camp; the Samawati Springs pool area also includes Uwanja Camp, a water playground with 3 distinct zones to please kids of all ages. At Observation Station, children 4 years of age and younger can climb through cargo crates, unscramble animal images and frolic through a gently bubbling geyser and shallow cistern pool—while their parents watch from nearby.

Playground – Hakuna Matata Playground. Kids can monkey around at this 24-hour playground overlooking the flamingo area and savanna.

Jambo House Campfire Activities – Gather ‘round as the sun goes down for old-fashioned family fun as you roast marshmallows by a crackling fire.

Arcade – Pumbaa’s Fun and Games Arcade, conquer classic arcade games and popular video games at this arcade near The Mara café.

Guest Laundry – Enjoy 24-hour self-service laundry rooms, as well as dry cleaning and valet laundry services.

Fitness Center – Service your spirit at Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center, a workout facility featuring equipment, massages and more.

Location

An Animal Kingdom Area Resort

Transportation

Bus transportation is available to all Disney World guest areas.

These are some of the most isolated resorts at WDW. They are the furthest form most of the theme parks (except Animal Kingdom) and only have bus transportation.

Overnight Parking – DVC Members will not be charged for standard overnight self-parking when staying at a DVC Deluxe Villa, regardless of whether they use vacation points or another form of payment. Non DVC Members is $25.00 per night at the Disney World Deluxes. Note this charge is initiated for all nights of your stay either by telling the front desk that you have a vehicle when checking in or by using your room key/Magic Band to enter the parking lot. If you will not be parking every night (say you have a rental car for just a dat or so) coordinate this with the front desk.

Valet service is $33 per night (sales tax included). Note: due to ongoing staffing shortages, valet service is only available to those with a valid disability parking permit.

Our Thoughts

The Animal Kingdom Villas and Animal Kingdom Lodge are probably the most special of settings of all the Disney Resorts! The savanna views right outside your room window are not to be missed! We’ve spent hours sitting on the balcony watching the animals.

Savanna Room View

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