All-new “Sense of Africa” tour cultures guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Wild news for guests of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge!

Disney Parks Blog has just reported that those staying at Walt Disney World Resort will soon be able to book a new experience called “Sense of Africa” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. The tour is a 3.5-hour-long breakfast and expedition that is designed to immerse guests in the richness, culture and history of the resort. It will also serve to give a backstage peek at the care, feeding, well-being and social interactions of the resident animals.

Sounds kind of awesome, right?

The tour will begin with a unique twist on breakfast at restaurant Boma—Flavors of Africa, and will be followed by one-of-a-kind encounters with animals such as okapi, giraffe, ostriches and red river hogs.

Taste
Start your exploration with a breakfast chockfull of exotic (try the pap, a tangy porridge-like dish from South Africa, or turkey bobotíe) and more familiar fare (Mickey waffles, anyone?). But why not be adventurous? There are so many authentic African dishes, from sweet to savory and beyond.

Hearing
In addition to the snorts, grunts, squeals and bleats you may hear, the animal keeper guides and trainers offer a plethora of information. Did you know that the okapi wasn’t even discovered until 1901? Or that Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge houses the largest collection of authentic African art outside the African continent? Not to mention the Zen-like peacefulness of the savannas in the early hours.

Smell
A visit to Boma—Flavors of Africa is a buffet of delicious scents and spices. On the savanna, get a whiff of the hay or browse (leaves, tender shoots and other soft vegetation, which is grown on property) the animals dine on each day.

Touch
Here’s something you don’t always get a chance to do. Select from vegetables, mealworms and other favorites to create enriching treats for a group of young red river hogs. Then watch them playfully discover – and devour – the delights you just hid for them!

Sight
Of course, everywhere you look—from the authentic garb of the cast members from Africa, and the color palette and textures of Jambo House, to the magnificent, intricate fur and feather patterns and expressive eyes of the animals – there are sights to behold to last a lifetime.

The experience will be offered on Tuesday and Saturday mornings, beginning April 9. Reservations are available starting April 5; call 407-WDW-TOUR (939-8687). The cost is $249, and staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is not required.

So what do you think, folks? Does this sound like something you all would be interested in? Let me know how you feel in the comments below, and as always, stay glued to Inside the Magic for all Walt Disney World Resort news!

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