Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village

Like the neighboring Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Kidani Village overlooks a savanna teeming with wildlife and offers roomy, distinctive villas. The savanna's sounds greet you as you follow pathways lined with lush, exotic greenery.

The attractive two-story lobby has African rustic-chic seating, hardwood flooring, tribal rugs, and a delightful thatched ceiling. Superb viewing areas with rocking chairs are scattered throughout the resort, perfect for guests whose villas don't offer a savanna view. Near the lobby, the Library offers a comfortable sitting room with a fireplace and a balcony overlooking the animals.

Kidani Village is home to Sanaa, Samawati Springs Pool, a fitness center, and the Uwanja Camp water play area. Guests can also enjoy the restaurants, pool, and other amenities at Jambo House, reached by resort shuttle or a 10- to 15-minute walk. Tour Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village on the Glass Slipper Concierge YouTube channel.

Villas

The villas at Kidani Village are atmospheric and similar in style to those at Jambo House, with hand-carved furnishings, brown granite countertops, African-print carpeting, and chocolate and persimmon tones accented by African textiles. Dark carved-wood headboards stand against crisp white bedding finished with patterned runners, while artwork and decorative details carry the resort’s African influence throughout each villa.

Deluxe Studios

Deluxe Studios sleep up to four guests in 316 square feet, with one queen bed and a double-size sleeper sofa. Warm, richly patterned décor is complemented by a dining table with two chairs, a bureau with a television, and a private balcony with either a Standard or Savanna View. The kitchenette includes a sink, undercounter refrigerator, microwave, toaster, and coffeemaker. In the bathroom, a single sink is set into a granite vanity, while the tub-shower combination and toilet are enclosed separately.

One-Bedroom Villas

The second full bathroom is what immediately sets Kidani Village’s one-bedroom villas apart from those at Jambo House. At 710 square feet, they sleep up to five guests and are particularly comfortable for a family sharing the villa. Rich chocolate brown and persimmon upholstery, carved wood, and African-inspired patterns give the living room warmth, while a queen-size sleeper sofa and twin-size sleeper chair provide the additional beds.

The granite kitchen opens to the living and dining area and is fully equipped for anything from a quick breakfast to dinner in the villa. A stacked washer and dryer is tucked into a nearby closet, and doors from both the living room and bedroom lead to the balcony.

In the bedroom, a king bed is joined by a writing desk, carved bureau, and television. The adjoining terra-cotta-toned bathroom has a whirlpool tub, large separate shower, single sink, and enclosed toilet. A second full bathroom near the entry is especially welcome.

Two-Bedroom Villas

At 1,173 square feet, the two-bedroom villas sleep up to nine guests and are among the most comfortable choices for a larger family at Walt Disney World. Three full bathrooms ease the morning rush, while the full kitchen, washer and dryer, separate living and dining areas, and private balcony make the villa feel especially well suited to a longer stay.

Two configurations are available. A lock-off villa combines a one-bedroom villa with a connecting Deluxe Studio, giving the second bedroom one queen bed, a double-size sleeper sofa, and its own kitchenette. A dedicated two-bedroom villa replaces the kitchenette with additional storage and has two queen beds in the second bedroom.

Three-Bedroom Grand Villas

The sixteen Grand Villas at Kidani Village span two stories, with dramatic double-height living rooms and broad balconies overlooking the resort or savanna. Each has 2,201 square feet, three bedrooms, and four full bathrooms, with room for up to twelve guests. Entry doors on both levels make the upper floor accessible without requiring everyone to pass through the main living area. 

On the first floor, the kitchen opens to a dining table for six and a nearby buffet. Beyond it, the two-story living room has tile flooring, a colorful area rug, a queen-size sleeper sofa, twin-size sleeper chair, upholstered armchair, entertainment bureau, and oversized wall-mounted television. A balcony extends across the lower level. The primary bedroom is also downstairs, with a king bed and an oversized bathroom containing a whirlpool tub, separate shower, and single sink. A fourth full bathroom and laundry room are located near the entry.

A staircase bordered by a kraal-inspired fence leads to the loft, where a sleeper sofa creates an additional television area overlooking the living room below. Two matching bedrooms flank the loft, each with two queen beds, a private bathroom, and a balcony.

Most Grand Villas have impressive views, but those near the far ends of the resort may not have the same sweeping outlook as villas closer to the center. Tour Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas-Kidani Village 3-bedroom Grand Villa on the Glass Slipper Concierge YouTube channel.

Cara’s Tip: Resort View Villas may overlook the pool or parking area, but some face the valet area, where buses and cars pass beneath the balcony throughout the day and night; the same with the Value Studios, which either have a view of the landscaping or parking area. I would choose a Savanna View and request the second floor, which is the lobby level, for a closer view of the animals.

Plan Your Stay at Kidani Village

Kidani Village is not a resort where any villa will do. A Savanna View can bring giraffes and zebras just beyond your balcony, while the choice between a studio, multi-bedroom villa, or two-story Grand Villa can completely change the experience. Glass Slipper Concierge advisors know these accommodations firsthand and can help you select the view and layout that will make your stay at Kidani truly memorable.

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