Wildlife Express Train: Rafiki's Planet Watch Station

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What It Is
Scenic railroad ride to Rafiki's Planet Watch and Conservation Station
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Touring Info
Loading speed	Moderate
Wait per 100 people ahead	9 minutes
When to go Anytime

General Info
Location	Rafiki's Planet Watch
Opening Date	April 22, 1998
Duration	7 minutes
Scope and Scale	Minor Attraction
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Description And Comments

This ride snakes behind the African wildlife reserve as it makes its loop connecting Harambe to Rafiki's Planet Watch and Conservation Station. En route, you see the nighttime enclosures for the animals that populate Kilimanjaro Safaris. Similarly, returning to Harambe, you see the backstage areas of Asia. Regardless of which direction you’re heading, the sights aren’t especially stimulating.

Touring Tips

Most guests will embark for Rafiki's Planet Watch and Conservation Station after experiencing the Kilimanjaro Safaris and the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail. Thus, the train begins to get crowded between 10 and 11 a.m.