About 500 animals run
free on 500 acres that recreate their natural
habitats. Among the species you'll see zebras,
camels, impalas, giraffes, lions, gazelles,
buffalo, eland, ostriches and cranes. The
Trans-Veldt Railroad skirts the edge of the
Serengeti, the Skyride and the Monorail enable
you to see the whole plain from above, and a
number of adjacent walkways also allow for
viewing opportunities.
Skyride
Taking you 49-feet above the Serengeti and
Timbuktu, the 1-mile one-way ride between Crown
Colony and the Congo takes about seven minutes.
The Skyride gives you a great overview but you do
not see much detail, however it is a great
shortcut between the two areas.
Monorail
The Monorail sets out from the Crown Colony
Station and winds its way around the Serengeti
Plain. The monorail in Busch Gardens is suspended
from an overhead rail and trundles around the
Veldt about three feet from the floor. A Tour
Guide is on hand to tell you about each of the
animals that you come across on this 20-minute
journey.
Serengeti Safari
Truck
For an additional fee of $20.00, you can ride the
Serengeti Safari Truck tour around the Serengeti
Plain. This 30-minute tour is the best way to get
close to the animals for those important photo
opportunities. Tickets are limited and are sold
on a first come, first served basis, so should be
bought from the Expedition Africa Gift Shop upon
your arrival at the park. Minimum age requirement
is 5 years.
Edge of Africa
On the Southern edge of the Serengeti Plain is a
15-acre walk-through exhibit area showcasing
hippos, baboons, crocodiles, and various species
of fish, via above underwater and above-water
viewing areas. There is also an African Village,
vacated by a Masai tribe that has been taken over
by lions and hyenas, a Safari Encampment with
giraffes, zebras, and habitats for meerkats and
vultures. The wide open space in this attraction
eliminates any crowded feeling so you can visit
it at any point in the day.
 
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