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Africa opened with the rest of Disney’s Animal Kingdom on April 22, 1998. On opening day the land featured two attractions, the [[Kilimanjaro Safaris]], the [[Wildlife Express]] and the [[Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail]] <ref> https://touringplans.com/animal-kingdom/attractions/opening-dates# </ref> <ref name= "map"> This information comes from the Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s opening day map http://www.nahtahzu.com/maps/guideMapFront_9804.jpg </ref>. The Kilimanjaro Safaris is a 22 minute Safari safari on the African Savannah. Along the way guests can come face to face with exotic animals including: lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras. The original storyline of the Safaris attraction had guests helping the safari’s warden, Mr. Wilson, stop the illegal poaching that was taking place on the grounds. After a high speed chase, guests eventually helped the preserve’s authorities catch the criminals. Africa’s second attraction, the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail , served as an epilogue to the Kilimanjaro Safaris. After successfully helping the authorities catch the poachers, gets were given access to an exclusive "research station” (the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail) where they could see the rare Lowland gorillas. Lastly, the [[Wildlife Express]] train station is located in Harambe, taking guests to and from Rafikis [[Rafiki's Planet Watch ]] <ref name= "map"/>.

Besides its three attractions, Africa was also home five dining locations on opening day: Dawa Bar, Tusker House, Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery, the Harambe Fruit Market, and Tamu Tamu Refreshments <ref name= "map2"> This information comes from Animal Kingdom's opening day map. See- http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/dak/disneys-animal-kingdom-guidemap-1998-june-04.jpg </ref>. Finally, the shopping locations Duka la Filimu, Mombasa Marketplace, and Ziwani Traders could also be found in the land<ref name= "map2"/>.

The Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is set in the fictional village of Harambe. According to the village's back storebackstory, Harambe was originally a Dutch colony; on the eastern shore of Africa. Eventually however they were eventually the village was able to achieve their its independence through peaceful revolution in 1961 <refname= "mouseplanet"> https://www.mouseplanet.com/11393/Animal_Kingdom_Africa_A_Photo_Tour </ref>. Modern day Harambe, is bustling trade cityseaport, with visitors from all over the world. The biggest point of interest in the village is the Kilimanjaro Safaris, which take guests on a guided tour of the African SavanahSavannah. In addition to the wildlife attractions, Harambe is also home to a number of restaurants and shops, including the Harambe Market. 

[[Image:Safarientrance.jpg|350px|thumb|The Kilimanjaro Safaris are a major attraction in Harambe]]'''[[Kilimanjaro Safaris]]'''- On this 22 minute safari, guests ride through the Savannah Desert in East Africa. Along the way, the trams come face to face with elephants, lions, cheetahs, rhinos and much more. The safari is usually operational from park opening until sundown. In 2016 Disney began featuring "night safaris" that take place after dusk.

'''[[Dawa Bar]]-'''This bar sells Africa inspired alcoholic beverages.

'''[[Tusker House]]-'''This character dining buffet allows guests to meet various Disney characters including: Donald, Daisy and Goofy.

'''[[Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery]]-'''This counter service restaurant specializes in pastries and hot drinks.

'''[[Harambe Fruit Market]]'''- This quick service location offers guests the opportunity to buy fresh produce.

'''[[Tamu Tamu Refreshments]]'''- This quick service stand serves ice cream and other various snacks. '''[[Harambe Marketplace]]'''- Harambe's newest dining location, Harambe Marketplace is made up of five different vendors: Famous Sausages, Wanjohl’s Refreshments, Kitamu Grill, Chief Mwanga, and Zuri’s Sweets. Each vendor features there own unique menus.

'''Duka la Filimu'''- This merchandise stand serves as guest's “Last stop before safari begins". Duka La Filimu sells various safari gear, souvenirs, and other Disney merchandise.  '''Mombasa Marketplace'''- This store sells authentic African imports including: wine, art, clothing, crafts, instruments and animal toys <ref> https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/shops/animal-kingdom/mombasa-marketplace/ </ref>. '''Ziwani Traders'''- Located next to Mombasa Marketplace, Ziwani Traders sells all kinds of animal merchandise.==Fun Facts and Trivia==* Harambe is Swahili for "pull together" <ref name= "mouseplanet"/>.  * Although Swahili is the most promenant language throughout Harambe, Afrikaans, Zulu, Swahili, Ndebele are also featured throughout the village <ref> http://knowdw.com/walt-disney-world-stories/the-story-of-disneys-animal-kingdom-harambe-market-in-africa/ </ref>.