Dawa Bar

The address on Unilocal is incorrect and when I asked where this bar was nobody had ever heard of a «Dawa» bar. We ended up at the Victoria Falls bar and I give that one 5 stars all day.

Jambo, folks! Located near the entrance to the Africa area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, this little bar seems to get overlooked… Which is great news for me on a hot day at the park.
While the specialty cocktail menu is nice, I always go for a glass of wine or a Long Island Iced Tea. I’ve also tried the spiked lemonade, which is very tart but delicious.
The cocktails are surprisingly affordable considering it’s a Disney Park. And I’ve never waited more than 5 minutes for a drink (which is nothing compared to going out in downtown Orlando).
A couple of tips:
1) You cannot carry a beverage on an attraction or into a theater. Swing by here AFTER you go on Kilimanjaro Safaris.
2) Swing by here right before the band is scheduled to play. This is a great place to enjoy live entertainment and people-​watch, if you time it right. Be sure to check out the Park schedule.
3) For maximum awesomeness, swing by the pretzel kiosk beforehand. A fruity cocktail pairs well with a salty Mickey pretzel.

Fans of La Cava, will love this place!
«Dawa» which means medicine in Swahili… is located to the right of the entrance to Harambe Village once you cross the bridge. Here, you can make reservations for Tusker House restaurant and sip on some of the finest rum, beer, and spirits Africa has to offer. I had both the «Harambe Cooler» and «Lost of Safari» two refreshing rum based cocktails that were refreshing but leave you feeling nice and toasty after a few gulps.
warning: do not drink before riding ‘Dinosaur’

We did not eat in the restaurant, but we did stop at the Dawa Bar on the outdoor patio. It is a great spot to grab a beer and rest your feet for a moment. It is also not busy at all. It has a neat beer selection of beers from Africa. The bartender was also very helpful and friendly.

Service from the bartenders was very hard to get. Though they didn’t look too busy, we were basically ignored for at least five minutes, and no apology was offered. I ordered a margarita on the rocks, and the bartender who took my order had to ask the other bartender how to make it. I know I’m a Southern Texas gal, but I thought that was Bartending 101. Considering there is an Agave Nectar Margarita, as well as a Habanero Lime Margarita on the menu, I didn’t expect the hesitation with my generic order. I was nervous for that first sip to say the least… but I was very pleasantly surprised. The wine selection is pretty decent, and their list of speciality drinks is pretty cool, so I can’t say I won’t be back.

You don’t put a 65 yr old woman behind the bar. Took 12 minutes to make 2 drinks. Especially during busy season!!!

Awesome place to relax after walking around the park. It was a great idea to sit at the bar for a cold drink after a very hot day. I had the Harambe Cooler, and it was very refreshing. It was a stronger than I expected. I thought since it was at Disney it would be really weak for your money… Boy was I wrong! It had light rum, dark rum, and fruit juices. It tasted similar to a Mai Tai, and I definitely recommend it. It was the perfect chance to cool down with a drink and catch the breeze. It had a cute little bar covered for some shade. The bartender was great. He was very friendly, and had a great sense of humor. I would go back another time I visit Animal kingdom. I loved the Africa themed bar since it was in the Africa section.

Dawa Colada was the best piña colada I have ever had! They used raspberry rum to sweeten it, so delicious! Located under a hut in Animal Kindgom next to Tusker House restaurant. What a treat!

Not a whole lot to say about this great bar located next to yet part of Tusker House.
They’re an outdoor bar, but it’s completely shaded there. There are plenty of seats either up at the actual bar or one of the tables.
They feature lots of different types and qualities of liquor, but also beer, wine, and mixed drinks.
This is a great place to sit, socialize, and pass the time while you are either waiting to dine at Tusker House or maybe provide a nice respite from the crowds!
This place is also great for people watching or a great place to relax, imbibe, and also watch either the parade or perhaps the Harambe Dancers… shhhhhhh!!!

Great bar. Perfect place to relax and hang out after a day at the parks.

After a long afternoon at the park, this was the perfect place to sit down, have a drink and people watch. We snagged the only two seats at the bar and ordered the Lost on Safari, which is Capt. Morgan Spiced Rum, Bacardi Rum and Pangani Juice. Delightful! James, our bartender, was awesome. He was not only attentive to us, but able to be attentive to the line that would just not stop for the hour we sat there.
This place is definitely a hidden gem in the pak!

Perfect place. Helps with the long lines. Went back for that mojito twice. Sooo good.

Nice place for a drink while waiting for your Safari Fast Pass return time. I had the African Mojito which was really good!

Perfect place to relax and grab a unique beer or mixed drink while trekking around Animal Kingdom. It’s slightly hidden and the bar is tiny but there’s a ton of places to sit right around there. It’s across from Tamu Tamu Refreshments so grab some food and head over to grab a drink and enjoy your meal. Plus the seating area is covered so if it’s raining, perfect shelter. Just claim a spot before all the crazies try running for cover too.
The beer selection is pretty cool, all from African countries, plus the regular boring standbys. Ask the bartender which he recommends.
Will DEF be stopping here on every trip to AK!

After a day of escorting around hormone crazy pre-​teen/​teen cheerleaders, spotting this place was like seeing an oasis in the desert. After clawing my way through the gathering crowd waiting for the parade, I plopped down my credit card and promptly ordered a double vodka and cranberry.
The bartender, sensing my dire need for mind-​numbing adult nom noms, poured me the strongest drink he could. God bless Disney and that wonderful bartender, without whom I may not have survived the rest of the day listeing to «OMG… like… yeah… totally… OMG!».