You can tell it's a hot day at the Harambe Market because someone's scooter is half melting into the sidewalk!
Here the Harambe Market's All-Beef Gyro Flatbread (from the "Kitamu" window) is served with pickled Roasted Broccoli
and Tomato Salad (the side dish changes seasonally).
A Grilled Chicken Skewer from the "Kitamu" window at Animal Kingdom's
Harambe Market is pictured here with a side of pickled Roasted Broccoli
and Tomato Salad (the side dish changes seasonally).
The front entrance to the Harambe Market area.
All of the Harambe Market's seating is outdoors. About half of the tables are covered with "sun" umbrellas (these aren't going to provide too much protection from the rain).
Some of the larger tables are covered with a proper roof (as "proper" as you'll get in the Harambe anyway).
The tables are quite unique and required quite a bit of wood staining to look like this!
Smaller tables a the edge of the Harambe are not covered by anything. From noon until about 3pm, they are in full sun.
Oil can chairs also dot the seating area. While they do make the area seem more authentic, some may prefer something with a bit more back support.
On the outskirts of the Harambe Market, there's a few more tables. These are actually located outside the main entrance area.
The "side items" change seasonally (and so do the prices if we're being honest) but the detail work on the menus make them fit right into the environment.
One of the kiosk (windows) at the Harambe Market only serves drinks (the menu board on the right).
Each of the windows (aka food court style) offers one or two unique items, but the beverages, and the one dessert option are the same at all the windows.
The "Kitamu" window is quite popular because it features two items, the Grilled Chicken Skewer and the Beef Gyro Flatbread.
At the far end of the Harambe Market, you'll find the "Chef Mwanga" kiosk, which is where the Spice-rubbed Karubi Ribs are located.
The kiosk (or window) closest to the entrance of the Harambe Market only serves beverages including a couple of unique cocktails and craft beer selections.
There are painting, stickers, posters and signs everywhere at the Harambe Market. Here, a popular mouse is featured.
The centerpiece of the market (seating) area is a "basket tree". They are just on the tree for decoration, and not for sale.
The far end of the market has a faux train station platform where it looks like all kinds of trade goods have come in. The train does actually pass by from time to time, but you can not get on the train from this location.
The best seat in the house, is actually on top of the house, or the Famous Sausage building anyway. These seats are just for decoration, but they're part of the deliberate "clutter" that make the place look so authentic.
Yes, I took a photo of a light pole. That's a cool looking light cover though! A far as I can tell, it's a one-of-a-kind. It's that kind of detailing that make looking around the Harambe Market so much fun.
As you exit the main seating area, you'll notice the proprietors have written a message wishing their patrons a fine day!
The details aren't limited to the seating area though. This "storefront" across the street from the market is just for show, but it really adds to the illusion of walking down a street in Africa.
A bike and a refreshment cart are parked just outside the Harambe Market. (Somehow, they have glued these things in place so they don't move at all.)
The Malimwengu Guest House building is just for show. Some of the seating in the Harambe Market looks out across the street, and buildings like this really add to the environment details.
Drats, this scooter is glued down solid too! I have seen quite a few guests hop on the seat and take a photo though!
More environment details from across the street as seen from the Harambe Market.
This has to be one of the most accurate signs at Animal Kingdom!