What drinks does Dawa Bar serve?

Specialty cocktails at $17.50 to $18.50, among them the Prickly Pear Margarita, Ngumu Jungle Juice, Lost on Safari and the Honey Bee, plus draft Safari Amber at $12.50 and wine from $12, on Disney's menu of 13 September 2026.

Does Dawa Bar serve food?

No. Dawa Bar is drinks only. Mahindi's popcorn cart and the other Harambe snack stands are a few steps away, and Tusker House is next door.

How much are cocktails at Dawa Bar?

$17.50 for the Prickly Pear Margarita, Ngumu Jungle Juice and Lost on Safari, and $18.50 for the Honey Bee and the Malawi Mango Margarita, on Disney's menu of 13 September 2026.

In Harambe, in Africa, beside Tusker House Restaurant, according to the Disney Food Blog. It is a walk-up bar with no reservations.

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The short answer

Dawa Bar is the bar in Harambe, beside Tusker House. Its cocktails, among them the Prickly Pear Margarita, Ngumu Jungle Juice and Lost on Safari, are $17.50 to $18.50, draft Safari Amber is $12.50, and wine starts at $12. The Disney Food Blog calls it one of the most relaxing spots at Walt Disney World.

Where: Harambe, Africa, beside Tusker House, Disney's Animal Kingdom. Park admission required.
Cuisine: Cocktails, beer and wine
Reservation: Walk up — no problem
Booking: No reservations — order when you get there
Typical spend: about $18 a head · checked Sep 13, 2026
Dress code: Theme park casual
Noise: moderate
Non-resort guests: Yes — with theme park admission
Dining plan: Not on Disney’s dining plan · Disney’s own listing, Sep 22, 2026

Is it worth the money?

Yes, for a sit-down drink in Africa. The Disney Food Blog says its team counts Dawa Bar among their favourite and most relaxing spots in Walt Disney World, a break from the crowds, with snacks nearby.

Who it’s right for

Adults wanting a relaxed drink between the safari and Festival of the Lion King.

Who it’s wrong for

Anyone hungry: there is no food at the bar.

What is actually good

Cocktails: the Prickly Pear Margarita, the Ngumu Jungle Juice with vodka, peach schnapps and Tusker House's jungle juice, and Lost on Safari with two rums, $17.50; the Honey Bee with Elijah Craig bourbon and the Malawi Mango Margarita, $18.50.

Beer and wine: Safari Amber and Old Elephant Foot IPA on draft at $12.50, bottles and cans at $9.75 to $12, and wine at $12 to $16 a glass. Prices from Disney's menu, 13 September 2026.

Portions

Full cocktails, and there is no food: snack stands such as Mahindi are nearby.

Allergies and dietary needs

No food is served. Angry Orchard cider is marked gluten-friendly on Disney's menu.

17 items from Disney’s own menu for this location, 17 of them priced. Disney’s prices exclude tax and gratuity and change without notice. Read 2026-09-22.

Specialty Cocktails

Prickly Pear Margarita$17.50
Teremana Blanco Tequila, Bols Triple Sec Liqueur, Desert Pear, and Lime
Ngumu Jungle Juice$17.50
SVEDKA Vodka, Bols Peach Schnapps Liqueur and Tusker's famous Jungle Juice
Lost on Safari$17.50
STARR African Rum and Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum with our refreshing Pangani Punch
Honey Bee$18.50
Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Lemon Juice, and Honey garnished with Candied Ginger
Malawi Mango Margarita$18.50
Sango African Agave Spirit and Cointreau Liqueur blended with Mango and Lime

Draft Beer

Safari Amber$12.50
Tampa Bay Old Elephant Foot IPA$12.50

Bottled & Canned Beer, Hard Cider & Hard Seltzer

Casa Lager$11
Bud Light Lager$9.75
Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen$12
Victory Brewing Co. Golden Monkey Ale$11.50
Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider$10.50
(Gluten-friendly)
White Claw Mango Hard Seltzer$11

White Wine

Beyond Sauvignon Blanc$12
Kara Tara Chardonnay$14

Red Wine

Kara Tara Pinot Noir$14
Black Pearl 'Oro' Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon$16

Menu from Walt Disney World’s own dining menu data, read 2026-09-22.

Common questions

What drinks does Dawa Bar serve?: Specialty cocktails at $17.50 to $18.50, among them the Prickly Pear Margarita, Ngumu Jungle Juice, Lost on Safari and the Honey Bee, plus draft Safari Amber at $12.50 and wine from $12, on Disney's menu of 13 September 2026.
Does Dawa Bar serve food?: No. Dawa Bar is drinks only. Mahindi's popcorn cart and the other Harambe snack stands are a few steps away, and Tusker House is next door.
How much are cocktails at Dawa Bar?: $17.50 for the Prickly Pear Margarita, Ngumu Jungle Juice and Lost on Safari, and $18.50 for the Honey Bee and the Malawi Mango Margarita, on Disney's menu of 13 September 2026.
Where is Dawa Bar?: In Harambe, in Africa, beside Tusker House Restaurant, according to the Disney Food Blog. It is a walk-up bar with no reservations.

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Sources

Walt Disney World official — Dawa Bar restaurant page, with its menu and prices read through Disney's menu service on 13 September 2026: the cocktails at $17.50 to $18.50, beer and wine. — Disney official · checked Sep 13, 2026
Walt Disney World official — the dining finder, read 13 September 2026: service type and location at Disney's Animal Kingdom. — Disney official · checked Sep 13, 2026
Disney Food Blog — Dawa Bar: among the team's most favourite and relaxing spots, the signature cocktails, and snack spots nearby. — reported by · checked Sep 13, 2026

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