Busch Gardens^® Tampa Bay

 Be immersed in the culture of the African continent while on safari at Busch Gardens^® in Tampa Bay.  Meet the majestic animals of the Serengeti Plain as they wander within a naturalistic environment featuring rolling hills, elevated terrain, rocky outcroppings, scenic bluffs, and lush vegetation.  Come face-to-face with hippos, hyenas, and meerkats at the Edge of Africa.  Walk through the light mist and among spectacular waterfalls as you encounter gorillas and chimpanzees on the Myombe Reserve.  Or if you prefer a more intense interaction, embark upon a journey that will take you down a blood-curdling 135-foot drop, a 110-foot drop into a diving loop, and through absolute weightlessness for a full three seconds as you spiral 360 degrees on the Kumba!  Journey into the heart of Africa as you experience attractions, shopping, and dining in an unforgettable safari adventure!

North America's first dive coaster, SheiKra is 200 feet up, 90 degrees straight down, and like nothing else in the world.

The name SheiKra evokes the power and speed of an African hawk as it twists and plunges - giving riders a 70 mph, adrenaline-pumping experience like no other. At 200 feet, SheiKra now takes the crown as Florida's tallest roller coaster. This thrill machine is also the tallest dive coaster in the world and the first of its kind to incorporate an Immelmann loop (a rolling maneuver), a second, 138-foot dive into an underground tunnel and a water-feature finale. SheiKra offers three minutes of over-the-edge excitement on more than half a mile of steel track.

CFT Note: We rode this coaster on January 2 and it was great!  The view is fantastic and the drops are like nothing else.  If you like coasters, this is definitely one to go on.

SheiKra will serve as the centerpiece of Busch Gardens' newly themed Stanleyville area, which also includes the new 500-seat, indoor/outdoor Zambia Smokehouse. The restaurant is situated on the coaster's perimeter, allowing guests to be a part of the action while dining.

KaTonga is a musical celebration of animal folklore that takes you to the heart of Africa.  Performers in spectacular themed costume tell traditional African stories that mesmerize and entertain.  Energetic dance and original music combine with masterful puppet design to provide a Broadway-caliber production.  Come feel KaTonga today!

Cheetah Chase is a tamer roller coaster for those that like a thrill without being overwhelmed.  The smaller cars stay upright and riders can see where they are going.  It is located in Timbuktu next to R.L. Stine's Haunted Lighthouse. 

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Watery Rides:
Congo River Rapids
Stanley Falls
Tanganyika Tidal Wave

Roller Coasters: SheiKra  Now floorless!! Cheetah Chase Gwazi Kumba Montu Python Scorpion

Shows:  KaTonga Mystic Sheiks of Morocco R.L. Stein’s Haunted Lighthouse 4D Rhythm of the Night

For small adventurers: Land of Dragons

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