Congo River Rapids
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| Congo River Rapids | |
| Location | Alton Towers |
|---|---|
| Park Section | Katanga Canyon |
| Type | |
| Opened | 1986 |
| Manufacturer | Intamin |
| Length | 2,378 feet (724.8 m) |
| Duration | 6:00 |
| Capacity | 1,800 riders per hour |
Congo River Rapids is a river rapids ride made by Intamin. The ride is located in the Katanga Canyon area of Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England. The rapids course come close to the Runaway Mine Train as it passes through the tunnnel, and also features twin waterfalls that the boats pass between.
[edit] History
Congo River Rapids first opened in 1986 named Grand Canyon Rapids and was part of the Aqua Land area of the park. The ride entrance was located where the path to Katanga Canyon starts in Merrie England today. It was moved in 1992 when the area inside the rapids circuit was developed into Katanga Canyon. The boats originally held six riders and were later exchanged for higher capacity eight seat boats to increase passenger throughput.
[edit] The Real Rapids
The real Congo River Rapids lie on the outskirts of Brazzaville in the Republic of the Congo, where the Djoué River meets the Congo.
