List of attractions in Busch Gardens Africa

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This is a list of attractions in Busch Gardens Africa.

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[edit] Roller coasters

Ride Year Opened Notes Section
Scorpion 1981 A steel Schwarzkopf designed sit-down roller coaster with one vertical loop. Timbuktu
Kumba 1993 A 143-foot tall Bolliger & Mabillard steel sit-down roller coaster with seven inversions. It has received a #7 Golden Ticket Awards ranking. Congo
Montu 1996 A 150-foot tall Bolliger & Mabillard steel inverted roller coaster with seven inversions. It has received a #3 Golden Ticket Awards ranking. Egypt
Gwazi 1999 A 90-foot tall Great Coasters International dueling wooden roller coaster. It has received a #38 Golden Ticket Awards ranking. Bird Gardens
Cheetah Chase 2004 A steel MACK Rides wild mouse roller coaster originally from sister park Busch Gardens Europe in Williamsburg, Virginia. Timbuktu
SheiKra 2005 A 200-foot tall Bolliger & Mabillard floorless dive roller coaster with a 90-degree vertical drop. It was the first roller coaster of its kind in the United States, and is also the tallest roller coaster in Florida. It has received a #13 Golden Ticket Awards ranking. Stanleyville

[edit] Water rides

Ride Year Opened Notes Section
Stanley Falls Flume 1973 A log flume with a 43-foot drop. Stanleyville
Congo River Rapids 1982 A water ride that simulates raging whitewater rapids. Congo
Tanganyika Tidal Wave 1989 A 20 passenger shoot the chutes water ride with a 55-foot drop. Replaced the African Queen Boat ride, of which some of the scenery is still in place. Stanleyville

[edit] Other rides and attractions

Ride Year Opened Notes Section
Skyride 1974 A ride that transports guests from the Crown Colony section to the Stanleyville section. Crown Colony/Stanlyville
Trans Veldt Railway 1971 A Two-mile railroad journey on replica steam trains that traverses the Serengeti Plain, with stops in Nairobi, Congo, and Stanleyville. N/A
Phoenix 1984 A looping Egyptian cargo vessel. Timbuktu
Sandstorm 1981 An orbiter ride with three arms that spins riders around. Timbuktu
Ubanga-Banga Bumper Cars 1972 A bumper cars ride. Congo
Gwazi Gliders A small hang glider flat ride. Bird Gardens
Rhino Rally 2001 A Vekoma River Adventure ride, Riders board inside modified Land Rovers and go on an off-road African safari. Nairobi
Eggery Deggery A miniature Ferris wheel ride. Land of the Dragons
Dapper Flappers A carousel. Land of the Dragons
Carousel Caravan A carousel. Timbuktu
Jungle Fliers 2008 A zip line ride. Jungala
The Wild Surge 2008 A launch tower ride that goes partially underground. Jungala

[edit] Shows

Show Year Opened Notes Section
KaTonga 2004 A Broadway style show in the Moroccan Palace Theater. Morocco
Pirates! 4-D 2006 A "4-D" movie about pirates starring Leslie Nielsen. It replaced the R. L. Stine's Haunted Lighthouse 4-D attraction. Timbuktu

[edit] Previous attractions

Show Year Opened Year Closed Notes
African Queen Boat Ride 1989 A boat ride (similar to Disney's Jungle Cruise attraction) located in what is Tanganyika Tidal Wave today. Most of the theming is still intact from the old ride. The ride was transformed to Tidal Wave in 1989, with new boats and a drop section.
Questor 1991 1998 A motion simulator ride in which the narrator was on the search for diamonds. Was replaced in the late 90s by Akbar's Adventure Tours.
Akbar's Adventure Tours 1998 2006 A motion simulator experience of a wacky tour of Egypt with Akbar (played by Martin Short), encountering markets, pyramids, and more. The ride opened up in May 1998 as the first family-oriented attraction in the Egypt section. As of January 2005, the attraction has been SBNO (Standing But Not Operating). In August 2007, the ride has reportedly been demolished, with anything of value going to other simulator rides in Busch-owned parks.[1]
Crazy Camel 2003 A Chance Rides "Trabant" flat ride replaced by Cheetah Chase.
Dwarf Village A small children's area that was located in what is now Land of the Dragons.
Monstrous Mamba A flat ride that spun riders around as arms raises the cars up and down.
Python 1976 2006 An Arrow Dynamics designed steel corkscrew roller coaster with two inversions that opened on July 1, 1976 as Florida's first inverting coaster. The ride closed forever on October 31, 2006 after more than thirty years of operation. The ride was demolished throughout November 2006, with the track being scrapped. The trains, however, are being sent to Busch Gardens Europe for use on their Loch Ness Monster roller coaster. The new section Jungala is being built in the area where Python once stood.
R. L. Stine's Haunted Lighthouse 4-D 2003 2006 A "4-D" movie about two children spending a night inside a haunted lighthouse. Based on a story written by author R. L. Stine. The attraction opened up in May, 2003 as the first film in the newly redone Timbuktu Theatre (previously Dolphin Theatre).
Stairway to the Stars Guests boarded what was said to be the world's longest outdoor escalator for a ride up to an observation platform, on the roof of the on-site Anheuser-Busch beer brewery. From there, guests wended their way back down in a walking tour of the brewery.
Swinging Vines 1977 A wave swinger flat ride that swings its riders around in a circle.
Veldt Monorail 1966 1999 Allowed guests to get up close with animals on the Serengeti Plain. The ride was removed due to upkeep cost.
World Rhthyms on Ice 2005 A live show featuring various dancers perrforming acts from around the world. Replaced by Katonga in January, 2005. The show is now being considered for a re-opening at Busch Gardens Europe.

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.screamscape.com/html/busch_gardens_africa.htm
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