Just an hour from the attractions in Orlando, you can visit Busch Gardens in Tampa, a park like no other in Florida. The unique combination of Africa and rip soaring rollercoasters promises an exciting day out for all the family. The diversity of the park will bring you up close with an array of animals and birds on safari, you can sit back and enjoy the live entertainment and can even sample some beer from the brewery.
Here is a peep in to some of the excitement you will encounter on your visit.
Pirates 4D
In the Timbuktu Theatre you can encounter a comedy adventure with Leslie Nielsen in this pirate show. With the latest technology and special effects available you will feel like you are really at sea!
KaTonga Musical Tales from the Jungle
Follow a day in the lives of African Griots. This is a musical show full of energy that entertains through live action and puppetry. The african inspired dance celebrates animal folklore and the stories will keep you mesmerized duing this 35 minute journey.
Rhino Rally
This off road adventure will take you up close to animals on this exciting journey through the landscapes of Africa.
Edge of Africa
Take a walk through this African wildlife experience and see hippos, hyenas, meerkats a Nile Crocodile and much much more.
Experience the Rides and Coasters
Tanganyika Tidal Wave
You will get soaked!
Gwazi
This double wooden rollercoaster is the largest and the fastest in the Southeast. The name is taken from a fabled lion that had a tiger head. The twinned coasters intertwine over 7000 feet of track and promise an exciting ride.
SheiKra
SheiKra carries riders up 200 feet at 45 degrees, then hurtles them 70 mph back toward the ground at a 90-degree angle. This is the only coaster of it's kind in America and only the third to be built in the entire world. Click play to see a video of this almost unique style of coaster.