25 Greatest of Kalahari
Celebrate 25 years of milestones, memories, and waterpark magic — see how far we've come!
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In 2000, the Nelson Family proudly opened the doors to the first Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI—kicking off 25 incredible years of adventure.
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We made a splash in Wisconsin Dells—expanding our indoor waterpark and claiming the title of America’s Largest Indoor Waterpark!
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We made waves by bringing in the first-ever indoor surfing ride—the FlowRider®!
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We hit the road and brought the Kalahari experience to Sandusky, OH—opening our second resort and doubling the fun!
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We took a swing at something new and added Trappers Turn to the Kalahari family—a championship 27-hole golf course in Wisconsin Dells with a top-notch practice green and year-round dining that’s always on par!
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We went all in on the fun in Sandusky—expanding our resort and officially becoming America’s Largest Indoor Waterpark, once again!
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Next stop: the Pocono Mountains! We proudly opened our third Kalahari Resort, bringing all the fun, thrills, and relaxation to this scenic getaway.
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We fired up the grill and opened the very first Double Cut Steak House at our Wisconsin Dells resort. Since then, Double Cut has made its way to three of our four locations—including Round Rock and the Pocono Mountains!
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We thought waterparks deserved their own holiday, so we founded National Waterpark Day on July 28th—let’s make waves and celebrate!
#10
We brought the taste of Italy to the Poconos! The first Sortino’s Italian Kitchen opened in Pennsylvania, and now you can savor authentic Italian cuisine at all four of our locations!
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Ready for even more fun? We kicked off the excitement with Tom Foolerys Adventure Park in Wisconsin Dells and brought the adventure to our Round Rock resort too!
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We took the magic of Kalahari to new heights by making our debut in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade—what an unforgettable moment!
#14
We hit the big 2-0! 20 years of fun, memories, and plenty of splashes!
#15
We went big in Round Rock, TX—opening our fourth and largest Kalahari Resort yet, which also became America’s Largest Indoor Waterpark again!
#16
We spiced things up in Round Rock with our first-ever Cinco Niños—and now you can enjoy all that vibrant flavor at all four of Kalahari Resorts!
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We’re proud to say that Kalahari Resorts Sandusky became the first Sensory Friendly Certified resort in the Midwest! Now, we’ve brought a sensory calming room to all four of our resorts, making sure everyone feels at home.
#18
We struck the perfect chord by opening the first Redd’s Piano Bar in Round Rock, and now we’re turning up the fun in Wisconsin Dells and the Poconos too.
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We launched America’s first-ever VR waterslide at our Poconos Resort—and it quickly made waves, earning the title of Best Water Slide by USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice in 2025!
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The first Kalahari Food & (Not Just) Wine Festival debuted at our Round Rock resort, sparking a new tradition. Now, guests can experience this annual celebration of flavor and fun at both our Round Rock and Poconos locations.
#21
We partnered with charity: water, committing $50 million to help bring clean drinking water to 1 million people in Africa.
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We’re making waves in Virginia! We broke ground on our fifth resort in Spotsylvania, and we can’t wait to welcome you in Fall 2026.
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We turned April 1st into National Tom Foolerys Day—because who wouldn’t want a whole day dedicated to fun, thrill, and all things adventure?
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We’re taking adventure to a whole new level with the groundbreaking of the Kalahari Adventure Collection—featuring Treehouses, Glamping, Villas, and a brand-new supper club for the ultimate getaway!
#25
Big news—we’ve announced an $85 million expansion to our indoor waterpark in Wisconsin Dells! Get ready for even bigger slides, more fun, and a whole lot more splash.