Rides and Slides – Will You Ride them All?

Check out the Midwest's Largest Indoor Waterpark and the tons of waterslides, rides, surf lessons, and more. Head to the outdoor water park for another adventure of water slides and raft rides in addition to a lazy river, wave pool, kids activity area complete with tipping bucket and so much more. Once dried off families can head to Safari Outdoor Adventure Park to continue a fun-filled family getaway. Kalahari Resort and Convention in Sandusky, OH has so many rides and slides you won't know where to start on your next family vacation getaway.

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Dawn Breaker

This attraction will take you through the night to the dawn of a new day as you chase an African sunrise.

Height Requirement: 48" | 42" with an adult 

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Cheetah Racers

Grab a mat and challenge three friends to a race-down Cheetah Racer.

Height Requirement: 42"

Coral Cove

Zero-depth entry water play area featuring slides, bouncers, mini basketball, and more.

Height Requirement: Under 52"

Upcoming Closure: 5/27/25 - 5/30/25

Crocodile Cove

Play a game of water basketball in this 3,000 square foot activity pool.

Height Requirement: Under 48" must wear a life jacket

FlowRider

Test your body-boarding or surfing skills on this 5-foot wave simulator.

Height Requirement: 42" | 52" to surf

Indoor/Outdoor Spas

The indoor/outdoor spas let you move between either without needing to get out of the warm, relaxing water.

Kids Safari

Fun-sized and jam-packed with interactive activities.

Height Requirement: Under 52"

Upcoming Closure: 4/28/25 - 5/1/25

Lazy River

Take a break from the waterslide action and wind down the lazy river.

Height Requirement: Under 48" must wear a life jacket

Leopard's Lair

It's a multi-level water tree fort for all ages! Wade in the zero-depth entry pool, zip down slides of all sizes, play in water features, and get soaked from the cross-firing water cannons!

Height Requirement: Under 48" must wear a life jacket

Mud Hut Swim-Up Bar

Relax at our swim-up bar, where you can enjoy refreshing signature cocktails or beers on tap. 

Must be 21+ to enter.

Rippling Rhino

Perfect for groups of two or three, meander through a giant flume, navigating turns and drops before coming to a stop in the catch pool below.

Height Requirement: 48" | 42" with an adult

Shooting Star

Athletically inclined adventurers will love the challenge of shooting hoops in this 3,700 square foot water basketball pool.

Height Requirement: Under 48" must wear a life jacket

Storm Chaser

Race through the twists and turns of this exciting tube slide.

Height Requirement: 48"

Swahili Swirl

Double the fun on this wild raft ride built for daring duos!

Height Requirement: 48"

Tanzanian Twister

Around and around you'll go as you twist through this funnel flume at up to 40 mph! Once at the center, prepare for a free fall into the catch pool below.

Height Requirement: 48"

Victoria Falls

Grab your whole crew and hop on this family raft ride!

Height Requirement: 42"

Wave Pool

Wade in the waves & relax in our zero-depth entry wave pool.

Height Requirement: Under 48" must wear a life jacket

Zig Zag Zebra

Zig and zag as you soar down this tandem tube slide.

Height Requirement: 42"

Zimbabwe Zipper

More adventurous thrill seekers will zip down this flume at more than 40 mph!

Height Requirement: 42"

ZanziBAR Pool

Enjoy the large sun deck for relaxing and sunbathing or splash away in the vast outdoor pool.

Bugs Burrow

Ever dream of what it would be like if you were shrunk down to the size of a bug? Imagine how your view of the world would be.

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Extreme Rush

Step into the launch pod, listen to the countdown and feel the trap door fly open beneath your feet.

Height Requirement: 48"

Kids Safari Pool

Pool, Slides, Animals, OH MY! Your little one will love splashing around outside in this African inspired pool.

Sahara Sidewinder

Experience high speeds and high thrills as your tube launches down dark tunnels, gaining speed before rocketing into a tight curve around massive saucer openings.

Height Requirement: 48"

Serengeti Spinner

Serengeti Spinner features back-to-back curves and 360 spins.

Height Requirement: 48"

Stingray

Soar up steep sides and experience a few gravity-defying moments as the tube rocks up and down the funnel sides.

Height Requirement: 48"

Tornado Alley

Sudden drops, high banking slaloms and zero gravity moments as you navigate through this adrenaline-inducing thrill slide.

Height Requirement: 48"

Lagoon Pool

Relax, sunbathe, and splash away in our Lagoon Pool.

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Free Fall Jump Tower

The Free Fall Jump Tower is an adrenaline factory unlike any other. A 50 foot drop creates the ultimate thrill for those daring enough to make the jump. The question is, are you willing to take the leap?

Note: Closed during high wind conditions.

Astro Ball

Test your resolve and determination to see how high you can climb. Don't look down! You've got this.

Height Requirement: 44"

Zip Line Tour

Soar over 60 feet above Safari Outdoor Adventure Park on our 200 - 400 foot-long zip rides. 

Height Requirement: 48" 

Note: Closed during high wind conditions.

Adventure Climbing Walls

Climb to new heights on our two 32 foot high custom climbing walls featuring race timers and auto belay safety systems.

Height Requirement: 44"

Note: Closed during high wind conditions.

Safari Adventures Animal Park

Experience up-close and educational encounters with the animals of Africa. *All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Ropes Course

Test your balance and coordination on this three-level course featuring 48 elements of thrilling ropes adventures. Try our challenging elements spanning over 750 feet! 

Height Requirement: 48" | 44" with adult

Note: Closed during high wind conditions.

The Great Escape Mini Golf

Hit the links outdoors for 18 exciting holes at the Great Escape Mini Golf.

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