Akbar's Adventure Tours
| Industry | Amusement park |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Tampa , United States |
Roller coasters
The following roller coasters are either in operation or being developed at Busch Gardens Tampa.
}Water ride
Currently operating water attraction at Busch Gardens Tampa.
| Ride | Year opened | Details | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumba | 1993 | A steel sit-down coaster by Bolliger & Mabillard featuring seven inversions. It ranks #7 in the Golden Ticket Awards and is the park's longest-running coaster. | Congo |
| Montu | 1996 | An inverted steel coaster manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard with seven inversions, holding the #3 spot in Golden Ticket rankings. | Egypt |
| SheiKra | 2005 | A floorless dive coaster from Bolliger & Mabillard boasting a 90-degree plunge. It was the first of its kind in the United States and among Florida's tallest coasters, ranked #13 in Golden Ticket Awards. | Stanleyville |
| Air Grover | 2010 | A children’s coaster with a single train and magnetic braking system. | Sesame Street Safari of Fun |
| Cheetah Hunt | 2011 | Busch Gardens' inaugural launch coaster, accelerating from 0 to 60 mph with three separate launches along a track that includes a drop and a segment creating weightlessness. It is paired with the Cheetah Run animal exhibit. | Crown Colony Plaza |
| Cobra's Curse | 2016 | A spinning coaster by Mack Rides featuring an elevator lift and near-miss elements surrounding a large statue. | Egypt |
| Tigris | 2019 | A Premier Rides Sky Rocket II model that replaced Tanganyika Tidal Wave. | Stanleyville |
| Iron Gwazi | 2022 | A hybrid wooden-steel coaster designed by Rocky Mountain Construction, succeeding Gwazi. Standing 206 feet tall, it is North America's tallest hybrid coaster and sets records for steepness and velocity. Its opening was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Morocco |
| Phoenix Rising | 2024 | A family inverted coaster from Bolliger & Mabillard, replacing the former Sand Serpent and Phoenix rides. | Pantopia |
| Ride | Year opened | Details | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congo River Rapids | 1982 | A river rapids ride designed to mimic turbulent whitewater conditions. | Congo |
Other rides and attractions
Additional rides and experiences presently available at Busch Gardens Tampa.
| Ride | Year opened | Details | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serengeti Express | 1971 | A scenic two-mile (3 km) train journey aboard replica steam locomotives crossing the Serengeti Plain. Initially, it only stopped at Nairobi; stations were later added in Congo and Stanleyville. The Congo stop was closed in 2017 but reopened in April 2022. | Nairobi/Stanleyville/Congo |
| SkyRide | 1974 | An aerial gondola transport connecting Cheetah Hunt Plaza with Stanleyville, including a turnaround station near the Serengeti boundary. It was closed from March 2020 until February 2024. | Cheetah Hunt Plaza/Stanleyville |
| Ubanga-Banga Bumper Cars | 1977 | Classic bumper car attraction. | Congo |
| Carousel Caravan | 1979 | Traditional carousel ride. | Pantopia |
| Gwazi Gliders | 2001 | Children’s hang glider-themed flat ride where riders can control their glider’s elevation. | Bird Gardens |
| Rosita's Djembe Fly-Away | 2010 | Swing ride featuring the park’s lowest height restriction; children over 44 inches are not permitted. | Sesame Street Safari of Fun |
| Falcon's Fury | 2014 | A 335-foot (102 m) freestanding drop tower that rotates riders face-down at a 90-degree angle before releasing them at speeds up to 60 mph over five seconds; holds the title of North America’s tallest drop tower of its kind. | Pantopia |
| Serengeti Flyer | 2023 | A Screamin' Swing reaching speeds of 68 mph and heights of 135 feet; recognized as the tallest and fastest swing ride globally upon opening. | Nairobi |
| Treetop Drop | 2008/2025 | Compact drop tower manufactured by Moser's Rides. | Wild Oasis |
Shows
As of April 2024, the lineup of shows currently available at Busch Gardens Tampa includes:
| Show | Year debuted | Details | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhythm of Nature | 2024 | An ice skating production that took the place of Turn It Up!/Turn It Up! Remix. | Morocco |
| Icons | 2024 | Live renditions of classic hits by iconic musicians, performed in the Dragon Fire Grill. | Pantopia |
| Animal Tails | 2023 | A twice-daily presentation featuring animals and their caretakers, emphasizing conservation efforts. | Pantopia |
| Welcome To Our Street | 2023 | A collaborative welcoming show starring Sesame Street characters. | Sesame Street Safari of Fun |
| Cirque Electric | 2021 | Showcasing dancers, acrobats, hula hoop performers, and roller skaters; available Fridays through Mondays during the Summer Celebration. | Stanleyville |
Former attractions and shows
The following attractions and shows have been closed or removed from the park:
| Attraction/Show | Year introduced | Year closed | Description | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Queen Boat Ride | 1977 | 1989 | A boat journey featuring live animals; served as a forerunner to Tanganyika Tidal Wave; later replaced by the Tigris coaster zone. | Stanleyville |
| Kaleidoscope | 1986 | 1990 | A Broadway-style musical with a swing cast, performed four times daily over a span exceeding five years. | Morocco |
| Swinging Vines | 1977 | ~1991 | Wave swinger flat ride attraction. | Congo |
| Stanleyville Amphitheater Variety Show | 1980 | 1994 | A variety show combining circus acts and novelty performances hosted by an emcee. | Stanleyville |
| Around the World on Ice | 1990 | 1994 | Musical revue at Moroccan Palace theater with international themes. | Morocco |
| Stairway to the Stars | 1959 | 1995 | An outdoor escalator tour through the Anheuser-Busch brewery; the location is now occupied by Gwazi coaster. | Bird Gardens |
| Monstrous Mamba | 1976 | 1995 | A flat ride featuring spinning and vertical movements. | Congo |
| Dwarf Village | 1983 | 1995 | Children’s play area replaced by Land of the Dragons. | Dwarf Village |
| Hollywood Live on Ice | 1994 | 1998 | Ice skating production themed around James Bond and Rocky Horror. | Morocco |
| Questor | 1991 | 1998 | Motion simulator ride later replaced by Akbar's Adventure Tours; manufactured by Reflectone. | Crown Colony Plaza |
| Veldt Monorail | 1966 | 1999 | Animal observation monorail discontinued due to maintenance expenses; station converted for use with Cheetah Hunt coaster. | Crown Colony Plaza |
| World Rhythms on Ice | 1998 | 2003 | "World dance" themed live show at Moroccan Palace; considered for revival at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. | Morocco |
| Crazy Camel | 1979 | 2003 | Chance Rides Trabant flat ride replaced by Sand Serpent coaster. | Timbuktu (Pantopia) |
| Dolphin Theatre | 1986 | 2003 | Dolphin animal show attraction. | Timbuktu (Pantopia) |
| Python | 1976 | 2006 | Florida’s first coaster with inversions; dismantled to expand Jungala. Trains repurposed at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. | Congo |
| R. L. Stine's Haunted Lighthouse 4-D | 2003 | 2006 | 4-D cinematic attraction based on R. L. Stine's story. | Timbuktu (Pantopia) |
| Akbar's Adventure Tours | 1998 | 2007 | Family motion simulator in Egypt section; replaced by seasonal haunted house event. | Egypt |
| Land of the Dragons | 1995 | 2010 | Children’s area superseded by Sesame Street Safari of Fun. | Sesame Street Safari of Fun |
| Katonga | 2004 | 2010 | African-themed Broadway-style show staged at Moroccan Palace Theater. | Morocco |
| Sesame Street Presents Lights, Camera, Imagination! | 2010 | Before 2013 | 4-D movie featuring Sesame Street characters performed in Pantopia Theater. | Timbuktu (Pantopia) |
| Pirates 4D | 2006 | 2013 | 4-D pirate-themed film starring Leslie Nielsen shown in Pantopia Theater. | Timbuktu (Pantopia) |
| Sandstorm | 1980 | 2013 | Orbiter flat ride removed to make way for Falcon's Fury drop tower installation. | Timbuktu (Pantopia) |
| Dance to the Music | 2009 | >2013 (approximate) | Disco-era themed music show held in Timbuktu Theater. | Timbuktu (Pantopia) |
| King Tut's Tomb | 1996 | 2013 | Walk-through attraction transformed into Cobra's Curse ride station. | Egypt |
| Critter Castaways | 2007 | 2014 | Animal presentation featuring nearly eighty species; closed while animals remained onsite. | Bird Gardens |
| Rhino Rally | 2001 | 2014 | Off-road safari ride using modified Land Rovers; water segment closed in 2010, area integrated into Cheetah Hunt and Serengeti Flyer coaster zones. | Nairobi |
| Gwazi | 1999 | 2015 | 90-foot tall dueling wooden coaster designed by Great Coasters International; ranked #38 in Golden Ticket Awards. Reopened as Iron Gwazi hybrid coaster in 2022. | Morocco |
| Tanganyika Tidal Wave | 1989 | >2016 | Shoot-the-chutes water ride accommodating twenty passengers with a drop; demolished to develop Tigris coaster. | Stanleyville |
| Iceploration | >2012 | >2017 | Ice and aerial acrobatics show incorporating animals; succeeded Katonga and was followed by Turn It Up. | >Morocco |
| Motor City Groove | >2011 | >2018 | >Motown-inspired music production at Stanleyville Theatre. | >Stanleyville |
| >Opening Night Critters | >2014 | >2018 | >Animal show featuring various species; replaced by Critters Inn Charge. | >Pantopia |
| >Jungle Flyers | >2008 | >2018 | >Zipline attraction with hang glider-style vehicles. | >Jungala |
| >Phoenix | >1984 | >2018 | >Swinging ship ride themed as an Egyptian cargo vessel. | >Pantopia |
| >Sand Serpent | >2004 | >2023 | >Mack Rides Wild Mouse coaster relocated from Busch Gardens Williamsburg. | >Pantopia |
| >Bush Flyers | >1979 | >2023 | >Chance Rides Red Baron replaced by Phoenix Rising in early 2024. | >Pantopia |
| >Turn It Up!/Turn It Up! Remix | >2017 (Turn It Up), 2023 (Remix) | >2022 (Turn It Up), 2024 (Remix) | >Ice-skating show nominated for awards featuring contemporary pop and rock music; succeeded by Rhythm of Nature in March 2024. | >Morocco |
| >Scorpion | >1980 | >2024 | >Steel Schwarzkopf-designed roller coaster featuring one vertical loop. | >Pantopia |
| >Stanley Falls Flume | >1973 | >Planned closure in 2025 | >Log flume ride with a notable drop element. | >Stanleyville |