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SheiKra,

formerly the only Dive Coaster in the United States, prior to the addition of its sister coaster Griffon at

Busch Gardens Europe.

The section opened up in 1973 with the addition of the Stanley Falls Flume. The African Queen Boat Ride opened in 1977 as Busch's version of Disney's Jungle Cruise.

In 1989, the African Queen Boat Ride was transformed into Tanganyika Tidal Wave with the addition of a 55-foot (17 m) drop that generates a giant splash.

The section remained unchanged from then until 2005, when SheiKra opened, and the surrounding area was renovated.

• SheiKra a 200-foot (61 m) Bolliger & Mabillard floorless dive roller coaster with a 90-degree vertical drop.

• Stanley Falls Flume, a log flume with a 43-foot (13 m) drop.• Tanganyika Tidal Wave, a 20 passenger shoot the chutes water ride with a 55-foot (17 m) drop.

Congo area

It was removed in 2006.This section contains two of the park's more popular rides. In November 2006, Congo underwent major renovation, including the removal of the park's classic Python roller coaster.

• Kumba, meaning roar in Swahili, is a 143-foot (44 m) steel sit-down roller coaster with seven inversions. First built in 1993 by Bolliger & Mabillard, it still remains a popular ride today.

The ride was repainted in 2010.

• Congo River Rapids, a water ride that simulates raging whitewater rapids. The ride opened in 1982.

• Ubanga Banga Bumper Cars, a bumper cars ride.

Jungala

Opened on April 5, 2008, Jungala is a 4-acre (16,000 m2) family attraction featuring up-close animal encounters, rope bridges to explore three stories of jungle life, and a water-play area for children. Also located in this area are two family attractions:

Jungle Flyers, a zip line that offers three different flight patterns above the treetops of the new area, and Wild Surge, a shot tower that launches guests above a waterfall.

Another attraction is Tiger Trail, which is a walkthrough with tigers where there is also a glass turret where you can look out right in the middle of the tiger enclosure.

• Jungle Fliers, a zip line ride.

• The Wild Surge, a Moser family launch tower ride.Python an Arrow Dynamics looping coaster patterned after the original Corkscrew at Knott's Berry Farm previously occupied the site occupied now by Jungala.

Timbuktu

A section themed after the malls and bazaars of Africa. This section opened up in May 1980. The Phoenix was built in 1984 and remains a popular ride to this day.

The section was renovated in 2003. Important rides added during this facelift included the Timbuktu Theater, which replaced the park's Dolphin Theater with an indoor 4-D movie theater.

In 2004, Das Festhaus was transformed into the Desert Grill, and the park's family-friendly Cheetah Chase wild mouse roller coaster opened, replacing the Crazy Camel flat ride.

• Scorpion, a steel Schwarzkopf-designed sit-down roller coaster with one vertical loop.

• Cheetah Chase, a steel wild mouse roller coaster.

• Phoenix, a looping Egyptian cargo vessel.

• Sesame Street Film Festival 4-D a 3-D short film starring characters from Sesame Street.

This show replaced the Pirates 4D movie starring Leslie Nielson• Sandstorm, an orbiter ride with three arms that spins riders around.

Nairobi

Alligators and crocodiles can be observed here up close.

In Curiosity Cavern, guests can view mammal and reptile exhibits. Visitors to Nairobi can view injured or abandoned newborns at the Nairobi Field Station Animal Nursery.

The areas also contain Myombe Reserve, a tropical rainforest that is home to Western Lowland Gorillas and Common Chimpanzees. The major ride here is Rhino Rally, an unpredictable off-road safari that ends spiraling its riders down a raging river.

The main train station at Busch Gardens is located at Nairobi. Another popular attraction here is the Asian Elephant exhibit, which is also featured in the Rhino Rally ride.

• Rhino Rally, a Vekoma River Adventure ride, Riders board inside modified Land Rovers through the park's Serengeti Plain habitat, interacting with animals and a raging river.

Crown Colony

Crown Colony House

Crown Colony is the smallest section of the park. It features only 2 attractions and a restaurant.

The Crown Colony House offers both casual and fine dining. The Budweiser Clydesdale Hamlet and posing area are located here along with a Skyride station.

2009 marks the 50th anniversary of Busch Gardens, so a museum is set up next to the Clydesdale hamlet featuring a timeline of pictures, costumes from previous shows, and old maps of the park. It also has a preserved Python roller coaster seat.

The museum will be open for the rest of the year.

Egypt

Bedouin tents and authentic handicrafts and art create an Egyptian marketplace feel.

Guests can visit a replica of King Tutankhamen's tomb with the excavation in progress. The primary attraction of the Egypt themed area is Montu, an inverted steel coaster.

• Montu, named after the Egyptian Falcon God of War is a 150-foot (46 m) steel inverted Bolliger & Mabillard roller coaster with seven inversions.

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