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Kumba
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"One of the best coasters I've ever ridden."(7 Tips)
"Try the front row it's awesome..."(3 Tips)
"absolute weightlessness through seven inversions"(2 Tips)
"Be ready though, it’s the most extreme coaster at Busch Gardens."(2 Tips)
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Felipe ZavanJanuary 7, 2019Second best coaster in Florida, loses only to the Hulk coaster on Universal Studios, which has the same number of inversions but is faster and launched (this park is much better tho).Upvote5Downvote
Bethanne BabbsFebruary 2, 2019Fantastic, action-packed roller coaster! When you ride, make sure to brace yourself a bit, especially if you sit towards the back of the train, so you can avoid headbanging.Upvote3Downvote- Justin LisenbyOctober 21, 2019It’s an awesome ride. Be ready though, it’s the most extreme coaster at Busch Gardens. Very fast and the majority of the ride is spent upside down.Upvote1Downvote
Chris WhiteAugust 19, 2021Kumba at 16 minutes drive to the southeast of Tampa dentist Carrollwood Smiles
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Khanh NguyenDecember 11, 2012It's a really crazy ride. I hate that my head gets banging side to side but the amount of turns and g's on this ride makes it one of the best rides in the park.Upvote2Downvote- Kate HallDecember 28, 2014One of the best coasters I've ever ridden. Tons of corkscrews!Upvote1Downvote
Vini MirandaFebruary 24, 2015Seat in the middle and hold your head to the seat or else it gives you headaches.Upvote1Downvote- Busch GardensOctober 14, 2010This legendary beast takes you from hair-raising heights to absolute weightlessness through seven inversions, all with the grace and speed of this magnificent predator.Upvote2Downvote
shannonOctober 8, 2014This is my least favorite of the steel coasters at Busch Gardens. It's fun, but not worth it if the wait is long.Upvote1Downvote
ChrisJune 13, 2013Montu's baby brother. Not quite as exciting but still easily 2nd best ride at the park, in my opinion.UpvoteDownvote
- Douglas ColsonAugust 21, 2011Best ride ever. Keep ur head back on the sear. Try the front row it's awesome...Upvote1Downvote
Fun fact: the coaster has special wheels that make it "roar". Because kumba means roarUpvote1Downvote
DarrellJune 23, 2011Listen to Ashley and Nikki and hold your head against the headrest. Fast, fierce, and physical coaster!Upvote1Downvote
Best ride in the park. Don't waste your time waiting In line for shiekra.Upvote2Downvote
Emma Jane WebbSeptember 14, 2011Wait out the afternoon rainstorms, watch everyone else give up and go home, then ride over and over again until you can't walk straight.Upvote1Downvote
Nikki SJune 7, 2011Seriously hold your head back or you will rattle around like a pea. pretty good ride.UpvoteDownvote
Front row low season, do it three times and head to the bathroom to throw up..Upvote2Downvote
Sinjin LewisJune 5, 2010eat a funnel cake in line for this and try not to throw up while riding with your eyes closedUpvote1Downvote
Fun fact #2: Kumba means roar in Swahili.Upvote3Downvote
Ashley SponaugleMay 29, 2011Hold your head back against the seat to avoid a headache!Upvote1Downvote
Willian CarvalhoJanuary 21, 2014Se vc gosta de velocidade e não se preocupa com a força da gravidade, vá de preferência na ultima fila.
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Vinicius Calegari SasakoNovember 25, 2014Tao emocionante quanto a Sheikra, com a vantagem de ser mais extensa... Não deixe de irUpvoteDownvote
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Kumba, meaning roar in Swahili, is a 143-foot (44 m) steel sit-down...(Show more)
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- 9.2
"Fast and lots of fun! It rolls only once, so I think this would be a good option for someone who is nervous about inversions (or coasters in general) to try out."
Bethanne Babbs - 9.1
"Unbelievable fun, worth the wait to be in the first car! The suspense at the top is awesome."
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"Beautiful place. Great scenery of the water & bridge. Walked around."
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- 9.2
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"This was the first roller coaster I ever rode! It's still a thrill, however small. It isn't as smooth as the newer steel coasters, but worth riding!"
shannon - 5.8
"You will get wet - but fun and very scenic ride!"
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