- Lay claim to lounge chairs early in the day. Since the Kalahari is open to the general public, you'll want to stake out some lounge chairs before they're all gone. If you're staying at the hotel, send the person who gets up earliest to lay some towels and clothing items on a group of chairs.
- Find the "hidden" chairs. If you find yourself chairless later in the day, check out the area above the Zulu Grille. Climb the stairs near the main entrance of the park, and you'll probably discover plenty of empty chairs in this out-of-the-way place.
- Ride Botswana Blast and Victoria Falls early in the day. The Kalahari's most popular rides can get very crowded during peak periods. To avoid long lines, consider queuing up for a couple of runs first thing in the morning or later in the evening.
- Bring comfortable sandals. The Kalahari is huge and you'll be doing plenty of walking. Going barefoot won't cut it, and you'll want footwear in which you'll easily be able to slip in and out.
- Bring in your own food. The restaurants at the Kalahri are expensive and not particularly great. Take advantage of the rooms' refrigerators and microwaves. Either bring some of your own food with you, or go to a Dells grocery store for some provisions.
- Consider a mid-week stay. During the winter, spring, and fall months, weekend prices remain fairly high. (Remember to factor in the included admission to the water parks when looking at room costs.) But the Kalahari (and other Dells waterpark resorts) often offer some great mid-week deals. If you can pull the kids out of school (or if you don't have school-age kids), you can save some big bucks and avoid big crowds.
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