Kalahari Resort and Convention Center

Phone: 877-253-5466

Location: Wisconsin Dells

Admission Policy: Free for hotel guests. Non-hotel guests allowed. $35 or $25 after 5 p.m. (early 2004 prices).

Indoor Water Park Square Footage: 125,000

Indoor Water Park Features: Massive facility includes Botswana Blast, a "Master Blaster" uphill water coaster, Pro Bowl, a "spin and flush" funnel ride, A FlowRider surfing attraction, wave pool, family raft ride, body slides, tube slides, lazy river, whirlpools, huge interactive play and spray structure, lap pool, walking channel, water basketball, and play area for small children.

Outdoor Water Park Features: 75,000 square feet of activities, including a "spin and flush" funnel ride, lazy river, speed slides, half-pipe flume ride, tube slides, and a huge whirlpool.

More Kalahari Info: It's a Jungle in There: Kalahari Feature Article
Botswana Blast Master Blaster Ride Review
Kalahari Water Park Photo Gallery
Kalahari Resort Photo Gallery
Kalahari FlowRider Video

Overview: One of Wisconsin Dells' mega waterpark resorts, the Kalahari features a cavernous indoor water park that includes just about anything water lovers might find at an outdoor water park. There's even a water coaster with jets that propel riders' rafts uphill.

Because it is open to the public, the indoor water park can get a bit crowded. But resort guests can go during morning and evening off-peak times and retreat to their rooms or find other activities when the crowds really heat up. And there are plenty of other things to do, including a 10-screen movie theater, a day spa, fitness center, arcade, and a host of daily kids activities such as karaoke, scavenger hunts, and live animal encounters.

The exciting African theme pervades the resort, inclduing its beautiful lobby, its whimsical architecture, and its eclectic wall hangings and decorations. The hotel rooms come in a variety of configurations, including multi-bedroom condominium units. The suites are especially spacious and comfortable. At 125,000 square feet, the convention center is one of Wisconsin's largest.

Kalahari Water Park Photo Gallery
Kalahari Resort Photo Gallery