Busch Gardens

Walk on the wild side at Busch Gardens Africa and tame your cubs at the nearby Treasure Bay Hotel & Marina.

Daring visitors will want to go on the new SheiKra, which is North America’s only dive coaster. Traditional roller coaster fans will love the twists, turns and speed of Kumba, Montu, Gwazi, Cheetah Chase and Python. Fun-loving travelers will enjoy the humorous Pirates 4-D show. Animal lovers should wander through the Serengeti Plain, the Myombe Reserve, the Bird Gardens and Lory Landing.

When visiting Busch Gardens Africa, hotel guests will appreciate the proximity to the theme park, which provides a variety of tours. Busch Gardens Africa has camps and sleepovers for children. Holding an event like a meeting or a wedding is a breeze because the theme park has event coordinators.  

Busch Gardens Africa has hotels nearby that are great for early-risers who want to beat the crowds. Busch Gardens Africa is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (plus some extended times) all year; prices start at $51.95 for children and adults. The theme park is near Interstates 75 and 275 and Tampa International Airport.