Kumba

About Kumba

"Kumba" translated into The African Kongo Language means "Roar".That is exactly what this coaster is designed to do. You first ascend 143 ft. into a 135 ft. drop. You then speed up to a giant loop that travels over the heighth of the lift hill. That is then followed by many corkscrews and loops all ending in a cave finale.From anywhere in this park you can hear the loud Roar of kumba as it travels over track.
A Coaster God. -- Last edited by Boyd Fulmer

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Readers' Opinions

Too many rides have this layout but it was the first so have to give it props. - Nicholas Kalscheuer

great ride! it might be a little bumpy, but thats expected of an older steel roller coaster. wasnt much of a line when we were there on a more crowded day, and the ride was awesome! the ride ops were very nice and friendly, and the one controlling the ride was in a glass room above the station looking down on the coaster, and was very funny. maybe the best ride at busch gardens! - Jake Gould

10/10. THIS RIDE IS AWESOME!!!!!!! - Nicholas Gammon

A great B&M creation, like most others. This ride is starting to show its age, but not as much as the Hulk. I thought that this ride was much smoother and more intense than its brother at IOA, and Also had a much better location and scenery. - Patrick Gorham

This was just not a good ride. To me, this is intolerable. It's the roughest steel I've ever been on. This Would be an amazing ride if it wasn't as rough. I did this once and left with a headache. - Asher Oosterbaan

I didn't like this ride that much. It wasn't too smooth, and I felt like it could break down any second. - Molly R

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