Kumba features a total of seven inversions across the 3-minute ride. It is Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's oldest roller coaster that is still operating, following the closure of Scorpion in 2024.

Named for the distant roar of the king of the jungle, see why this legendary roller coaster still reigns on so many lists of favorites. After the thrill of an initial 135-foot drop, you will plunge into a diving loop, …

Apr 21, 2025 · One attraction that has been down at Busch Gardens for some time has been Kumba. In fact, Kumba has not been operational for so long that many rumors have started that it will be closed …

Apr 21, 2025 · Kumba, a Bolliger & Mabillard sitdown coaster, opened in 1993 as the park’s third roller coaster. Reaching heights of 143 feet and speeds of 60 miles per hour, Kumba throws riders through …

Dec 7, 2025 · Kumba is a steel roller coaster currently located at Busch Gardens Tampa in Tampa, Florida, USA. At the time of its opening in 1993, it had the record for the most inversions on a roller …

Meaning roar in Swahili, Kumba is a 143 foot (43.5m) tall B&M (Bolliger & Mabillard) sit-down coaster with seven inversions, including a 114 foot (35m) tall ...

Apr 21, 1993 · Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train. While the Kumba technically has four trains, only three can be used simultaneously. The fourth exists so that …

May 5, 2025 · Busch Gardens Tampa announced on its social media on April 21, 2025 that Kumba would be returning this summer! This announcement came on the rides 32nd birthday and it’s …

When Kumba debuted, it was one of the tallest and fastest coasters in the world and was considered revolutionary for its time. It pushed the limits of what was possible in coaster design and is still …

Kumba at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers a thrilling roller coaster experience filled with speed and intensity. This classic coaster features powerful drops, sharp twists, and smooth loops. As the train …