Busch Gardens debuts Serengeti Flyer, its latest thrill ride

The attraction soars over the Tampa amusement park’s 65-acre Serengeti Plain area at speeds of up to 68 mph.

By Brian Hartz
| 11:00 a.m. February 28, 2023
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Serengeti Flyer propels riders 135 feet in the air at speeds of up to 68 mph.

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has opened Serengeti Flyer, a swing-type thrill ride that propels guests to a height of 135 feet at a maximum speed of 68 mph.

According to a news release, however, the attraction is unique in that riders can adjust its intensity level, allowing them to experience a “milder or wilder experience,” as they see fit. The ride’s two gondolas can accommodate a total of 40 guests, seated back-to-back in rows of 10.

Guests will also experience multiple “negative G” moments as they escape the force of gravity, the release states.