I was recently invited to spend a couple days at Kalahari Resorts in Sandusky, Ohio. We were able to do and see so much while we were there that I am sharing a three-part series. This is the third post.
- Part 1: Kalahari – Fun for the whole family (food)
- Part 2: Kalahari dry activities– Fabulously FUN Dry Activities Galore!
As soon as we arrived at Kalahari in Sandusky, Ohio, my boys couldn’t wait to put on their suits and head to the waterpark! Since my husband and mother were arriving later in the day, I was on my own with three boys under 8. Since two were too old to come into the dressing room with me, I was so glad to see that Kalahari offered family changing rooms. This made it so much easier to get everyone changed without worrying about them being too far from me.
Since my boys are all different ages, they all love different things. I’m so glad that while Kalahari offers fun for all ages, there are also things we can enjoy as a family!
Family-Friendly Waterpark Activities:
One of our favorite things to do together at Kalahari is the jump in the Wave Pool. This 12,000 sq. ft wave pool with sweep you away by the rocking waves about every 10 minutes. When the waves shut off, it turns into a huge pool. It’s always fun to hear the shrieks and cheers of the buzzer announcing the next set of waves.
When you are ready to sit back and relax, head over to the Lazy river. Grab a tube, throw a life jacket on those 48 inches or shorter, and enjoy your float down 920 feet of adventure! You’ll glide down the lazy river while nearly missing (or jumping under, if you prefer) several geysers, waterfalls, and more.
For those of you with younger ones who are up for a bit of thrill, don’t miss Leopard’s Lair. This area is surrounded by a 3,000 sq. ft., zero-entry pool. It includes net crawls, water guns, slides from 6-20 feet high, and has several levels of interactive water fun! My youngest likes to stay closest to the ground, while my oldest ventures up to the highest slides. Be sure to look out for the ginormous bucket of water that will fall over every few minutes.
My youngest, Jackson, loved areas just for him. Designed for the 42″ and shorter crowd, Coral Cove and Kids Safari are two play areas that feature slides, swings, tunnels, and mini basketball hoops. Since the big kids aren’t around, your child can play to their heart’s content. Jackson really enjoyed himself in this area while my older boys watched on.
If you love hot tubs, you are in for a real treat at Kalahari! They have two indoor/outdoor hot tubs designed for the family. The temperature of the water is perfect, and there is seating all the way around to make it easy for you to sit back and relax.
Ready for a water coaster? Yep, they have that too! The Zip Coaster propels riders through 500 incredible feet and 30 gripping seconds of free falls, dips and high-banking turns. This ride features tunnels, gushing geysers and gut-wrenching drops. Hold on tight because you’ll be going to speeds up to 20 miles per hour!
Of course, Kalahari also has many slides and rides for those of you who want a bit more excitement. The popular FlowRider offers riders a true-to-life surfing experience when 50,000 gallons of water each minute flow under you to create a five-foot ocean-like wave. This is the time to try out your boogie-boarding skills in this incredible and safe environment. I didn’t see any sharks around at all…you can’t say that about the ocean.
Slides such as Victoria Falls, Rippling Rhino, and Swahili Swirl allow up to 4 people to coast down the tubes, which are perfect for those who are a bit more daring. My oldest sons and I got a kick out of coasting down these chutes together.
Race your family and friends on the region’s only 4-lane racer slides, The Cheetah Race! This slide will bring out the competitor in you as you zoom down the 55 ft decline. Instead of a tube, this slide uses a comfy mat.
There are so many more rides and slides for you adventure seekers, so head over here and see what Kalahari can offer!
To make your stay even more enjoyable at Kalahari, you can rent one of the many cabanas throughout the park. These private cabanas offer a security safe, refrigerator, chaise lounges, and table. It is the perfect place to eat your lunch, relax between slides, and spend time with family.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kalahari Resorts and can’t wait to get back! Want to stay at Kalahari? Check out the Kalahari deals that are currently offering. For more Kalahari deals, check out their Facebook page.
Looks like an amazing place to visit with kids!
That looks like such a fun place to take the kids.
That looks like so much fun, I love the the preschool area. With both of my kiddos under 5 it’s nice to see a place that caters to the whole family. When we take a trip to Ohio we will definitely have to try out Kalahari. I want to try the flowrider :)!
I love that they have a special section so the preschoolers can have fun and stay safe at the same time. Too often businesses tend to forget about the Lo`s too.
I can see in your kids’ smiles that they really had a blast. Kids just love water.