Congo River Rapids (Alton Towers)
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Congo River Rapids is a river rapids ride made by Intamin. It is located in the Katanga Canyon area of Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England.
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Quick Facts Alton Towers, Area ...
Congo River Rapids | |
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Alton Towers | |
Area | Katanga Canyon |
Coordinates | 52.9893°N 1.88678°W / 52.9893; -1.88678 |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | 1986 |
Closing date | N/A |
General statistics | |
Type | River Rapids Ride |
Manufacturer | Intamin |
Lift system | Flatbed |
Length | 725 m (2,379 ft) |
Capacity | 2480 riders per hour |
Duration | 6 mins |
Boats | 35 boats. Riders are arranged 7 across in a single row for a total of 7 riders per boat. |
Restraint style | Ring in centre of raft & gates at each entry point |
Height restriction | 110 cm (3 ft 7 in) |
Previously known as | Grand Canyon Rapids |
Close
The rapids comes close to the Runaway Mine Train as it passes through the tunnel. It features twin waterfalls, and boats pass between the two waterfalls, along with three wave machines positioned at strategic points around the ride.
Congo River Rapids shares its name with a ride at Busch Gardens Tampa in Tampa, Florida, but it has a different layout.