Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Day Passes

Why Visit Kalahari Resorts & Conventions

Whether you have kids or you're just a kid at heart, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is a must-visit in the Poconos. The resort does not require an overnight stay, as it offers day passes that provide access to its signature water park. Visitors can also enjoy the resort's arcade, restaurants, gift shops, spa, and more.

Highlights

Kalahari boasts several adrenaline-filled slides, including the Serengeti Safari Adventure, a tandem tube slide with disorienting designs and hidden animal figurines aligned with the African theme of the resort. Other highlights include a virtual reality waterslide experience where riders don VR headsets while careening down the slide, and The Smoke That Thunders, a family raft ride.

Activities for Young Kids

For young children, there are numerous options such as Coral Cove's zero-depth entry area with slides, Splashdown Safari where a giant dump bucket and other water features guarantee you get soaked, and Tiko's Watering Hole for more pint-sized fun.

Additional Features

The resort also offers a traditional lazy river, wave pool, hot tubs, and a FlowRider surfing simulator.

While most visitors agree that the costs at Kalahari are steep, they also believe the overall experience is well worth it.

Cost

All-day water park passes start at $69.99 per person. Discounted passes are available for those who visit after 4 p.m.

Hours

The indoor water park is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The smaller outdoor portion of the park, which operates seasonally depending on the weather, is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Poconos is located in Pocono Manor, about 35 miles northeast of Jim Thorpe. Visit Kalahari's website for additional details, including what to pack.