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Congo River Rapids Wait Times
Rides · 42" minimum height · Busch Gardens Tampa
Congo River Rapids is not operating today.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Congo River Rapids at Busch Gardens Tampa, built on 17,557 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–6pm
Best time to ride Congo River Rapids
On a typical Thursday, Congo River Rapids runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 12 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 20 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 7 min, this is the #6 longest line of 11 tracked rides at Busch Gardens Tampa (park average 8 min). The longest is Cobra's Curse at 15 min.
Typical Congo River Rapids wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 7 min | 20 min 5 PM | 5 min |
| Monday | 5 min | 17 min 5 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 0 min | 5 min 1 PM | 0 min |
| Wednesday | 0 min | 5 min 3 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 5 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 16 min 5 PM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 10 min | 20 min 5 PM | 11 min |
Congo River Rapids average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.4 min | 1,651 |
| July 2026 | 0.1 min | 1,899 |
| August 2026 | 10.5 min | 8,442 |
| September 2026 | 7.4 min | 17,183 |
Congo River Rapids wait time FAQ
▾When is Congo River Rapids shortest?
Congo River Rapids is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 5 min around 12 PM.
▾Which day is Congo River Rapids busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 20 min midday, while Thursday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Congo River Rapids right now?
Congo River Rapids is at 0 minutes right now, updated 1 min ago. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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