Theme Park Wait Times / Busch Gardens Tampa / Kumba
Kumba Wait Times
Kumba is not operating today.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Kumba at Busch Gardens Tampa, built on 10,549 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–6pm
Best time to ride Kumba
On a typical Monday, Kumba runs about 15 min at rope drop, peaks near 15 min around 11 AM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 57 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 8 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 23 min, this is the #3 longest line of 10 tracked rides at Busch Gardens Tampa (park average 20 min). The longest is Cheetah Hunt at 40 min.
Typical Kumba wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 7 min | 43 min 4 PM | 39 min |
| Monday | 15 min | 15 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 20 min 4 PM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 16 min 5 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 8 min 4 PM | 5 min |
| Friday | 7 min | 32 min 8 PM | 30 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 57 min 2 PM | 10 min |
Kumba average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 8.1 min | 5,103 |
| July 2026 | 11.1 min | 12,149 |
| August 2026 | 22.7 min | 2,449 |
Kumba wait time FAQ
▾When is Kumba shortest?
Kumba is shortest at rope drop (about 15 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 15 min around 11 AM.
▾Which day is Kumba busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 57 min midday, while Thursday is the calmest at about 8 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Kumba right now?
Kumba isn't reporting a live wait right now. The park may be closed. This page updates automatically when lines go live.
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