Theme Park Wait Times / Schlitterbahn New Braunfels / Congo River Expedition
Congo River Expedition Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Congo River Expedition at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels, built on 11,076 measured readings.
Best time to ride Congo River Expedition
On a typical Monday, Congo River Expedition runs about 2 min at rope drop, peaks near 69 min around 3 PM, and eases to 26 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 94 min at its midday peak) and Tuesday the calmest (about 42 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 45 min, this is the #7 longest line of 18 tracked rides at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels (park average 30 min). The longest is Master Blaster Uphill Water Coaster at 75 min.
Typical Congo River Expedition wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 min | 57 min 4 PM | 37 min |
| Monday | 2 min | 69 min 3 PM | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 0 min | 42 min 4 PM | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 0 min | 45 min 3 PM | 34 min |
| Thursday | 0 min | 48 min 4 PM | 35 min |
| Friday | 0 min | 59 min 4 PM | 46 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 0 min | 94 min 4 PM | 66 min |
Congo River Expedition average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 37 min | 6,826 |
| August 2026 | 45 min | 5,948 |
Congo River Expedition wait time FAQ
▾When is Congo River Expedition shortest?
Congo River Expedition is shortest at rope drop (about 2 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 26 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 69 min around 3 PM.
▾Which day is Congo River Expedition busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 94 min midday, while Tuesday is the calmest at about 42 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Congo River Expedition right now?
Congo River Expedition 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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