Roller coaster

Kumba

At Busch Gardens Tampa Bay · United States

Kumba roller coaster

Kumba was a steel roller coaster located at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida, United States. Manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, the ride opened in 1993, featuring the world's tallest vertical loop. The coaster also featured seven inversions, a height of 143 feet (44 m), and a maximum speed of 60 mph (97 km/h). After more than 33 years of operation, Kumba permanently closed on August 2, 2026.

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TypeSteelManufacturerBolliger & MabillardStatusDefunct
Height143 ftSpeed60 mphLength3,978 ftInversions7Duration2m 54s

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