Congo River Rapids (Alton Towers)

Congo River Rapids
Congo River Rapids
Alton Towers
AreaKatanga Canyon
Coordinates52°59′21″N 1°53′12″W / 52.9893°N 1.88678°W / 52.9893; -1.88678
StatusOperating
Opening date1986
General statistics
TypeRiver Rapids Ride
ManufacturerIntamin
Lift systemFlatbed
Length725 m (2,379 ft)
Capacity2480 riders per hour
Duration6 mins
Boats35 boats. Riders are arranged 7 across in a single row for a total of 7 riders per boat.
Restraint styleRing in centre of raft & gates at each entry point
Height restriction110 cm (3 ft 7 in)
Previously known asGrand Canyon Rapids

Congo River Rapids is a river rapids ride made by Intamin. It is located in the Katanga Canyon area of Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England.

The rapids comes close to the Runaway Mine Train as it passes through the tunnel. It features twin waterfalls, and boats pass between the two waterfalls, along with three wave machines positioned at strategic points around the ride.

Congo River Rapids shares its name with a ride at Busch Gardens Tampa in Tampa, Florida, but it has a different layout.

  1. ^ "FastTrack Passes". Alton Towers.