Bahari Wave Pool
Bahari is a giant family wave pool featuring geysers, sprays, and jets. Covering three-fourths of an acre, most days, Bahari provides refreshing waves for 10 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of no waves.
Tips for your visit
If you are not a strong swimmer, stay in the very shallow water.
Please, no horseplay.
Don’t forget to use sunscreen and stay hydrated!
Life jackets are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
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Attraction Type
Wave Pool
Wave Patterns
8 computer-generated patterns
Wave Cycle
“On” for 10 minutes then “off” for 10 minutes
Translation
Bahari (rhymes with “safari”) is the Swahili word for “immense sea”
Accessibility Information
Pool Depths
Zero-depth entry and exit
Pool depth up to 6′ (72″)
Ride Description
A pool with waves, strong currents, and water sprayers. Pool depth ranges from a zero-depth entry to 6’ deep. These waves are bigger and stronger than the waves at The Wave.
Attraction Access & Riding Position
Guests must be able to sit upright in the pool. Guests in a wheelchair/ECV may ask a Lifeguard for an inner tube to use. Guests must be able to upright themselves in a strong current in the pool. Weak or non-swimmers
are encouraged to wear a life jacket.
Zero-depth entry and exit to the pool.
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