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Bahari Wave Pool with Wildebeest and Mammoth water coasters at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.
Young boy smiling while playing in the waves of Bahari Wave Pool at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.
People enjoying the waves in Bahari Wave Pool at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.
Three women watching the pool from the beach of Bahari Wave Pool at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.

Bahari Wave Pool

Water Ride Mild Splashin’ Safari

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. 

Find Bahari Wave Pool on the park map

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.

Bahari Wave Pool at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.
Area 30,000+ sq. ft.
Max Depth 6 ft
Max Wave Height 4 ft
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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