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Big Changes Coming to Kalahari Resorts in the Pocono Mountains

Fun Things Kids Family activities , family friendly travel

If you ever visited Kalahari Resorts before, you will want to plan a return trip. If you haven't been there before, it's time to start planning your trip.

This past week I got a sneak peak of all the new things coming to Kalahari Resorts. The resort will truly have something for everyone in you family, no matter what age they are.

This March, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in the Pocono Mountains will become the home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterpark – dethroning the current title holder, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Sandusky, Ohio.

The indoor waterpark will have 8 new slides

Screaming Hyena:

Sahara Sidewinder:

Kenya’s Korkscrew:

Zig-Zag Zebra:

Cheetah Race Mat Slide:

During this expansion, Kalahari has added 520 rooms. They also added a few suites so you can bring your whole family and even your extended family, with the option of 3 bedroom suites or five bedroom suites. With the addition of these suites, you will have plenty of room to relax and spend holidays or special occasions with your family.

Kalahari will be adding some new dining options too. I had the chance to try samples of food that will be served at the restaurants and guest will be in for a special treat. This is not your typical resort food, you will be enjoying gourmet food.

Double Cut Charcoal Grill/Liquor Bar:
Kalahari’s signature steakhouse experience featuring: premium cuts of meat, craft cocktails, family style sides and more

Sortino's Italian Kitchen:
The menu will include: wood-fired pizza, Italian family dining, a large variety of wines and more.

Marrakesh Market:
Grab and go convenience bazaar style shopping, unique gifts, authentic-African items and everyday needs.

Even more family fun:

If you get tired of the waterpark you will be able to check out the new virtual reality experience, The Arena. Guest can step into the virtual reality and play with other guests.

If you want some outdoor adventure check out Gorilla Grove Treetop Outdoor Aerial Adventure Park (now open)

Kalahari Resorts continues to be a top-notch family friendly resort for families looking for a weekend getaway or a family reunion.

For more information: https://www.kalahariresorts.com/pennsylvania

Disclosure: Thanks, Kalahari Resorts for arranging for our complimentary stay to facilitate this article. As always all thoughts and opinions are our own.

Water Parks in the Philadelphia Area

Fun Things Kids Family Travel , Summer Fun

Beat the heat this summer and head to the water park. Most of the water park offer day passes, but a few require overnight stays. Please check ahead to see their specific requirements.

CoCo Key Water Resort
915 Route 73
Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054

CoCo Key Water Resort is the ULTIMATE in indoor water resort adventure located in Mt. Laurel NJ.

Camelbeach Mountain Resort
309 Resort Drive

Tannersville, PA 18372

Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark is the biggest water park in Pennsylvania, with over 37 rides slides and attractions.

Sahara Sams Oasis
535 North Route 73
West Berlin, NJ 08091

Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor and Outdoor Water Park offers families of the greater Tri-State community entertainment the entire year with 58 of its 68-thousand square feet under a retractable roof system.

Great Wolf Lodge
1 Great Wolf Dr
Scotrun, PA 18355

This indoor water park offers 4 restaurants and a Starbucks. Other amenities include a spa and free parking, while adventure activities and mini-golf are also available. This water park does require an overnight stay.

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions

250 Kalahari Blvd.

Pocono Manor, PA 18349

Experience the 100,000 sq. ft. Indoor Waterpark featuring a retractable roof, stand-up surfing or body boarding on the FlowRider, the twists and turns of the Anaconda and Swahili Swirl waterslides, relaxing lazy river and indoor/outdoor family hot tub, tons of activities for the little ones and much, much more!

H20ooohh!
428 Moseywood Road

Lake Harmony, PA 18624

H20ooohh!! is an indoor family water park adjacent to the Galleria at Split Rock Resort in beautiful Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania. With 53,326 square feet of water attractions to enjoy, H20ooohh! has five exciting body, tube and raft slides, a wave pool, activity pool, fun play structure, crossing activity, snack and Tiki bar, and more.

Photo from Kalahari

Review of Kalahari Resorts in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania

Fun Things Kids activities to do with Children , Best places to travel with kids

If you've been following me on Twitter or Instagram you may saw that I visited the new indoor water park located in the Poconos called Kalahari Resort. Kalahari is just under two hours away from the Philadelphia area. When you visit Kalahari you certainly feel like you've been taken on a tour to Africa.

This family resort is owned by the Nelson family who own two other Kalahari Resorts located Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin and Sandusky, Ohio. This is truly a family oriented place and they have thought of everything to keep all members of the family happy and occupied while on vacation. When you first arrive at the resort you will notice the decor of the resort is African themed. The family traveled to Africa to bring authentic experiences back to the US.

Facts about Kalahari Resort

The resort is home to Pennsylvania’s largest indoor water park and also includes:
457 guest rooms containing one-, two- and three-bedroom suites
An outdoor water park with a huge outdoor pool, a large sundeck for relaxing, indoor/outdoor whirlpools and a swim-up bar
30,000 sq. ft. family entertainment center with dry activities such as mini-bowling, cutting-edge arcade games, a 5-D theater and black light mini golf
Three full-service signature dining experiences
Spa Kalahari & Salon
100,000 sq. ft. convention center
6,000 sq. ft. of retail

Hotel Rooms

1 bedroom suite

The hotel rooms keep with the African theme of the resort. There are many options for rooms they have one-, two- and three-bedroom suites. We stayed in a 1 bedroom suite. It had 2 queen sized beds and a pull out couch. The room also had a large tub and shower. The rooms are equipped with a microwave and a small fridge. We also had a room that had a small balcony that overlooked the Pocono Mountains.

Lazy River

Water Park
Kalahari is home to the largest water park in Pennsylvania. There is truly water fun for everyone in your family. If your not into slides then take a ride on the lazy river. Want a drink, swim up the the adults only swim up bar or take a dip in the outdoor pool. Babies and toddlers will enjoy their own special water park with age appropriate slides, lazy river and so much more. Older kids and adults will enjoy all the choices of slides and pools. There is plenty of seating around the water park. There are also lockers available to rent and a locker room to change in.

Delicious Food

Dining

There are plenty of options at the resort for your family. There are nine different dinning options at the resort. Buffet, quick service and sit down options. There are so many options for everyone in your family.

Plenty of choices in the water park

Conclusion
Overall my family and I fell in love with the resort, we loved that everything was in one place and we didn't even have to carry money or credit cards around with us while staying. We had our credit card linked to our wrist band. The wrist band was our room key and allowed us entrance to the water park. Before we left the resort we talked about special occasions that were coming up and how we would love to come back for a visit.

For more information: www.kalahariresorts.com/pennsylvania

Disclosure: Thanks Kalahari Resorts for arranging for our complimentary stay to facilitate this review. As always all thoughts and opinions are our own.

Save Money on your Next Visit to Great Wolf Lodge

Fun Things Kids Family Travel , Family Vacations

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Not sure what Great Wolf Lodge is all about? Check out our review of this family friendly resort

http://www.funthingskids.com/2013/02/review-of-great-wolf-lodge.html

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