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    Congo River Rapids at Alton Towers

    Congo River Rapids

    Operating Katanga Canyon·Water Ride·Moderate

    This splash-tastic white-water adventure is ideal for all ages. Expect to get soaked on this wild river ride.

    Photo: BenBowser / CC BY-SA 4.0

    Is Congo River Rapids open today?

    Congo River Rapids is currently operating at Alton Towers, in Katanga Canyon. The live wait time below updates every minute while the park is open.

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    How tall and how fast is Congo River Rapids?

    Congo River Rapids is in Katanga Canyon, and has a minimum height requirement of 1.1m. It opened in 1986.

    Congo River Rapids ride statistics
    Ride time5 min
    Minimum height1.1m
    Opened1986

    Does Congo River Rapids close in bad weather?

    Congo River Rapids runs in rain — you are getting wet anyway — but closes in strong wind and in cold snaps when water systems have to be shut down. All outdoor rides at Alton Towers stop immediately during thunder and lightning and restart once the storm has passed the resort.

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    Congo River Rapids — questions and answers

    Is Congo River Rapids open?
    Congo River Rapids is currently operating at Alton Towers in Katanga Canyon. Live wait times for it are shown on this page and update every minute while the park is open.
    How tall do you have to be to ride Congo River Rapids?
    You must be at least 1.1m to ride Congo River Rapids. Height is checked at the entrance to the queue, so measure before you join.
    How long is the ride on Congo River Rapids?
    The ride on Congo River Rapids lasts about 5 min, not counting the queue.
    Does Congo River Rapids close in bad weather?
    Congo River Rapids runs in rain — you are getting wet anyway — but closes in strong wind and in cold snaps when water systems have to be shut down. All outdoor rides at Alton Towers stop immediately during thunder and lightning and restart once the storm has passed the resort.
    Where is Congo River Rapids at Alton Towers?
    Congo River Rapids is in Katanga Canyon at Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire. It is a water ride that opened in 1986.