Pantopia · Flat ride
Serengeti Flyer
A giant pendulum swing with two facing gondolas that climb higher on each pass above the Serengeti Plain.
45 min
live wait
Flat ride
Extreme thrill
48"
min height
Before you ride
Strong stomach-lifting airtime and high swinging motion.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Ride near an outside edge for a more open feeling and sweeping views at the top of each arc.
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⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 10 AM (~1 min) · also good around 4 PM (~6 min)
Busiest around 2 PM (~8 min)
| 10 AM | 1 minutes |
|---|---|
| 11 AM | 2 minutes |
| 12 PM | 3 minutes |
| 1 PM | 7 minutes |
| 2 PM | 8 minutes |
| 3 PM | 7 minutes |
| 4 PM | 6 minutes |
| 5 PM | 6 minutes |
Average standby wait from 9 days of live waits, in park time (ET). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.
Serengeti Flyer stats
Serengeti Flyer is a 135-foot flat ride at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay that reaches 68 mph. It was built by S&S Worldwide, opened in 2023 and lasts about 2 minutes. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 10 AM or 4 PM, when waits are shortest.
- Type
- Flat ride
- Manufacturer
- S&S Worldwide
- Model
- Screamin Swing
- Opened
- 2023
- Top speed
- 68 mph
- Height
- 135 ft
- Duration
- 2 min
- Height requirement
- 48 in
💡 Fun facts
- Two opposing swing arms
- The peak reaches 135 feet and speeds can reach 68 mph
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