Take a look inside America's largest indoor waterpark, offering a high-luxury spa & outdoor experiences
While driving through the Poconos, it's impossible to miss the waterslides that jet out of Kalahari's all-under-one-roof resort, but they are just one feature of this overnight destination. As always, from entertainment to dining to relaxation, there's something for everyone and they are always expanding.
Fun fact, the Pocono Mountains are known as the U.S. capital for indoor waterparks. And while Kalahari is America's largest indoor waterpark, they offer so much more than just water. However, because it's temperature controlled, the indoor waterpark is the perfect place to be all year round and during the warmer months, it's the ideal time to enjoy the poolside outside! Their newest attraction is the Serengeti where you are exposed to a full African experience of music and animals.
From the moment you step into the lobby of Kalahari Resorts, you are transported from the Pocono Mountains into an African adventure. Their African-themed décor is more than just beautiful elephant artwork and gorilla sculptures. It has a story and lifeform of its own. The Watercolors Life Foundation is their way to give back to Africa for clean drinking water. Kalahari gives all proceeds from donations as well as the money from their wishing pond to their funding. They are determined to build over a million wells by the end of the year.
As an all-in-one resort, Kalahari has multiple entertainment outlets for the kid in all of us taking center stage in their Big Game Room. The Room hosts 1,000 arcade games, virtual reality, blacklight minigolf, a 7D motion theater, laser tag and an escape room. And for those of you who prefer the outdoors, take your fun to the air as you zipline through Kalahari's Gorilla Treetop Adventures. It consists of minigolf, laser tag ziplines and a rope course.
But it's more than just fun and games. For those of you who prefer relaxation, Kalahari offers a 4 Diamond Spa, featuring their Halotherapy Salt Room and Hydro Escape Space. They are known as a spa destination as well. After a day of adventure, you deserve the pampering!
And for a little extra hospitality, become a VIP guest and enjoy Kalahari's Emerald Lounge upon arrival. You are treated with valet, a private check-in lounge with green velvet couches and amenities such as coffee, drinks, and snacks. But more so, you receive early access to the waterpark prior to general admission.
No getaway would be complete without satisfying every palette! Kalahari offers four very different type of dining experiences. For crowd-pleasers, Sortino's Italian Kitchen is the place for everyone from fan-favs like chicken parm to seasonal plates; and my personal choice, the homemade cannoli! B-Lux Bar and Grille invites you in for a juicy burger. And if tacos are calling your name, Cinco Ninos is your made-from-scratch kitchen for all things Mexican including a tequila bar! If you prefer fine dining, Double Cut Steak House exudes class as they also serve a seasonal menu.
Kalahari is all-encompassing accommodating every family size and age. It's a place where to can unlock your inner child, reconnect with those you are with and take some much-needed time to escape and be pampered. To book your overnight getaway, visit PoconoMountains.com and watch the Pocono Television Network for insider trips on your visit.