So… We Visited the New Kalahari Indoor Water Park!
Eeeek! Yes, we let the kids skip school, took a couple days off of work, and went on our very first official family (only) vacation. And it was ahhhh-mazing. We played and we giggled and we ate treats and we crafted together and we splashed and we napped and we needed this so much. Here’s some of the fun we had at the brand new Kalahari Resort in the Poconos…
This post was made possible by iConnect and Kalahari. I was provided compensation, but all opinions are 100% mine. Please see my disclosure policy.
Highlights from Our First* Kalahari Family Vacation:
(*I say “FIRST” because not only are the kids begging to go back, but my hubby Cliff is already planning another trip there in the Spring!)
- The AWESOME Indoor Water Park – Since it’s cool October weather here in the Northeast, we missed the outdoor water park and stuck with the indoor. But the kids concluded that it was much bigger and better than any other indoor water park we’ve visited. I guess they aren’t joking when they claim that it’s the biggest in Pennsylvania! They especially loved the small kids’ slides at “Tiko’s Watering Hole” and the mini “Kids Lazy River”. But they also went up and down – and up and down – the stairs and bigger slides of the “Splashdown Safari”, too.
- The Huge Arcade – If we weren’t in the water park, you could most likely find us in the “Family Entertainment Center”. Not only was it a huge arcade full of claw machines, ride on games, and classic arcade games, but it had other fun stuff like an XD Dark Ride 5-D Theater and Glow Golf. The kids favorite, though, was the Mini Bowling. UNTIL poor accident-prone Priscilla twisted her ankle…
- The Activity Room & Free Cookie Decorating – After the lovely medic came, checked out Priscilla’s ankle, and hooked us up with some ice for it, we spent some quiet time getting creative in the kids activity room. We enjoyed the various creative activities – from crafts to a coloring contest – scheduled there as breaks between the sometimes overwhelming water park and arcade. Especially the FREE cookie decorating. (Which Priscilla had NO problem standing on her ankle to do! *wink*) Yum!
- The Cool African Artifacts & Decor – My kids being the animal lovers they are were loving the African theme, too. As I mentioned in my previous post leading up to our Kalahari vacation, Kalahari Resort features the “magic of Africa”! The Kalahari Resort owner, Todd Nelson, along with his wife and five children traveled to six countries in Africa to bring authentic African experiences and items back to the new Poconos resort. Check out Sawyer sitting like a King in the African carved chair!
Enter to WIN Your OWN Kalahari Adventure!
That’s just some of our highlights from our fun, but you can have your own family fun, too. If you’re within driving distance to the Pocono Mountains – or are up for a flight! – this is for YOU. I am beyond excited to announce that Kalahari has graciously offered to giveaway A One-Night stay at Kalahari on Sunday–Thursday. (Black Out Dates may apply) to ONE lucky B-Inspired Mama reader! Enter through the rafflecopter giveaway form here:
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Or Plan Your Adventure with this SPECIAL OFFER:
Valid October 1 – November 24, Sunday – Thursday. $199 per night with a $100 Family Entertainment Center card. To book, call 
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colleen long says
We’ve been trying to plan a vacation for my birthday and my boyfriends birthday for a while now, but we don’t have enough money to be able to pay for a place up the mountains AND the activities you have to pay for in order to have a good time so this would be perfect!
Angela Saver says
We would love to win this because our kids have always loved waterparks & it would be a great treat!
Kimberly Bauer says
My family would love to stay at Kalahari!!! It looks like so much fun and my kids have never been on vacation!!
Natalie says
We didn’t get to take a vacation this year,this would be a great place to go . This looks amazing ! Thank you for the chance ! Good luck everyone !,,,
jeremy mclaughlin says
Would love to take my sons to a waterpark, and this place looks awesome.
Marissa S. says
We LOVE the Poconos and have never tried this place before!
Brenda Guardado says
The resort looks like a great place to unwind while playing games, having family moments, and being in good company. My family would enjoy the cookie decorating.
Annmarie W. says
Oh my gosh! My hubby & kids would LOVE this! We went to a water park years ago in Ohio, and had a ball, but haven’t been to one since! Winters here in PA get so cold that it would be a great treat to go this winter!
Leah Shumack says
It’s about a four hour drive for us…but that would be a perfect little vacation to get away and have a lot of fun!
Elisa M says
My folks live in the philly suburbs. This would be a great addition on a trip to visit them!
Amy Irving says
We’d love to use this in the Wisconsin Dells during our long, cold winter here…our 3 year old son LOVES water!
Heidi Ingalls says
My family would have an awesome time here! We are much due for a vacation!
Kimberly M. says
I would love to win this because it is so close to our home and it would be an exciting road trip. Also because my grandson and daughter recently came to live with me and I know he would love to go there and have fun. It would be a fun time for us and a great getaway for us to enjoy spending some fun time together.
Allie says
We have never been to an indoor waterpark
Jennifer Marie says
We would love this because we all love swimming. My 2 young sons would have so much fun!
Kevin E says
My wife, 3 kids, and I would love a Kalahari vacation because we love waterparks. We also love vacation destinations where there are many activities in one location and you dont need to leave the property during your stay.
Maggie Smith says
I have two little boys and they love love waterparks! We would love to try out Kalahari!
Nathaniel Mortimer says
I have been wanting to take my kids to a water park for a while. This place looks great!
Korina says
Our little family loves waterparks, arcades, fun, and road trips!
DeAnna Keller says
I would love to go with my hubby and kids because we’ve heard awesome stories from friends who’ve been there and we never take vacations so this would be great! We only live less than an hour away so this would be convenient!
Joe U says
Been to kalahari once, had a great time. would love to go back!
Ashley Faulkner says
This place looks great! What a fun family vacation!!
Vicki G says
We had the pleasure of being able to stay at a Kalahari water park once and we all had a blast! So much fun!
Ashley says
We would love to go because it sounds like a lot of fun!
keely hostetter says
We would love it because my kids love the water and it is always fun to stay at a hotel. Looks so fun!
Becky Schiavone says
Oh I can imagine the fun Thad would have here! Me and daddy too!
Sarah Wunderlich says
Looks like a great family vacation!
Missy Schutz says
The kids love the water and slides are a fav. A vacation would be amazing!!
Angela Kramer says
This looks like SO much fun!! I love that they have so much more than just the water park to offer! My daughter and I would love the water slides, while my husband would more prefer the arcade! 🙂
Devany says
Wow, we’d love to visit! We live close enough that I’ve been checking out their website!
Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
Oh I don’t think I realized that you lived near! Yay!
Emma says
This place looks amazing! I wish we lived close enough to visit!
Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
Oh it was super fun. They have a couple others throughout the country, too. Definitely look on their website to see if there is one close by!