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Tower of Terror

Gold Reef City

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Tower of Terror is notable for holding the record for the highest G-force on any roller coaster in the world. The ride has been described as the "scariest in Africa."

Roller Coaster Stats

Year Track Type Designer
2001 Steel Dive Coaster Giovanola
  • Height
    112
    feet
  • Drop
    164
    feet
  • Angle Of Descent
    90°
    degrees
  • Top Speed
    59
    miles per hour
  • G-force
    6.3
    G's
  • Ride Time
    1 minute, 50 seconds
    minutes : seconds
  • Ride Capacity
    160
    riders per hour
  • Number Of Trains
    1 - 8 passenger
     

Tower of Terror Facts & History

Features: Elevator Lift, 49-foot Descent Below Ground

June 4, 2008 – Relaunched after R10-million spent on replacing the lift hill with an elevator lift and a new open-air train with 8 seats instead of 4.

2005–2007 – Standing-But-Not-Operating (SBNO)

Opening date: November 30, 2001

Individual car has two rows each, seating four abreast per row.

Where to Coast

Visit Gold Reef City to ride this roller coaster.

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