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Wakala, Steel roller coaster at Bellewaerde, Belgium

Wakala is a steel roller coaster at Bellewaerde park spanning approximately 660 meters of track with two lift hills. The ride reaches speeds up to 50 kilometers per hour and features twists and airtime hills throughout the course.

Bellewaerde park invested significantly in this attraction as its largest single-ride investment since 1999. The addition marked a major expansion of the park's offerings for visitors seeking more thrilling experiences.

The trains resemble outrigger canoes, paying tribute to the Kwakwakaʼwakw indigenous people of the Canadian Pacific Northwest. This design choice makes the experience visually distinctive and tells a story as you ride.

Each of the three trains accommodates twenty riders per departure across ten cars arranged in two-seat rows. Individual safety lap bars secure each passenger, ensuring protection throughout the ride.

The track features a vertical spike where riders briefly pause before the train rolls backward and then continues forward. This unexpected element creates a moment of suspense that catches many visitors off guard.

Location: Ypres

Official opening: July 1, 2020

Address: 8902 Ypres, Belgium

Website: https://bellewaerde.be/nl/nieuwe-attractie-wakala

GPS coordinates: 50.84900,2.94748

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:41

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