Kalahari on a Budget-Take 2

If you read my first Kalahari post, you will see that I
mentioned how much Kinley adores Kalahari. 
Naturally, when given a choice between a birthday party or a trip to
Kalahari, we all know what she chose……Kalahari.

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This time around, there were not any Groupon deals available
so I knew I had to get a little more tactful in money saving search.  I had been following a group on Facebook that
books groups of rooms and then you can reserve a room in their block at a discounted
price.  There are only select dates
available but that is ok because Kinley was willing to go at any time. The room
was not quite as cheap as I managed to get it last time but not horrible.  The Nomad room with all the taxes and fees
included came to $202.  This one however
did not come with any freebies like we received last trip.

The amazing view from our balcony

At check in, our room was not ready, which we were prepared
for as we were early but we were able to access the water park.  We were supposed to receive our room number
by text by 4pm and our bracelets would unlock the door.  Easy enough.

This was Kinley's first trip during summer, which meant her
first experience with the outdoor water activities, and boy was she excited!  We also brought our go-pro this time, which
allows me to share some great waterslide videos with you. 

We opted out of the locker rental this time to save some
money and just brought the necessities with us. 
This saved us $25.  We also
remembered to bring our souvenir cup from our last trip, which allowed drinks
at a much-discounted rate.

We did receive a bonus, if you will this trip.  We never received the text with our room
number by 4pm like we had been told. 
Around 5pm, my husband finally went up to ask and it seemed they had
forgotten about us by mistake.  To make
up for it, they gifted him $50 in arcade tokens.  In no way should you ever expect that, but it
was a nice bonus for us on this trip and allowed Kinley to win more toys from
the crane machines she loves so well.

Here is a breakdown of our spending this trip.

• Room for 1 night $202
• Snacks from candy shop $6
• Late night pizza hubby had to have $17
• Dinner in waterpark $31
• Breakfast $14
• Lunch in waterpark $22

Grand total of $292, which actually brings us in $44 cheaper
than our last visit.

Until next time Kalahari!