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Friday, November 13, 2026 — Dedication and Ribbon-Cutting
Children and adults participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Kalahari Resorts Spotsylvania.
Photo courtesy of Kalahari Resorts & Conventions / Morning Walk USA.
A marching band performs outside Kalahari Resorts Spotsylvania during Friday's dedication celebration.
Photo courtesy of Kalahari Resorts & Conventions / Morning Walk USA.
The Nelson’s and a guest pose for a photograph inside Kalahari Resorts Spotsylvania during the opening celebration.
Photo courtesy of Kalahari Resorts & Conventions / Morning Walk USA.
Thursday, November 12, 2026 — Guided Tour
The completed Kalahari Resorts & Conventions hotel in Thornburg, Spotsylvania County, photographed during Thursday's guided tour.
Photo by John L. Williams / The Spotsylvania Gazette.
The entrance to the Kalahari Resorts & Conventions convention center.
Photo by John L. Williams / The Spotsylvania Gazette.
The resort lobby decorated with balloons ahead of Friday's grand opening.
Photo by John L. Williams / The Spotsylvania Gazette.
Zebra artwork stretches across the floor inside Kalahari Resorts Spotsylvania.
Photo by John L. Williams / The Spotsylvania Gazette.
Blue and yellow waterslides inside a play area at Kalahari's indoor waterpark.
Photo supplied by John L. Williams / The Spotsylvania Gazette.
The Kalahari elephant logo overlooks the indoor waterpark entrance.
Photo by John L. Williams / The Spotsylvania Gazette.
Brightly colored cabanas overlook the indoor waterpark at Kalahari Resorts Spotsylvania.
Photo by John L. Williams / The Spotsylvan
Two giraffe sculptures stand near colorful waterslides inside the indoor waterpark.
Photo by John L. Williams / The Spotsylvania Gazette.
An oversized illustrated storybook featuring Tiko the elephant stands between two giraffe sculptures.
Photo by John L. Williams / The Spotsylvania Gazette.
Colorful arcade games and attractions inside Tom Foolerys Adventure Park.
Photo by John L. Williams / The Spotsylvania Gazette.
An elevated view of the indoor roller coaster track and arcade games at Tom Foolerys Adventure Park.
Photo by John L. Williams / The Spotsylvania Gazette.
Sculptures displayed beneath a sign inviting visitors to Kalahari's African Art Gallery.
Photo by John L. Williams / The Spotsylvania Gazette.
A carved bust rests on an intricately decorated wooden table inside Kalahari Resorts Spotsylvania.
Photo by John L. Williams / The Spotsylvania Gazette.
Three gorilla sculptures, including a young gorilla, are displayed inside the resort.
Photo by John L. Williams / The Spotsylvania Gazette.
A relief map of Africa is surrounded by paintings, woven baskets, sculptures, and other decorative artwork.
Photo by John L. Williams / The Spotsylvania Gazette.
A display of woven baskets forms the backdrop for a carved wooden table topped with elephant sculptures.
Photo by John L. Williams / The Spotsylvania Gazette.
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