'Wild Savanna Expedition'

Launched Sept. 12 … 15 species of wildlife up close

River Trail section expanded with free access

Visitors at Everland's 'Wild Savanna Expedition' [Everland]
Visitors at Everland's 'Wild Savanna Expedition' [Everland]

Everland, operated by Samsung C&T's resort division, said Tuesday that its new safari walking tour "Wild Savanna Expedition" drew more than 100,000 visitors in its first 10 days since opening.

Launched alongside the fall festival on Sept. 12, Wild Savanna Expedition lets visitors walk a 1-kilometer stretch of the Lost Valley area that previously required a vehicle tour. Guests can encounter 15 species of wildlife up close, including giraffes, elephants and rhinoceroses.

The "River Trail" section — a pontoon bridge path running over the waterway between Safari World and Lost Valley — has been particularly popular, the park said. Everland expanded the River Trail, which had previously been a paid attraction, to free access. From the bridge, visitors can also view predators such as lions and hyenas on the far bank.

The program also offers educational value for younger visitors. Zookeepers provide animal storytelling sessions and conservation education on endangered species, and guests who complete the full route receive a commemorative explorer certificate.

The fall festival is running alongside Wild Savanna Expedition. After dark, visitors can head to "Blood City Zero," the festival's signature horror-themed zone, for zombie encounters and immersive horror performances.

"Wild Savanna Expedition is the culmination of our long safari expertise, designed to let guests feel the breath of wild animals at close range," an Everland official said. "We hope visitors will enjoy the ultimate autumn outing — walking through the great savanna by day and thrilling immersive horror experiences by night — with content that spans all generations."


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