News about Deep in Africa – Adventure Trail

On 12 July 2022, Phantasialand opened Deep in Africa - Adventure Trail, a new adventure course woven into the African-themed area around Black Mamba. It gave Deep in Africa its first second attraction since the B&M inverted coaster opened in 2006. Looopings described a route filled with rope and wobble bridges, glass floors, stepping stones, hanging pots above the water, a drop pole, a rolling slide, fountains, waterfalls and sound effects. The trail finishes in a covered section with African decorations, giving the route a clear endpoint rather than feeling like a simple playground. For guests, the addition changed the way the area could be used. Deep in Africa was no longer only a dramatic queue and coaster setting for thrill seekers; families and visitors who prefer active exploration gained their own reason to linger there. The attraction is included in park admission, making it a low-threshold extra experience. Historically, the opening fits Phantasialand's habit of making existing themed worlds denser and more layered. The article also noted the connection to Belgian designer Eric Daman, who died earlier in 2022 and helped shape the atmosphere of Deep in Africa.

In April 2022, Phantasialand's work in Deep in Africa became visible in a very practical way: Black Mamba had to close for several days while a new climbing trail was being built around the roller coaster. For guests, the immediate impact was clear. One of the park's signature coasters would be unavailable from 25 to 29 April, right during a busy holiday period in parts of the Netherlands. Behind that inconvenience, however, was a notable expansion of the themed area. Looopings reported that the new trail would use rope bridges and other obstacles, turning the surroundings of Black Mamba into a more active visitor experience. At the time, Phantasialand had not yet fully introduced the project, but the direction was already visible: Deep in Africa was no longer just a dramatic backdrop for the 2006 B&M inverted coaster. The future Deep in Africa - Adventure Trail would add a second attraction to the area and broaden its appeal. For families and guests who prefer exploration over high-speed thrills, the work signalled a more accessible way to engage with one of the park's most atmospheric zones.