Black Mamba
Height
85 ft
Speed
50 mph
Length
2,520 ft
Nested deep within the lush, subterranean trenches of Phantasialand’s African-themed area, Black Mamba immediately plunges riders into a thrilling, close-quarters chase. As the inverted train tears through the dense canopy and hand-carved rockwork, passengers experience intense positive G-forces while their feet dangle perilously close to the rugged stone walls. A rapid-fire sequence of inversions—including a vertical loop, a zero-G roll, and tight wingovers—whips riders through dark ravines and misty tunnels with breathless speed. The relentless pacing and dramatic near-miss encounters with the heavily themed terrain create a masterfully disorienting and exhilarating flight from start to finish.
Technical Specifications
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| Type | Inverted |
| Propulsion | Chain Lift |
| Opened | 2006 |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Height | 85 ft |
| Drop | 89 ft |
| Max Speed | 50 mph |
| Length | 2,520 ft |
| Inversions | 4 |
| Capacity | 1,500 riders per hour |