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

StatusOperating
TypeInverted
PropulsionChain Lift
Opened2006
ManufacturerBolliger & Mabillard
Height85 ft
Drop89 ft
Max Speed50 mph
Length2,520 ft
Inversions4
Capacity1,500 riders per hour