Black Mamba fact file (video)

Narrated in the very "National Geographic" style (pls change it!), the video about the Black Mamba below is actually quite informative. The mamba, which is named "black mamba" because of the ink-black colouration of the inside of its mouth, is not only world's fastest snake, but also the longest venomous snake in Africa. The snake can be found all over Kenya and Tanzania, in eastern Uganda, in Mozambique, Swaziland, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana, as well as in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa and in northern Namibia.

Valley of a Thousand Hills: Stay at Black Mamba Backpackers & safe R25

Durban's Black Mamba Backpackers is situated in the middle of The Valley of a Thousand Hills Meander that has the most tranquil and relaxing surroundings with beautiful views of Bothas Hill.
Literally on a hill on a crest someway above Durban; Hillcrest was once a little hamlet that bordered on the Valley of a Thousand Hills, surrounded by green pastures and farmland. It was a retreat away from the hub of the city, somewhere one could escape to cooler air and guaranteed peace and quiet.

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They have a rustic bar, Jacuzzi and Internet (in the bar area), hammocks, swimming pool and pool, raised and sleeper tents, cosy African doubles and dorms, open air showers and a garden.

Btw - they are also offering a free airport pickup!

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