How long is the Boomslang canopy walk?
around 130-metres long
Kirstenbosch’s winding walkway, affectionately known as the boomslang, starts at ground level and extends high above the treetops, offering stunning views of Table Mountain and lesser-seen parts of the city. The timber-and-steel walkway is around 130-metres long and is wheelchair-friendly.
How long is the Boomslang Kirstenbosch?
130m long
It is a steel and timber structure, 130m long. It is 11.5m at its highest point, yet it starts at ground level and has a very gentle gradient thoughout its crescent shape.
Is Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens man made?
The Botanical Society Conservatory, is a custom-built glasshouse to grow and display plants from the arid regions that cannot survive outdoors. There are over 7 000 species in cultivation at Kirstenbosch, including many rare and threatened species. More than just a garden, Kirstenbosch is part of a nature reserve.
Do you get Boomslang in Cape Town?
The 6 venomous snakes found in the Western Cape are the Cape cobra, puff adder, berg adder, boomslang, rinkhals, and black spitting cobra.
How did Kirstenbosch get its name?
Kirstenbosch was named after a German official of the Dutch East India Company named Johan Frederick Kirsten. Before he owned the garden, which was a woodcutter’s post at first, he was an official resident in Simon’s Town and owned considerable property in Constantia.
Are black mambas in Cape Town?
Where to find them: Black mambas dwell in savannah grasses, bushes, tree hollows (and the odd house) in coastline regions of Limpopo, North West, Mpumalanga and Northern KwaZulu-Natal. (Another good reason to head to Cape Town!)
How can you tell a boomslang?
The Boomslang can be identified by the short stubby snout and large eye. In juveniles (under a meter) the eye is a bright emerald colour, going olive green as they age while the overall body colour is grey and not green.