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A BUNGEE AND A MICROLIGHT OVER VICTORIA FALLS

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by David Simpson

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VIC FALLS, DAY 3, pt2

I’m not going to miss out on another opportunity to do a bungee jump especially seeing as its directly beside one of the largest waterfalls in the world.

  • Birds eye view of Victoria Falls in Zambia, Africa. A bungee and a microlight over Victoria Falls
  • Birds eye view of Victoria Falls in Zambia, Africa. A bungee and a microlight over Victoria Falls
  • David Simpson bungee jump at Victoria Falls in Zambia, Africa. A bungee and a microlight over Victoria Falls
  • David Simpson bungee jump at Victoria Falls in Zambia, Africa. A bungee and a microlight over Victoria Falls

JUMPING BACKWARDS

I was slightly more chilled out compared to my first effort in NZ and just couldn’t wait to jump! I decided to do this one backwards and if I’m honest slightly regretted it. When doing a bungee there is nothing quite likely plummeting face first towards the ground beneath you!

David Simpson bungee jump at Victoria Falls in Zambia, Africa. A bungee and a microlight over Victoria Falls

Jumping backwards gave me no idea of how high the jump was or how close I was getting to the Zambezi River. I suppose the suspense will do it for some but personally I prefer to see it head on.

VIC FALLS….

  • It is the largest waterfall in the world
  • 108m tall
  • 1708m wide.
  • It was named by the explorer David Livingston
  • After the British monarch at the time, Queen Victoria

MICROLIGHT

It was back over to Zambia and another $55 for the privilege to get to the airport for our microlight trip. Dad is still feeling poorly so he has had to miss out on it which is a shame as it’s something not to be missed.

David Simpson microlight flight at Victoria Falls in Zambia, Africa. A bungee and a microlight over Victoria Falls

If you are making frequent trips across these borders do check if you qualify for a multi entrance visa (for Zimbabwe) as I had to pay $55 every time I an excursion in Zambia. Irish people can’t apply for a multi entrance visa – not when I went anyway.

It was stunning and even though it was dry season you can really see why the Falls are so famous it is really the only way to get a scale of it!

  • David Simpson microlight flight at Victoria Falls in Zambia, Africa. A bungee and a microlight over Victoria Falls
  • David Simpson microlight flight at Victoria Falls in Zambia, Africa. A bungee and a microlight over Victoria Falls
  • David Simpson microlight flight at Victoria Falls in Zambia, Africa. A bungee and a microlight over Victoria Falls
  • David Simpson microlight flight at Victoria Falls in Zambia, Africa. A bungee and a microlight over Victoria Falls

SPRAY

In winter season you are obviously guaranteed more water but the spray from the falls make it difficult to see what you can see during the summer months. The pilot takes you around the river in the Zambian side, pointing out all the animals, from Giraffes to Elephants. It’s not uncommon to see lions either.

David Simpson microlight flight at Victoria Falls in Zambia, Africa. A bungee and a microlight over Victoria Falls
David Simpson microlight flight at Victoria Falls in Zambia, Africa. A bungee and a microlight over Victoria Falls

FINAL THOUGHTS

Any day which involves a Bungee jump is considered a good day!

NEXT UP

Off for a 3day cruise along the Zambezi in Namibia. Click to read

SAFE TRAVELS, DS x
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This post is part of the Southern Africa Series, click to explore or for episode 1 click here.

Question Time

  • Have you ever done a bungee, where?
  • Have you been on a microlight?
  • What is your favourite?

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About the Author

David Simpson
From Northern Ireland, David is a keen fitness fanatic, aspiring photographer and adrenaline junkie (with motion sickness). Well on his way to visiting every country in the world, David usually lives outside of his comfort zone. Whether that’s talking his way out of problems in a Peruvian Police Station, getting mashed with the Maseru tribe in the Drakensberg mountains or just chilling on the beach, he’s an all or nothing guy.
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