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VIC FALLS, DAY 3, pt2

A bungee and a microlight over Victoria Falls. I’m not going to miss out on another opportunity to do a bungee jump, especially since it’s directly beside one of the largest waterfalls in the world.

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, I slightly regretted it. Indeed, when doing a bungee jump, there is nothing quite like 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. While I suppose the suspense will do it for some, 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. Unfortunately, Dad is still feeling poorly, so he 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-entry visa (for Zimbabwe), as I had to pay $55 every time I took an excursion in Zambia. Unfortunately, Irish people can’t apply for a multi-entry visa – at least not when I went.

Despite it being the dry season, it was stunning, and you can really see why the Falls are so famous. Indeed, it is really the only way to get a true sense of their scale!

SPRAY

In the winter season, you are obviously guaranteed more water, but the spray from the falls makes it difficult to see what you can during the summer months. Meanwhile, the pilot takes you around the river on the Zambian side, pointing out all the animals, from giraffes to elephants. Additionally, 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.

To watch the video of my trip, head to my highlights on my Instagram.

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  • Have you ever done a bungee, where?
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