VIC FALLS, DAY 3, pt2
Key TakeawayI teetered on the edge, heart racing, bungee cord taut, unsure of the plunge below then soared above Victoria Falls in a microlight, the roar of water and wild beauty consuming me. |
Join me on a bungee and a microlight flight 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 bungee jumping effort in NZ, and couldn’t wait to jump! I decided to do my Victoria Falls bungee backwards, and to be honest, I slightly regret it. Indeed, when doing a bungee jump, there is nothing quite like plummeting face-first towards the ground beneath you!
Jumping backwards gave me no idea of how high the jump was or how close I was getting to the Zambezi River. While the suspense may work for some, 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 Victoria Falls microlight. 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.
If you are making frequent trips across these borders, be sure to 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 challenging 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.
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.
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.
Question Time
- Have you ever done a bungee, where?
- Have you been on a microlight?
- What is your favourite?
Let me know in the comments below . . .
