It has always been in my thoughts--bungee jumping. Finally, I got my chance to do it at the Victoria Falls bridge. A hundred and eleven meter leap into big African air. Third highest in the world. It was a solo travel but lucky for me, a hawker volunteered to hold my camera and take photos of my historical jump (historical for me, at least). Not wanting to take my chances, I also signed up to have my jump video taped by the crew. It was not cheap but what the heck, it just had to be documented properly.
It was a most liberating experience. You know when you just stand there at the edge of the ramp trusting that a piece of rope will keep you safe and then, you let go of everything. It is a case of accepting one's mortality and jumping to freedom. The feeling is indescribable. Such an extraordinary release and an extraordinary high afterwards.
Some useful information:
1. I took the Big Air combo package which is a combination of three activities: the zip line/slide, the bungee jump and the swing. It costs $210 per person.The Slide
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| The zip line starts from the Batoka Gorge going to the end of the Victoria Falls bridge at the Zimbabwean side. |
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| 5,4,3,2,1 Bungee! For a while, I felt like my heart was about to stop breathing and then.... release! Freedom. |
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| Then you jump again, feet first this time. The view is just awesome. Above you are the people cheering and shouting. Below is the frothy waters of the Zambezi. Bliss! |
2. A separate fee of $50 is charged if you want a video of the whole experience.
3. The bungee jump location is the bridge connecting Zambia and Zimbabwe. You need to bring your passport.
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