THINGS TO DO IN VICTORIA FALLS THAT WILL GET YOUR HEART RACING AND ADRENALINE PUMPING!
Victoria Falls is one of the Adrenaline Capitals of the World and offers a wide range of activities and bucket list ideas to give you the ultimate adrenaline rush. It’s just one of those destinations that has something for everyone! Heights, speed, death defying drops, close encounters with animals and so much more!
Did you know? The rush of adrenaline is caused by the release of hormones such as epinephrine and norepinephrine! As a result, adrenaline rush activities are a great way to challenge yourself, build confidence and have fun with new people!
Whether you are into throwing yourself off cliffs, tackling turbulent waters, swinging between gorges or coming face to face with lions, Victoria Falls has it all. A destination with plenty of adrenaline-filled activities for all the thrill seekers out there!
To help you choose your preferred adrenaline type, we have listed our 7 best adrenaline activities!
1. Bungee Jump Activity
Hands down, one of the scariest, gravity-defying, adrenaline-filled things someone can do in Victoria Falls. It goes against everything in your comfort zone to purposefully throw your body off a 111m-high bridge, yet people do it in their droves! With a spectacular backdrop of the epic waterfalls, this must be the most beautiful bungee on the planet.
This extreme adrenaline-filled activity is not for the faint-hearted and many don’t make it off the platform. Brave and confident until they stand on the edge, and then second guess their decision. Take the leap off the bridge and plummet towards the rapids of the mighty Zambezi River. Even the most adrenaline junkie will not forget this experience any time soon!
This activity is something that can be done in many places around the world, but none of the others offer a backdrop of Victoria Falls. The thrill of standing on a massive bridge connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia over the Batoka Gorge with the Mighty Victoria Falls behind you and the thundering Zambezi River 150 meters below you is second to none. A turbulent death trap of fast moving rapids full of massive crocodiles and hippos!
With that said, it is incredibly safe run by extremely professional, trained staff and you will not regret your decision to take the plunge. Only a handful of people get to see Victoria Falls upside down after diving from a height with their heart pumping full of adrenaline! A must do activity if adrenaline is your thing.
If you want to get an idea of what it is like, check out Will Smith’s jump [R] a few years back…the most scenic bungee jump in the world!
2. Lion Encounter: Feast of the Beasts
Nothing gets the adrenaline racing like a close-up encounter with dangerous wildlife. The Feast of the Beast Lion Encounter is an adrenaline activity that gives you the opportunity to get up close and personal with Big Male Lions.
These animals strike fear into the hearts of elephants, buffalo and hippos, all big powerful animals. We humans are insignificant compared to these beasts.
This conservation orientated experience showcases a variety of wildlife with the aim of raising funds for conservation and spreading awareness about nature, the environment and how humans and lions can co-exist.
Very few thrill-seekers in the world can say they have felt the adrenaline of standing in front of fully grown male lions as they speed down towards them for their food and live to tell the tale! Your body can’t help feeling the “danger” and triggering your flight or fight response.
3. White Water Raft the Zambezi Activity
This is type of adrenaline activity just keeps on giving! Not like many adrenaline adventures that happen fast and are over quickly. White water rafting is one of those things to do that offers an adrenaline rush from start to finish! Just as you tumble through one rapid, and think you have a chance to breathe, the excitement does not stop there with the next rapid following soon after.
This activity is one of the most popular to do in Victoria Falls and great for groups. You all clamber onto a raft in the hope that you will be the only group to conquer the rapids and come out dry at the other end! All have this ambitious goal, but all fail.
You WILL get wet and some will be swimming, because the Zambezi River always wins!
This activity closes during the highest water periods, usually May to July, depending on the rainfall that year. The best times are between August and January.
The rapids are the most hectic in April and August, either side of the high water mark. Choose between a half-day rafting trip, or a full day rafting trip. For those that have the stomach for non-stop adrenaline, the white water rafting activity is the perfect adrenaline journey for you to do in Victoria Falls!
One thing is for sure, you will be exhausted after it, feeling like you’ve already done your exercise for the next week!
Take on the white waters of the MIGHTY Zambezi!
4. Gorge Swing Activity
This is one of those thrills that’s either your cup of tea, or it isn’t! Like the bungee jumping activity, it involves hurling yourself off a platform and free falling 110m down into the gorge. Unlike the bungee jump, the main difference is that this activity is a swing… a giant swing. Instead of a bounce, it gives you a 360 degree view of the spectacular cliffs of the gorge around you, and the rushing Zambezi River below you.
Many claim that this swing adrenaline-filled activity is more of a rush than the bungee jump with the free fall feeling much longer. Of course, with the swing you pendulum side to side several times before being hoisted back up to the platform. Unlike the bungee, you are the right way up in your harness, meaning you can enjoy seeing the incredible terrain from a very unique perspective.
This blood pumping activity is offered daily and is one of those things to do anytime of the day. The area is conveniently located at the incredible Look Out Café. It’s a great activity to combine with a meal and drinks to calm the nerves and racing heart!
Just take the step!
5. Adrenaline Jet Boat Ride under Victoria Falls!
One of the most unique things to do, and ways to see the Mighty Victoria Falls. Who else gets to say they have experienced Victoria Falls from underneath it! Getting soaked in the spray of the waterfall, and deafened by the thunder of the plunging water. Definitely an activity to do for those adrenaline junkies out there!
In custom-made 465 horsepower Jet Boats, captained by a seasoned professional guide who will take you on an exhilarating ride under the waterfall and through the turbulent rapids for a fast-paced heart-pounding activity over the thundering Zambezi River.
Safety is always the number one priority, and whilst it rushes just feet from the edges of the gorge, bouncing over rapids, our experienced teams know exactly what they are doing, and never take risks. We will always get you home safe and sound, albeit a slightly faster heart beat!
An adventurous, nerve-wracking and fast-passing sports activity that is a must on your list of things to do in Victoria Falls!
Heart-racing, fast-paced adrenaline activity!
6. Devils Pool Activity
Ever wonder what it would look like being right on the edge of the Victoria Falls looking over at the magnificent waterfall tumbling down? This is a mind-blowing activity for anyone with a sense of adventure and looking for that ultimate adrenaline rush!
Take a tour of Livingstone Island, ending up literally in a pool right on the edge of the cascading waterfall. Peer over into the misty abyss full of adrenaline, holding on for dear life. This is one of the most unique things to do in Victoria Falls, and a pulse-quickening activity unlike any other.
For participants staying on the Zimbabwean side of the Victoria Falls, please note that this activity is only run from Zambia, as such you will need to cross the border in order to take your plunge into the Devils Pool! Fear not, we will provide all the information you need to know about crossing over to Zambia!
Another uniquely terrifying activity to do at the Falls!
Our infinite pool is better than yours!
7. Canopy Tour Zip Line Activity
The Canopy Zip Line Activity is a great thing to do in Victoria Falls if you are looking for a bit of an adrenaline rush, but nothing too over the top!
This outdoor activity offers a bit of everything really, a rush of adrenaline coupled with great scenic views of the gorge cliffs as you go zip lining through the air above the mighty Zambezi River.
9 zip lines zig-zag you through the air from the top of the gorge down to the bottom, each landing on a secure platform at various levels of the side if the gorge. Strapped in the safety equipment, these zip lines see you soar over the river below, providing a well-controlled, but no less of an effective adrenaline rush. Great activities to do with kids, and one of the only adrenaline things to do that the whole family can enjoy.
The Canopy tour is offered all day every day and is a great alternative for those that seek adrenaline, but not prepared to throw themselves off a bridge or a gorge!
Perfect activity for those looking for a more controlled adrenaline rush!
Explore the canopy along the gorge.
Author’s Final Thoughts
In conclusion, Victoria Falls is a hub for adrenaline junkies from all over the world. With a range of activities, from bungee jumping to lion encounters and white water rafting to gorge swinging, there’s something for everyone to experience.
Each of these activities promises to get your heart racing and your adrenaline pumping. This is the place to acquire unforgettable adventures that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Whether a seasoned thrill-seeker or just looking to try something new, Victoria Falls is definitely a destination to add to your bucket list.
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