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Victoria Falls Bridge Bungee Jump
Plunge 111 meters into the Zambezi gorge from one of the world's highest commercial bungee sites
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Plunge 111 meters into the Zambezi gorge from one of the world's highest commercial bungee sites
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Launch yourself 111 meters above the Zambezi on three heart-racing adventures from the iconic bridge.
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1 hr
Plunge 111 meters from the historic bridge into Batoka Gorge with the Zambezi thundering below.
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The landmarks, rooms, and views travelers on this tour remember — all visible on a single visit.
The central jump point offers a view of the Zambezi River 111 meters below. This landmark connects Zimbabwe and Zambia and is a marvel of 1905 engineering.
Border Control Gate
Zambezi Canyon
The bungee jump provides a vertical freefall, while the swing offers a wide pendulum arc; most visitors choose the jump for pure intensity and the swing for shared experiences with victoria falls bungee jump price tours.
| Feature | Top pick Bungee Jump | Bridge Swing |
|---|---|---|
Adrenaline level |
High | High |
Falling style |
Vertical head-first | Pendulum arc |
Physical exertion |
Low | Low |
Price |
194 USD | 194 USD |
Duration |
15 minutes | 15 minutes |
Harness type |
Ankle and body | Full body |
| See tickets → |
Verdict: Opt for the bungee jump if you prioritize a pure gravity-defying drop, or select the swing for tandem victoria falls bungee jump price tickets that allow you to plummet alongside a partner.
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Victoria Falls Bridge, Zimbabwe/Zambia Border
Main staging area for all bridge activities
Direct transfer from town centers to the border gate
Accessible from Victoria Falls town via main road
Wear secure, closed-toe footwear suitable for walking on the Victoria Falls Bridge metal grating. Comfortable clothing that allows for a harness is recommended.
All visitors must pass through border security to access the Victoria Falls Bridge. Large bags are discouraged and should be left at your accommodation.
Personal cameras are permitted, but operators can capture professional footage of your leap for purchase. Secure straps are necessary for any equipment brought onto the structure.
The bridge walkway involves uneven surfaces and metal grating. Participants must be physically capable of walking to the jump point at Victoria Falls Bridge.
Mobile phones must be secured in a zipped pocket or left behind. Using a phone during the jump sequence is strictly prohibited.
Children must meet specific weight and age requirements set by the operator. Guardian consent is required for participants under 18 years of age.
No food or drink is permitted on the Victoria Falls Bridge platform. Refreshments are available at the nearby cafe outside the border gate.
Animals are not allowed on the bridge. The area is a controlled border zone.
Tandem jumps are subject to operator availability and total weight restrictions. Always confirm your weight at the booking desk upon arrival.
Victoria Falls Bridge, Zimbabwe/Zambia Border
Main staging area for all bridge activities
Get directionsBest time to go, insider tips, nearby landmarks, and the cancellation fine print — flip through to skim what matters to you.
How crowds, weather, and events shift across the year.
Warm weather with clear skies ideal for photography.
Start of the rainy season may affect visibility.
Lower visitor volume for victoria falls bungee jump price tours.
Cooler temperatures and peak flow conditions.
Small details that turn a good visit into a great one.
Reserve your spot to secure your preferred morning slot.
Always carry your original passport for border crossing verification.
Check operator weight limits before purchasing victoria falls bungee jump price tickets.
Review the professional photo package options immediately after your jump.
Aim for 09:00 to avoid mid-day queues at the bridge border.
Non-bookable sights within a short walk — free to visit, easy to pair.
Dense forest offering views of the waterfall spray.
Natural rock pool situated on the edge of the falls.
Narrow footbridge providing views into the canyon.
Flexible, no hidden fees.
Cancellations made within 24 hours of the booking time are non-refundable. All activities incur the standard 194 USD bungee jump activity fee per person.
Hand-picked options within walking distance — pick a district for vibe, or a specific hotel for convenience.
Historic colonial-style hotel overlooking the bridge
Family-oriented resort near the park entrance
Popular social hub for adventure travelers
The Victoria Falls Bridge bungee jump operates from a 111-metre steel span completed in 1905, fourteen months after construction began under the direction of George Andrew Hobson. Cecil Rhodes had envisioned a railway line close enough to the falls that spray would dampen the carriages; the arch he commissioned now anchors one of the world's highest commercial bungee sites, suspended directly above the Batoka Gorge where the Zambezi narrows to less than sixty metres wide. The jump was pioneered in 1993 by New Zealand operator A.J. Hackett, who recognised the bridge's twin advantages: year-round accessibility and a freefall zone unobstructed by rock outcrops or shifting water levels. Today the Victoria Falls bungee jump price reflects a tightly regulated operation managed by Shearwater Adventures, the sole concessionaire licensed to conduct jumps from the bridge. The standard rate of 194 USD per person includes harness fitting, safety briefing, bridge access, and retrieval from the static line at the base of the swing. Tandem jumps are not offered due to the bridge's fixed rigging geometry, which accommodates only single-jumper harness configurations. Combo packages bundle the bungee with the gorge swing—a pendulum arc that reaches 70 metres at its apex—and a 200-metre cable slide across the gorge mouth, all three activities conducted from the same platform infrastructure. The pricing structure for combos typically ranges from 240 to 280 USD depending on seasonal demand and whether transport from Livingstone or Victoria Falls town is included. The bridge itself was fabricated in sections by the Cleveland Bridge & Engineering Company in Darlington, England, then shipped in pieces to Beira and transported inland by ox wagon. Its single-span arch design was chosen over a cantilever truss to preserve the gorge's visual integrity, and the structure still carries the Cape-to-Cairo railway line Rhodes championed but never completed. Modern bungee operations occupy a steel platform bolted to the downstream side of the deck, installed in 1997 after the Zambian and Zimbabwean governments formalised joint management of the border crossing. The jump itself lasts four to five seconds before the cord engages; participants often experience a brief moment of weightlessness as the rebound lifts them back above the spray line, where rainbows form in the mist during midday light.
"The bridge Rhodes built for trains now holds the highest commercial bungee site in southern Africa."
A step-by-step walkthrough of the visit — what you'll see, how long each stage takes, and the details that matter.
You walk onto the bridge deck just after nine, when the morning sun cuts low across the gorge and the spray from the falls drifts south on the prevailing wind. The crew fits your harness in a roped-off zone on the Zambian side, double-checking each buckle and carabiner while you watch earlier jumpers descend through the mist below. When your turn arrives, you shuffle to the platform edge—a narrow steel grid cantilevered over the void—and lean forward until your weight shifts past the tipping point. The freefall lasts four seconds, long enough to see the Zambezi's white rapids resolve into individual eddies and to feel the temperature drop as you pass through the spray envelope. The cord engages with a firm pull at the ankles, converting velocity into a smooth arc that rebounds you halfway back to the platform. You hang inverted for a moment, watching the gorge walls rotate, before the retrieval line lowers you onto a catwalk ten metres above the river. From there, a short ladder climb returns you to the bridge deck, where the crew unhooks your harness and hands you a digital video of the jump captured from a helmet-mounted camera. The entire sequence from platform to retrieval takes twelve minutes; the walk back across the bridge to the Zimbabwe side, where the spray thickens and the sound of the falls becomes a low, sustained roar, takes another five.
The entrance and bungee jump activity fee is 194 USD per person at the Victoria Falls Bridge.
Tandem jump options depend on weight and operator availability; check at the Victoria Falls Bridge desk.
The attraction is open daily from 09:00–17:00 for your bridge visit.
Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable, and the 194 USD fee applies to all confirmed bookings.
Book your victoria falls bungee jump price tickets online via the official site to ensure availability.
Personal cameras are restricted; the operator offers professional footage services at the Victoria Falls Bridge.
The best arrival window is 09:00–10:00 to enjoy the best light and fewer queues.
Participants must be at least 14 years old and meet safety criteria to jump at the Victoria Falls Bridge.
The Victoria Falls Bridge provides access to nearby vistas like the Knife Edge Bridge and falls viewports.
Yes, because the bridge sits on the border, a valid passport is mandatory for all visitors to the Victoria Falls Bridge.