One of extreme activity you can do when you are on vacation is Bungee Jumping. What is Bungee Jumping? Free-falling from a tall structure while connected with a large elastic cord and seeing the ground getting closer and closer, that’s what bungee jumping is all about. The whole body gets filled with adrenaline and the experience is unique. Obviously not everyone is prepared or wants to try it, but for those who are willing to test their limits here are some of the best places to do it.
1. Great Canadian Bungee, Canada
If your on vacation at Canada and willing to test your adrenaline, you can jump in this place. This site is not only the highest bungee jump in Canada but also one of the world’s most spectacular places in the world. Jumping in an amphitheater of solid limestone and facing the deep aqua-blue, spring-fed lagoon makes the jump less scarier.. may be :D.. Great Canadian Bungee is just 20 minutes away from downtown Ottawa. You can try this and feel the unforgetable moment of your life.
2. Bloukrans River Bridge, South Africa
Bloukrans River Bridge place in South Africa, close to Nature’s Valley, Western Cape, some 40 kilometres east of Plettenberg Bay. This bridge known as the the highest single span arch bridge in the world and this make this site as the world’s highest commercially operated bungee jump (Guinness Book of World Records). The jump takes place from a platform below the roadway of the bridge, and the height to the valley floor is 216 metres (710 ft). Scared?
3. Victoria Falls Bridge, Zimbabwe
This is the largest waterfall in the world, but did you know it’s also a great place for bungee jumping? The Victoria Falls Bridge is where everything happens. Located in southern Africa in the “no mans land”, between Zambia and Zimbabwe, some call it the best bungee jump in the world, with a 111 metres plummet towards the Zambezi River. Those who operate it, will take you pictures and will also record a video of your jump if you want to buy it later on.
4. Ticino Valley, Switzerland
This site was being famous when used as a scene in Goldeneye, one of James Bond Movie. If you love the stunning Swiss scenery with the Alps on one side, a lake on the other and the azzure river at the bottom, or if you enjoy pure freefall swinging bungee, this is the place to be. Fighting for the highest bungee jump in the world, the Verzasca dam – a 220 metres high arch hydroelectric dam located in the Ticino Valley.
5. Bhote Khosi Bungee, Kathmandu, Nepal
Bhote Khosi River is located in the heart of the Himalayas just three hours from the capital of Nepal. Famous for white water rafting and canyoning, The country’s steepest river, flowing from Tibet through to India, is a great destination for trekkers and adventurers, but also for bungee jumpers. There’s a specially designed suspension bridge that offers a spectacular view of the surrounding jungle and the rushing rapids below, so if you lose interest or you don’t have the guts to take on a truly thrilling bungee experience, your eyes will surely enjoy.


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