1. Victoria Falls Bridge, Zimbabwe/Zambia
www.amazingvictoriafalls.com
Victoria Falls view is breathtaking and makes you wish to embrace the place. Well, there’s an opportunity to do so if you’re brave enough. Bungee jumps near the falls could be done from Victoria Falls Bridge, which is about 500ft (152m) tall above the Zambezi River. The bridge is exactly on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, so you’d have to take the passport with you and give a statement that you’ll come back to the country from which you have approached the bridge. It sounds like a hassle, but it’s worth.
2. Royal George Suspension Bridge, Colorado
www.eyefetch.com
This is the highest suspension bridge in the world with 321m (1053) in height. Bungee jumping takes place only once a year, during Go Fast Games, so everyone who wants to try this site has to book it first. However, it’s worth waiting if you dare to jump from the bridge to Colorado River and the rocks around.
3. Bloukrans Bridge, South Africa
www.ilovecapetown.com
Bloukrans Bridge is over the same name river in Tsitsikamma National Park in South Africa, so the amazing view is guaranteed. You can walk up to the bridge or use the zip wire for faster arrival and all that is left to you is to face your fear. You would jump from a 216m (710ft) tall bridge, but the modern technology secures very smooth jump, however.
4. Volcano Bungee, Chile
www.flickr.com
This is the most unique and probably the most exciting bungee jump site in the world. A helicopter would take you up to the volcano where you should jump from the helicopter to the molten lava. It’s about 106m (350ft) long cord that would bring you about 200m (700ft) to the lava. And that’s not all. After the jump, the helicopter takes you back to the base while you are dangling on the cord about 35 miles of ride.
5. 007 Bungee Jumping Center, Switzerland
www.panoramio.com
Not all great bungee sites are located in Africa and America. Europe’s best is in beautiful Switzerland. James Bond made a jump to the Lake Vogorno from 220m (721ft) tall bridge during the shooting of “Golden Eye” and made this place famous. To retain the popularity f the site Swiss decided to be practical and gave it the name “007 Bungee Jumping Center.”
6. Blue Thunder Bungee, Canada
www.xfellow.com
Despite the bungee sites placed somewhere deep in nature wonders, there are some on city skyscrapers. This one is located in world’s largest mall in Edmonton, Canada, and it’s also the world’s highest indoor jump pod. It offers a 106ft jump to the water, while for the most extreme jumpers full body dunks are also available.
7. Bhote Kosi River on Himalayas, Nepal
www.flickr.com
Those who can’t get excited enough of climbing on Himalayas could try this bungee opportunity. The suspension bridge is build to connect two sides of the valley on the border between Nepal and Tibet where Bhote Kosi River flows. Jump’s height is 160m (524ft). It is considered as one of the most beautiful places for bungee in the world.
8. Nevis Highwire Bungee
www.odt.co.nz
Placed in enjoyable New Zealand hills, somewhere where “Lord of the Rings” trilogy was shot, the jump pod is suspended by steel cables and it is reachable only by cable car. It’s unique because at the top the canyon is wide, but it narrows dramatically to the river down. The jump pod is high “only” 134 meters (440ft), although it might looks much higher.
9. Bungee Bullet, Australia
www.flickr.com
Experienced bungee jumpers might argue that this is not real bungee jump, but it could be quite exhilarating experience, so it’s worth mentioning. Located on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland this is a reverse bungee jump pod. You can sit into the dual-sit capsule and get shot of 164ft in the air before landing which is a second jump actually.
10. Colorado River Bridge, Costa Rica
www.1-costaricalink.com
This is a must for adrenaline seekers. With the breathtaking forest all around, you would like to jump into this majestic nature and embrace it. The bridge is only 81 meters (265 feet) high, but you won’t miss adrenaline for sure.
