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“The Longest slide in Victoria Falls…”
The Bridge Slide offers you a remarkable opportunity of sheer fun in front of the falls.
The slide begins on the Zambian bank of the gorge and ends on the Zimbabwean side of the bridge.
As you slide from the gorge towards the bridge, you will get an incredible view of the falls and the bridge during this amazing BIG AIR EXPERIENCE. |
The 102 year “Grand ol’ Dame” Bridge is suspended between 2 countries and the only place in the world that you get to slide in no-mans land.
Just step off the edge of the gorge and slide towards the bridge.
The slide platform consists of two areas, one of which is available for viewing purposes and the other is restricted solely for the slider/s and the crew. The clients are attached to the cable using a twin bearing inbound pulley that can take up 1.5 tonnes.
Due to the nature of the catinery (the slack in the cable) the slider will come to a slow stop on the upper part of the cable. Before the slider begins to slide backwards a recovery operator on a separate slider will meet the client and attach himself to the slider of the client/s. The recovery operator is then retrieved along with the client back towards the bridge platform. Once the client has been detached from the slider, he/she is assisted over the railing and joins both the swingers and jumpers on the walk out.
What “TO” bring:
- Passport – no visa necessary
- US$ to purchase Merchandise, etc.
- No special clothing, equipment or experience is necessary.
What “NOT” to bring:
- Sliders are advised to remove any Jewellery and Accessories or CLOTHING that may fall off.
Age Restrictions
- Age: Minimum – 14 years. Anyone under this age can tandem with a guardian.
- 18yrs and under must have written consent of parent or guardian.
Booking Restrictions
- Weight: Minimum – 40 kilograms, Maximum – 140 kilograms.
Notes:
Guests are required to make their own way to the Bridge. Sufficient time must be allowed to get from Victoria Falls / Livingstone town to the border, through Customs & Immigration then down to the bridge and up to the registration check in. Clients are recommended to leave town 1 hour before appointed slide time. Certificates will be issued to all clients who slide.
General Info
Slide Masters - All Slide Masters are first aid qualified and carry a communication radio. First aid kits are available on site.
Health - Clients will be asked to declare any illnesses, injuries or ailments that may affect them during the slide.
Indemnity & Insurance - Shearwater Adventures has a Public Liability Insurance cover of USD 2 million per incident, which is underwritten by Lloyds of London.
Videos and Photos – Videos and photos are taken on all jumps. All videos and photos are displayed at the Registration Office on the Bridge and purchased from the Sales desk.
Merchandise – Big Air merchandising includes items such as shirts, caps, fleeces as well as a variety of cold drinks and snacks, are available from the registration area.
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