by Debra Corbeil

Created on: April 14, 2009

Livingstone, Zambia. Home to the mighty Victoria Falls it is known as Africa's adventure capital. Dr. Livingstone discovered the falls in the 1855 and people have been flocking to see "The Smoke That Thunders" ever since. It is one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world and the country has done an amazing job of preserving its beauty while developing an impressive Eco-tourism destination.

Everything you could possibly want in an adventure holiday can be done right from this town. Safaris, white water rafting, bungee jumping and helicopter flights. Days can be filled with one adventure after another.

As any true adventurer can tell you, one can't be on an expedition while staying in luxury accommodation. Good thing there are plenty of campsites near the falls. Livingstone Safari Lodge is a great deal at $4 per night. Situated on the main road leading to the falls it is a good central location for all activities. From here you can book any adventure at a reasonable price with door-to-door service.

A trip to Victoria Falls wouldn't be complete without a stop at the gorge swing as seen on The Amazing Race. Doing your best Tom Cruise impersonation, your day starts with a 55-meter (160 ft) abseil down the cliff into Batoka Gorge. After a nice hike back up the ravine, your legs are warmed up for a Superman jump. You soar over the gorge on a zip line trying to make it to the other side. As you stare into the depths below you are pulled back to safety only to do it all over again. After two jumps, you are now more than ready for the final activity of the day.

The Gorge Swing is a bungee jump with a twist. It is your choice, do you want to fall back into the gorge, or are you going to be more daring and jump face first? Don't worry, for the bargain price of $90, you are allowed two jumps so you can try one, and then the other. The 55m free-fall is a thrill, but it is the abrupt snap at the end that takes your breath away. The line tightens and whips you across to the other side of the gorge at 120km (75 miles) per hour. You swing back and forth several times until you are safely lowered to the ground. It is a thrill like no other.

It is only half way through the day, and it is time to catch a helicopter to take you to an Ariel view of the falls. They call this thrill, white water rafting in the sky. The pilot takes you right down to the Zambezi River. The high cliffs rise above you as you twist and turn your way through the canyons following the river gorge.

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