Abseiling - Victoria Falls

Abseiling has been used in varying capacities since the late 1800’s, but it has only become popular at Victoria Falls Zimbabwe in the past few years.

Many tourists flock here from all over the world in search of their very own action adventure at Victoria Falls Zimbabwe. And with the world’s largest waterfall as a backdrop is isn’t surprising that Victoria Falls Zimbabwe has become a premier destination for adrenaline junkies.

Abseiling involves scaling down a mountain face attached by your stomach to a harness. Using your arms and legs you descend using the rope. Of course you are hooked up to a pretty impressive harnessing system!

Witness the extreme beauty and magic of the Matopos hills in a mountain climbing expedition. Enjoy viewing the white and black rhinoceros, sable antelope, leopard and klipspringer that call this region home. Bird life is abundant and includes the world’s largest concentration of black eagles

Just downstream from the Victoria Falls there are a series of sharply zigzagging gorges. Abseiling at Victoria Falls Zimbabwe usually takes place in the dramatic Bakota Gorge.

The Gorges on this section of the Zambezi are as high as 120 meters. Formed by years of assault from the over 550 million liters of water cascading down the Falls and through these Gorges.

Abseiling at Victoria Falls is offered in one of the most visually impressive settings possible. Statuesque vertical drops are set against the violent rapids below which makes for one of the most beautiful abseiling experiences in the world.

Abseiling is completely safe. All tour operators ensure that the highest safety standards are met. Children under 10 years old are not allowed to abseil.

It’s not physically strenuous either. The only requirement is a moderate fitness level. Some abseilers can swing suspended like this all day.

Abseiling at Victoria Falls Zimbabwe can be taken as part of an adventure tours which include other high adrenaline pastimes such as gorge swings and even riverboarding. If you have come in search of adventure you are in the right place!