The Vic Falls Canopy Tours

“Tree top adventure offering a unique birds-eye view of one the seven natural wonders of the world”

Wild Horizons are excited to announce the launch of a new eco-adventure in Victoria Falls. The Vic Falls Canopy Tours will offer a network of slides, trails and rope bridge walkways within the canopy of the hardwood forest of the Zambezi gorges. This exciting and scenic activity offers amazing views of the turbulent rapids, the Victoria Falls Bridge and spray of the Falls. The Vic Falls Canopy Tour offers family fun and a unique birds-eye view of one the seven natural wonders of the world. This unique experience is suitable to adventure seekers of all ages including families and groups. Observe the riverine forest from a variety of different vantage points – from above, below and within the canopy itself. Experience forest birdlife, which can include the Knysna and Purple crested Turaco (Lourie) and Peregrine Falcons.

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The Vic Falls Canopy Tour consists of 9 different slides, varying in length (with the longest being approximately 85m and the shortest being 40m) and 1 cable bridge walkway. Our friendly and experienced staff will give you a detailed safety briefing before the canopy tour, taking you step by step through your upcoming adventure. There will be two guides on each tour. The activity duration is 2 to 2.5 hours.

A minimum of two guests needs to be booked to confirm a departure. If you are a single traveler, please chat to our reservations team and they will let you know when we have a confirmed departure that you can join. The tours will operate with a maximum of 8 guests per trip. Bigger groups will be accommodated on request. To ensure a private trip, we need to charge for a minimum of 6 guests.

Bookings for this exciting and scenic new eco-tour are open for tours commencing on the 1st of June 2013.

The Gorge Swing

“Zero Gravity”

Imagine swinging in a child's swing in the playground...now imagine a giant swing 95m long and 120m high above water...now imagine a 70m free fall before you begin swinging. Stop imagining and test your courage!

Our Gorge Swing is suspended across the gorge at a point where the width is 316m and 120m deep. A harness is attached to the jumper and then the jumping ropes, the other end of which is pivoted to the middle of the cable. The jumper leaps off the edge of the gorge, free falling about 70m before going into a 95m long pendulum type swing.

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Zip Line (Foofie Slide)

Hurtle at 106 km’s across the 425m gorge

Experience the adrenalin rush traveling a speed of 106 km’s hurtling 425m across the gorge, while suspended 120m above the breath taking beauty of the Zambezi water below!

As the river zigzags down the Batoka Gorges, our cable is suspended across from one side to the other. For this product you are harnessed and attached to a pulley, then launched over the edge picking up speed as you descend over the water and reaching a speed of 106 km an hour.

This activity is totally safe for children of all ages. Smaller children are harnessed with their parent/guardian and can enjoy high wire.

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The Flying Fox

Fly over the gorge!

Take a running jump into thin air over the chasm, soaring horizontally through the air over the turmoil of the Zambezi below.

The gorge at this point is 200 meters wide and 120 meters deep. This is a great appetizer before you try the Zip Line and Gorge Swing.

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Highwire Adrenalin Pass

Flying Fox, Zip Line & Gorge Swing

Morning: 09.00am – 12.30pm
Afternoon: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
The Adrenalin Highwire Pass includes 3 as specified activities and transfers.

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Highwire Adrenalin & Canopy Tour Pass

Flying Fox, Zip Line, Gorge Swing & Vic Falls Canopy Tour

Morning: 09.00am – 12.30pm
Afternoon: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
The Adrenalin and Canopy Pass includes the 4 activities as specified activities and transfers.

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General Information

Times

The Vic Falls Canopy Tour departs hourly between 8:00 and 15:00 daily.
The Gorge Swing & Adventure slides can be booked throughout the day, please call Wild Horizons for enquiries.
The activities include transfers from within Victoria Falls

The Adrenalin Highwire Pass

Flying Fox, Zip Line & Gorge Swing
Morning: 09.00am – 12.30pm
Afternoon: 2:00p.m – 4:30p.m
The Adrenalin Highwire Pass includes 3 as specified activities and transfers

Adrenaline Highwire & Canopy Tour Pass

Flying Fox, Zip Line, Gorge Swing & Vic Falls Canopy Tour
Morning: 09.00am – 12.30pm
Afternoon: 2:00p.m – 4:30p.m
The Adrenaline and Canopy Pass includes the 4 activities as specified activities and transfers

Location

The Vic Falls Canopy Tour, Gorge Swing and Adventure Slides site is set high up on the spectacular cliffs of the Batoka Gorge between the Victoria Falls Hotel and Victoria Falls Bridge, above rapids No. 3 & 4. Pre-booked guests will be transferred to “The Look-out” by Wild Horizons. The product is based in Zimbabwe. (No passports or visas required.)

“The Look-out”

Clients will be fully briefed at the “Look-Out” located on the edge of the Gorge. This is a comfortable thatched platform with a spectacular view where clients will check-in, sign an indemnity, be given a briefing and refreshments.


The Gorge Swing and Adventure Slides can be viewed from this spot and spectators are welcome (The Look-out is a short walk from the Victoria Falls Rainforest car parking area). Drinks and snacks are available for sale at “The Lookout”.

Canopy Tour – The Walk Out

The walk out of the gorge is approximately 50 meters and should take approximately 10 minutes. Bottled water is provided during the tour.

Transfers

Wild Horizons will collect from any point in Victoria Falls Town. Should guests be only doing one activity and not the Adrenalin Pass there are no set times, please contact Wild Horizons office for availability.

Safety and Indemnity

All instructors have been trained to a level of a grade 2 South African Rope and access.
All instructors have advance first aid courses.
Instructors carry hand radios.
All clients are covered by Medical Air Rescue Service (MARS).
All Wild horizons products have public liability insurance cover.
First aid kits are kept on site at all times.
An indemnity form must be signed by all guests.
Care must be taken at all times. The activity site can be dangerous.

Age Restrictions

There is something for every age, level of madness and courage, from the very young and timid to the elderly.
There is no age limit on these activities; however, at management’s discretion children may be required to travel in a double harness with an adult.
Parents or guardians of any child under 16 must be present and available to sign an indemnity on the child’s behalf. Management retain the right to turn a child away at their own discretion should they feel the child is not able to cope with the experience in any way. There is no maximum age limit.

General Restrictions

With prior notice, we do our best to accommodate the special needs of physically challenged individuals, however, people with the following conditions cannot participate in the Vic Falls Canopy Tour:
Pregnant women
People with heart conditions
People with chronic back pain or shoulder problems
People who are unable to walk up steps

What to Bring

Sun-block, shorts, hat, running/hiking shoes, long hair must be tied back. Clients are advised to leave their valuables at their hotels/B&B’s/Campsite.