Australian tourism adventure in Zambia turns into a travelers nightmare

The number one Zambia tourism thrill adventure will never be forgotten by Australian tourist to Zambia. An adventure and a happy day turned into a nightmare for an adventure tourist.

Zambia’s tourism officials promote tourism as Nature lovers and adventure seekers come together to experience the ‘adventure centre’ of the continent. Zambia is a lush country abundant in coveted African wildlife and boasts many parks filled with big game and amazing birdlife.

For a different kind of wildlife experience, venture to the breathtaking Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River. The world’s most magnificent waterfall is the perfect setting for a variety of adrenaline pumping thrills, such as white water rafting, jet-boating the rapids and bungee jumping from the 111m high bride. From legendary walking safaris to wet and wild rides, Zambia beckons the call of the wild.

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An Australian tourist from Australia did exactly what is explained to be the thrill of a lifetime for tourism to zambia and Zimbabwe.
Miraculously she survived following a fall into crocodile-infested waters after the cord snapped while she was bungee jumping in Zambia.
Australian backpacker Erin Langworthy fell into the Zambezi river following the terrifying mishap, which happened as she leapt from a bridge at Victoria Falls on the country’s border with Zimbabwe.
The 22-year-old told how her feet were still tied together as she fell head first into the fast-flowing rapids beneath the world’s largest waterfall.

Miss Langworthy said she feared for her life but managed to survive after swimming to a nearby bank on the side of the river.
‘I landed with my legs tied and then had to swim to the Zimbabwe side [of the river] through the rapids,’ she told Australia’s Channel Nine network.
‘It was quite scary because a couple of times the rope actually got caught on some rocks or debris.
‘I actually had to swim down and yank the bungee cord out of whatever it was caught on to make it to the surface.’
Ms Langworthy spend a week in hospital following the incident, which happened on New Year’s Eve.
Officials have since launched an investigation into what caused the terrifying accident.

The cord snaps and half of it recoils back towards the ledge, right, while another piece can be seen heading for the water below
Chilling footage of the incident shows the young holidaymaker, from Perth, leaping from the bridge which crosses a gorge 111 metres above the water.

It shows how her bungee cord snapped as she reached the bottom of her descent, sending her flying down towards the water below.
According to reports it is believed she was around 20 metres above the Zambezi when the cord broke.
She hit the water and immediately fought to get herself towards the shore.

Zambian police spokeswoman Brenda Muntemba confirmed the holidaymaker was eventually rescued after reaching the side of the river.
She was treated by medics in the town of Victoria Falls before being transferred to a hospital in neighbouring South Africa.

The government has set out to reassure people the tourist attraction is safe, despite the incident.

Tourism minister Given Lubinda said around 50,000 people made the leap each year at the world-famous beauty spot.
‘The bungee has proven to be a very viable operation considering that more than 50,000 tourists jump on it every year.

The remnants of the rope float off. Erin managed to swim to the side of the riverbank where she was treated by paramedics
‘It has been in operation for 10 years. This is the first time I am hearing of an incident. The probability of an incident is one in 500,000 jumps.

The minister added that his office had launched a full investigation.
Every week hundreds of tourists pay around £80 ($120) for the thrill of jumping off a rail bridge which links the two countries.
The Zambia Post reported that the jump was operated by a private firm, Bungee Extreme, which confirmed it was looking into the incident.