If adrenalin runs in your blood, this one’s for you!

As you find yourself sitting on the edge of the plane, feet out the door dangling over the Namibian Desert or the coast of South Africa, Mauritius or Mozambique, you will quickly take a moment to realize what you’re actually about to do… Eject yourself from a plane!

Prior to this moment, you actually had quite a lot of time. You would have completed a short safety course where you learn what to do with your arms and legs whilst plunging 10,000-12,000 feet toward the earth as well as making sure that your harness is secured safely. You then walk over to the small white plane where you literally put your life in the hands of your tandem skydiver… Sounds fun right? Or mad!

As the plane fly’s higher and higher into the deep blue sky, you have about 20mins to either enjoy the beautiful scenery or count your blessings with your head between your legs trying not to throw up from the anxiety. Before another thought runs through your mind, you find yourself rolling out of the plane. With your harness secured tightly and attached safely to your professional skydiver, the sensation of falling is extreme! You completely lose your breath for what feels like hours as you tumble so fast, freefalling for about 45 seconds before you are jolted by the pulling of the parachute. At this point, you truly get to enjoy the beautiful scenery, the true essence of Africa as you glide your way back down to earth. As your feet touch the ground you are overcome by emotions and completely overwhelmed by what you’ve just accomplished.

This is definitely one for your satchel! A unique way to see the beautiful continent that is Africa, with so many destinations to choose from.