Bungee jumping is an adventurous, adrenaline rush, exhilarating activity that allows a person to jump from a pretty high height while connected to a large elastic cord and they hang in balance over a water body.
When the person tied on the cord jumps, the cord stretches and the person continues to oscillate up and down until all the elastic cord energy is worn out. After the person is got off from the cord and moved to the land side to rest.
Bungee jumping in Uganda is done at the Itanda falls in Jinja about 3 to 4 hours from Kampala. It’s a one-day activity so one can be done soon and on their way home.
The activity is a risky one and precautions are taken before, during and after the activity to make sure you are safe. Also, rescuers are always on standby, in case of anything.
The thrill of bungee jumping goes beyond the jump; it’s a sensation of adrenaline, fun and excitement among other things.
The activity can be done by anyone who takes interest for as long as they were health and fit.
Bungee jumping is such a heart shocking event so if you are not sure of your heart condition, please don’t try this activity.
Also, persons below the age of 18 cannot handle this activity. So please don’t try it.
For persons who struggle with phobia, bungee jumping can be a cure to phobia; so, they say.
There is no science to prove this but people who have done bungee jumping affirm that it’s a therapeutic method to overcome fears and phobias.
Though it’s risky, bungee jumping when it’s done within it’s given guidelines with the right equipment the activity is safe and okay for anyone who does it.
The cost of bungee jumping in Uganda ranges between 150 to 300 US Dollars, but the cost may change in peak seasons and for other factors. So, you need to consult with your tour operator or consultant for the right figure and price at the time your plan to have the activity.
When you are going to bungee jumping put on some comfortable clothes that are not tight or too loose just good enough to keep you.
Follow instructions from the staff and the operators so that you have the best of your experience.
At the start point you will have a brief about the whole activity and then be prepared with the gear and before you go up the raised structure where you will jump from where suspended .
Prepare your emotions and mental self ahead of time, so that you are ready for the experience especially if you fear greater heights.
Bungee jumping can be done any time of year you wish to have it. And it’s one of the most preferred top up safari activities. It takes about an hour or a quarter an hour but the whole experience from preparation to actually jumping takes some more time so you can cut out a whole day for the activity.