1. The Cage of Death in Australia
A lovely name for an attraction, the Cage of Death can be found in Darwin’s Crocosaurus Cove. This setup allows you to get as close as you dare with a crocodile, with only a 4cm thick acrylic ‘cage’ separating you from…separation. If you look closely, you’ll notice there are some deep teeth and leg scratches on the acrylic, adding a dimension of realism to your near death experience.
2. Meet and touch a live crocodile – if you dare!
This unusual attraction is available at Paga Crocodile Pond, which is an almost holy crocodile haven. Paga is a town in northern Ghana where humans and crocodiles have learnt to live together in relative peace. In this area it’s forbidden to hurt, kill or even express any indication of disrespect towards crocodiles. It’s also not surprising to see kids fearlessly sitting on the back of a crocodile.
3.Cliff Base Jumping (Norway)
Initially popularized by lemmings, cliff base jumping has eagerly been adopted and adapted by humans to produce a less fatal, yet no less thrilling, activity. Norway is well known for its stunning natural scenery, and what better place to cheat death in a wing suit? As you hurtle through the sky like a mammalian falcon, you’ll be glad you remembered to pack your parachute, which can really help in staying alive at the end of this jump.
4. Bungee jumping into an active volcano
Nope, you’re not dreaming: we really mean bungee jumping into an active volcano. Don’t worry; we haven’t turned into a cult extolling the virtues of the mass suicide…but why jump from a bridge when you can jump into a volcano? Maybe it’s not the smartest thing to do, but it will definitely be a thrilling experience. If you find yourself in Chile, why not have a pop at bungee jumping from a helicopter into the Villarrica volcano? No big deal, right?
5. Face-to-face with the largest predator in the sea
Probably the best way to meet predators such as Great White Sharks, Tiger Sharks or Bull Sharks is in a diving cage. Remember to watch where you put your hands…
However, if you’d like to get up close and personal with Whale Sharks or Blacktip Sharks, you can book a tour that takes you swimming close to them. Reaching weights of over 20 tonnes, the Whale Shark is the largest fish, so best not to play too rough.
6. Zorbing in New Zealand
Let’s discover how our hamsters must feel in this big ball! All hamster ball lovers have to climb into this transparent ball for a taste of rodent medicine. This is actually one ball inside of another, with a layer of air in-between, which protects against shocks. Now you only have to begin tumbling down a hill.
There have been a few broken bones in the history of zorbing, but with 100,000 people who have already tried this, no one has ever been sick inside the ball…reassuring.
7. Walk the Plank China- and El Caminito Del Rey Trekking (Spain)
Arrrr! Here be a kind of hike you would love to take your mother-in-law on. This is definitely the most dangerous hike in the world!
This attraction is located at Mount Huashan in China, with vertical staircases and rickety plank paths equipped with rusty iron safety chains. Suspended thousands of feet above the ground, these old wooden planks threaten quite a long drop below.
A lovely name for an attraction, the Cage of Death can be found in Darwin’s Crocosaurus Cove. This setup allows you to get as close as you dare with a crocodile, with only a 4cm thick acrylic ‘cage’ separating you from…separation. If you look closely, you’ll notice there are some deep teeth and leg scratches on the acrylic, adding a dimension of realism to your near death experience.
2. Meet and touch a live crocodile – if you dare!
This unusual attraction is available at Paga Crocodile Pond, which is an almost holy crocodile haven. Paga is a town in northern Ghana where humans and crocodiles have learnt to live together in relative peace. In this area it’s forbidden to hurt, kill or even express any indication of disrespect towards crocodiles. It’s also not surprising to see kids fearlessly sitting on the back of a crocodile.
3.Cliff Base Jumping (Norway)
Initially popularized by lemmings, cliff base jumping has eagerly been adopted and adapted by humans to produce a less fatal, yet no less thrilling, activity. Norway is well known for its stunning natural scenery, and what better place to cheat death in a wing suit? As you hurtle through the sky like a mammalian falcon, you’ll be glad you remembered to pack your parachute, which can really help in staying alive at the end of this jump.
4. Bungee jumping into an active volcano
Nope, you’re not dreaming: we really mean bungee jumping into an active volcano. Don’t worry; we haven’t turned into a cult extolling the virtues of the mass suicide…but why jump from a bridge when you can jump into a volcano? Maybe it’s not the smartest thing to do, but it will definitely be a thrilling experience. If you find yourself in Chile, why not have a pop at bungee jumping from a helicopter into the Villarrica volcano? No big deal, right?
5. Face-to-face with the largest predator in the sea
Probably the best way to meet predators such as Great White Sharks, Tiger Sharks or Bull Sharks is in a diving cage. Remember to watch where you put your hands…
However, if you’d like to get up close and personal with Whale Sharks or Blacktip Sharks, you can book a tour that takes you swimming close to them. Reaching weights of over 20 tonnes, the Whale Shark is the largest fish, so best not to play too rough.
6. Zorbing in New Zealand
Let’s discover how our hamsters must feel in this big ball! All hamster ball lovers have to climb into this transparent ball for a taste of rodent medicine. This is actually one ball inside of another, with a layer of air in-between, which protects against shocks. Now you only have to begin tumbling down a hill.
There have been a few broken bones in the history of zorbing, but with 100,000 people who have already tried this, no one has ever been sick inside the ball…reassuring.
7. Walk the Plank China- and El Caminito Del Rey Trekking (Spain)
Arrrr! Here be a kind of hike you would love to take your mother-in-law on. This is definitely the most dangerous hike in the world!
This attraction is located at Mount Huashan in China, with vertical staircases and rickety plank paths equipped with rusty iron safety chains. Suspended thousands of feet above the ground, these old wooden planks threaten quite a long drop below.
