The Amazing Race · Season 1 · Episode 1

“The Race Begins”

Aired Thursday 6 September 2001

The 11 teams begin the first leg of their global journey, racing from New York City's Central Park to Johannesburg, South Africa. During the initial leg, the teams visit Victoria Falls, use a zip line to cross a valley and bungee jump off of a steep cliff. The pit stop is at Songwe Village.

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