South Africa, filled with diverse and beautiful landscapes, outdoor activities, and welcoming local people, is a first-class destination for adrenaline junkies from all over the world. As you stand at the edge of a high structure, the ground below evokes mixed feelings: you can feel the thrill as well as the uncomfortable sensation.
Here are some of the most exciting bungee jumping locations in South Africa:
Bloukrans Bridge
When it comes to falling off the Bloukrans Bridge, it means you are about to safely jump 216m deep into the gorge. As far as the adrenaline goes, you will not get better than this. This bridge is at 216m and it’s the highest bridge bungee jump in the whole world. It attracts those seeking adventure from all over the world.
The Bloukrans River also forms the border between the provinces of Western Cape and the Eastern Cape. This bridge is known as the highest bungee in the whole world from a manmade structure and it’s noted in the Guinness Book of Records. A fall from this bridge will get your adrenal glands pumping at a high speed since it's a 216m drop towards the Storms River, which will go a long way to make you feel secure.
This bungee operation is operated by Face Adrenalin, which is a member of the Southern Africa Tourism Association. The other option will be a tour of the Bloukrans Bridge, which is the largest span concrete arch bridge in the whole world.
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Customer testimonials:
- Konstantinos Karmiris: "I have done bungee jumping in several occasions but this one was a different experience. The bridge is really high and the scenery is beautiful. The whole crew were very professional and knowledgeable and they made us feel perfectly safe at all stages of the process."
- Willem-Martin Gerber: "Absolutely unbelievably great experience!!! Never thought of myself until this moment & what a rush. I feeling that I will never in my life forget. Especially thanks to the great guides guys on the bridge helping you with this fantastic experience. I will be back the next time I am in the area, when back in SA, Plettenberg Bay Area."
Your adventure safari will not stop here. You will find tons of fun from the Bloukrans Bridge to the Storms River. You will also enjoy sea kayaking, hiking, canopy walks, shark cage diving, zip lining, and many more.
Bloukrans Bridge Bungee Jump
Kings Kloof Bridge
This one is at the Kings Kloof Bridge in Krugersdorp in Mogale city where you can have a thrilling adventure of the bungee jump which is 50m downwards, and you can also catch the scent of the fresh foliage. The bungee area has been open since 2005 and it has got much paraphernalia that can be purchased as part of the bungee package like the branded T-shirts, footage for the jump and the caps.
The other many activities available here include the foofy slide as well as the bridge swing.
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Soweto Towers
These towers that are so cooling in Soweto and were converted into the world’s first vertical adventure centre and also offers very exciting activities form the SCAD free falling towards the abseiling as well as bungee jumping to the rappelling down. Bungee jumping in this area is selling so much and in case you want to experience this, you will be required to take a giant lift up to the rim of the tower, and here you will pause to get your own breath back as you view land scape of Johannesburg spreading down on you. Just from here, you will climb high onto the walk way in between the two towers and this is 100m above the ground. This will charge 25.47% for every second in the free fall.
Gouritz River Bridge
This Gouritz bridge bungee jump is about 65m and when you are at the top, you will be looking down at the swirling, cold waters of the Gouritz River. Here, you will have much time of taking a deep breath before going off the edge and also have a few seconds of exhilarating laughter, crying and screaming before the bungee cord pushes you back up. And if you prefer a bridge swing, it’s also available.
Table Mountain
The Table Mountain is also one of the new 7 wonders of Nature, as well as the landmark within the city of Cape Town. You will adventure the thrill of bungee jumping from these cable car which will transport the guests between the bottom of the plateau and the table mountain.
Summary Table
| Location | Height | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bloukrans Bridge | 216m | Highest bridge bungee jump in the world. |
| Kings Kloof Bridge | 50m | Offers a thrilling bungee jump experience with fresh foliage scenery. |
| Soweto Towers | 100m | Vertical adventure center with SCAD free falling, abseiling, and bungee jumping. |
| Gouritz River Bridge | 65m | Bungee jump over the swirling, cold waters of the Gouritz River. |
| Table Mountain | Variable | Bungee jumping from cable cars with views of Cape Town. |
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