Looking over the edge of a 216-meter (709 feet) bridge might be thrilling enough for most individuals. Others, however, find that jumping off a bridge is much more enjoyable – adrenaline seekers, not doubt!
The Bloukrans Bungy in Tsitsikamma is the world’s highest commercial bungy bridge, also the highest commercial natural bungy jump in the world. People flock from all over to experience this iconic experience, a bucket-list item to tick off.
Thankfully, Face Adrenaline offers something for both the jumpers and for those who prefer to keep their feet firmly on the ground…
Face Adrenaline Bloukrans Bungy Jump
A special cord is fastened to the ankles of willing participants in the activity known as bungy jumping, and after some convincing and at least two or three “No, I can’t do it!” declarations, they launch themselves into the air and plummet to the ground below. The elastic bungy cord pulls taut just in time, completing the jump. Nerve wrecking and totally exhilarating at the same time.
Long ago, boys would leap off bungys as part of a tribal initiation process to enter manhood. Their ankles were connected to two bamboo towers with fresh, stretchy vines. Divers had to jump as high as possible and land as close to the earth as they could to demonstrate the full range of their manhood. Fortunately, bungy jumping has advanced significantly over the years and requires extremely specialized gear to be used.
South Africa’s claim to have the highest commercial bungy jump in the world has given bungy jumping here a well-deserved international reputation. Bloukrans Bungy Jump, situated in Tsitsikamma, will see you launch 216 meters headfirst. A full-body harness is employed in place of the customary ankle harness because of the tremendous height of this bungy jump. Considering that you’re jumping off a 216-meter-high bridge, the harness and a method known as “pendulum bungy technology” allow for a remarkably comfortable leap. The Bloukrans jump is just one example of bungy jumping in South Africa.
Face Adrenaline Bloukrans Skywalk
While most visitors to the Bloukrans Bridge jump off of it, other people choose to stand on the ground and admire this magnificent structure. For this, Face Adrenaline provides Africa’s only Skywalk Tour where you can walk with your feet firmly on the ground, across the famous bridge. Enroute, you get to learn about the construction of this megastructure and its history. Unique vistas of the gorge below and a close-up view of the jumpers on the bridge are added benefits.
The 2-hour tour starts at a perspective of the bridge and the Bloukrans River Gorge, which is the ideal place to acquire a panoramic picture of the structure and the surrounding landscape. Following that, you’ll go to the museum to discover everything there is to know about the construction of this enormous structure and its significance in the world of extreme sports.
Finally, you’ll be given the option whilst on the bridge, at the ‘Hang Out Zone’, to put on a full body safety harness, and for a thrill, lean off the edge of the bridge while your harness is securely fastened to two safety lines, an opportunity to take in the incredible vistas surrounding you.
The Bloukrans Skywalk provides an ideal substitute if you’re not ready to jump off a bridge!
There aren’t many commercial bungy jumps in South Africa because of the sport’s inherent risk and special location requirements. Nevertheless, South Africa’s superb bungy jumps more than make up for its scarcity in quantity. So, if you’re ready for the most intense adrenaline rush of your life, consider trying South Africa’s top-notch bungy jumping at Face Adrenaline in Tsitsikamma, the Garden Route.
To book your Bloukrans Bungy Jump or Skywalk, contact us.
