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South Africa Bungee jumping.
Situated along the Garden Route at the Tsitsikamma Forest Village Market, just 40km east of Plettenberg Bay along the N2 Highway you will find the highest single span arch bridge in the world. You can experience the thrill for yourself in one of four ways, designed to suit anyones needs.
Bungy JumpingThis is the ultimate thrill! This IS the highest commercially operated Bungy Jump in the world. We secure you in a full body harness and proceed to walk along a specially designed catwalk (216m long), which is suspended beneath the road surface, which will then lead you to the top of the arch - 216 meters above the Bloukrans River.
Here you will be given final instructions by highly experienced staff, a countdown and off you go! Bloukrans utilizes pendulum bungy technology ensuring you the smoothest, most comfortable bungy jump possible.
Flying FoxThis is the newest adventure at Bloukrans! A 200 m cable slide (foofie slide) out onto the archway of the bridge! The quickest way to get to your bungy jump destination. But if the bungy is not for you this is a great alternative adrenalin rush all on its own. This is a great option for groups and families.
Double Rush Adventure ComboThis is a combination of both the Flying Fox and the Bungy Jump try your hand at two of the most exciting adventures on the Garden Route!
Bridge Walking toursBloukrans is the highest and largest bridge in Africa; the third highest in the world and the largest single span concrete arch bridge in the world. It is also the highest Bungee Jump bridge in the world. Come and learn about the incredible engineering feats that went into building this amazing bridge.
Walk along a spectacular and specially designed catwalk to the top of the arch from where you look out over the Gorge to the mountains and the sea in the distance. Informative guides will introduce you to the enchantment of this special place. This is the perfect way to watch the live bungy show up close and personal and is an ideal alternative to jumping off!
Bloukrans Bungy a Proud Guinness World Record Holder for the Highest Commercial Bungee Jump in the World at 216m!
All these adventures are suitable for groups, F.I.Ts, incentive and teambuilding packages.
ContactFor enquiries, please contact Bloukrans Bungy at Tel/Fax: +27 42 281 1458.
No previous experience is necessary to take part in any of the activities. The following conditions may preclude you from jumping:pregnancy, high blood pressure, heartconditions, neurological disorders, epilepsy, acute or chronic knee or back injuries, osteoporosis and any skeletal conditions.
Should you suffer from any condition, a medical certificate stating you can jump will be required which must be signed within 30 days of participating in any activity.
Operating daily from 09h00 to 17h00
All jumpers are required to sign an indemnity form.
How to get there:
Travel on the N2 from Cape Town 40 km East of Plettenberg Bay, you will go through the Tsitsikamma tollgate 3 km past the tollgate you will drive over the bridge.
500m past the bridge, turn left at the road sign "Tsitsikamma Khoisan Village / BungyJumping"
If you are travelling from Port Elizabeth, the bridge is 20 km West off Storms River.
