Overlook the stunning views of Table Bay and Table Mountain as you glide though tandem jumps as well as individual freefalls. Skydivers can plan day-long excursions that include other sports or plan a relaxing break after the jump is completed.
Join the Johannesburg Skydiving Club for tandem dives that highlight landscapes including the Abe Bailey Nature Reserve. The location makes it a great stop between days that bungee jumps are planned. New jumpers can expect a short training session, but it’s worth the wait to experience the almost minute long freefall.
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Take a leap off this South African bridge with strings attached and experience one of the oldest operating bungee jumps in the country. About 22 miles from Mossel Bay in the Western Cape, the Gouritz River Bridge is just 220 feet high, but it provides a range of adrenaline-rush opportunities. It’s also South Africa’s only commercial bridge swinging operation. What’s the difference between bungee jumping and bridge swinging? With bungee, you jump off with giant elastic bands usually tied to your feet. With bridge swinging, you jump from one bridge while tied to ropes suspended from an adjacent bridge. Full falls come close enough to the river below that you’ll swear that you touched its surface.
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A former power station in Soweto has become a favorite destination for thrill seekers. Bungee jumping is a popular choice, but visitors can also try out activities including a zip line and swing.
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It is only recently that abseiling, also called rappelling, has become a sport in its own right, according to Places.co.za. It used to be how climbers got off cliffs, cavers descended into the unknown and military task forces did all manner of maneuvers. Now it’s a sport as well. Abseiling or rappelling basically involves the easiest part (and for most people the funnest part) of rock climbing — the descent.
Rapp jumping is popular at South Africa’s most famous mountain. From Table Mountain, unbelievable views include Cape Town, Table Bay and surrounding mountains as you fall more than 100 feet in a single drop. Take a quick run before the jump to maximize the thrills in this experience.
Take in views of the Magaliesberg Mountain range as you move at speeds of more than 100 miles an hour on a canopy tour cable slide. Sliders have also been known to catch glimpses of nearby reserves such as the Madikwe Game Reserve. You’ll be accompanied by trained guides.
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Take a plane from Wonderboom Airport, then get pushed out of the plane for a tandem skydive over Pretoria. And pay for it! The Pretoria Skydiving Club is on hand to provide helpful tips as well as coaching for visitors new to the sport.
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The Limpopo River and nearby buttes offer great bungee opportunities for every skill level. Local operators have specially built stands that allow jumpers to get the best views while staying attached to secure structures.
Make a beach landing or just freefall over Plettenberg Bay before completing a skydiving jump. Clear days will also provide beautiful views of Robberg Nature Reserve as well as the sea life that calls the area home.
Try a bridge swing over Lehr’s Waterfall for the ultimate thrill. The swing is classified as one of the highest ever and reaches speeds of more than 100 miles per hours in seconds. More specifically, you’ll leap off the edge of the waterfall and swing 165 meters (55 stories), accelerating to 120 kilometers and hour in 2.5 seconds, according to Wild5Adventures. Bragging rights are guaranteed! Too much adrenaline for you? Then try abseiling down a 110-meter cliff face and see the gorge from a different angle. Still too much adrenaline? You can always zip-line 165 meters above the treetops across the gorge, strapped into a full body harness while checking out Baboon’s Castle. And if that’s still too much, cruise the grade 2-to-4 rapids of the Umzimkhulu River.
The area is home to many natural wonders like Sabie Falls and Natural Bridge, but the gorge offers the best bungee jump location. Gorge swings also provide an exciting option to take advantage of the whole attraction.
Join the Johannesburg Skydiving Club for tandem dives that highlight landscapes including the Abe Bailey Nature Reserve. The location makes it a great stop between days that bungee jumps are planned. New jumpers can expect a short training session, but it’s worth the wait to experience the almost minute long freefall.
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Travel more than 1000 feet in the air for a great free-fall over this destination. Mossel Bay’s position near the coast in the Western Cape means beautiful views of the Indian Ocean as well as Little Brak River. Tandem jumps are available for beginners, and experienced jumpers can take on solo excursions.
Bloukrans Bridge is one of the tallest structures of its kind. Bungee jumps make the most of an almost 700-foot drop over the valley below. Special packages are offered throughout the year that include accommodations and meals.
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Kings Kloof Bridge is one of the most thrilling places to bungee jump in South Africa. A special structure is on site to make access to the jump easier and safer for all skill levels.
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