Today, we're taking you bungee jumping to the far south of the African continent . More precisely at the Bloukrans bridge, one of the ten highest bungee jumping spots in the world.
With thousands of international tourists every year, South Africa seems to be the number one destination in Africa . This country covers an area of approximately 1,219,912 km² and offers varied landscapes characterized by desert or semi-desert expanses, tropical forests and savannahs.
Because of its large surface, it is conducive to any outdoor activity. Indeed, South Africa has mountainous areas with unlimited hiking possibilities . This region also has many beaches perfect for surfing and fishing.
In addition, South African nature reserves are among the motivations of travelers to decide to visit this territory. To better visit them, most globetrotters go on safari, whether in 4×4 or on foot. Exploring the Addo Elephant Park or Kruger National Park , adventurers will closely observe the famous Big Five . They will have the opportunity to spend the night in a tent or at the campsite of their places of stay in order to listen to the cries of the animals.
In addition, South Africa is famous for its gastronomy . On site, gourmets will be amazed by the braai , a South African barbecue. The latter is coated with a caramelized sauce.
For adrenaline junkies, a stay in Africa can mean bungee jumping at the Bloukrans Bridge or Bloukrans Bridge in South Africa.
This site is 216 m high and offers one of the highest bungee jumps in the world from a bridge. It is located near Nature’s Valley , in the Western Cape province.
It is run by Face Adrenalin (site), member of the Southern Africa Tourism Association or SATSA . On site, practitioners will have at their disposal equipment that meets international standards. They will also be supervised by bungee jumping specialists . The latter help them to reach the starting point, to jump and go back up.
For your information, backpackers can go bungee jumping all year round. At Bloukrans , they will easily find where to sleep at night thanks to the accommodation available in this village. Besides bungee jumping , the Bloukrans Bridge also offers other breathtaking activities such as the “flying fox” or the 200 m long zip line and the visit of the bridge. This allows you to discover a footbridge leading to the top of the arch where holidaymakers will enjoy a panoramic view of the surroundings of the site.
Tsitsikamma National Park is a must-see on a trip to South Africa. Not only is it located near the Bloukrans bridge , but also, it has captivating landscapes mixing forests and ocean.
This nature reserve extends over an area of nearly 298 km² and its marine area is the oldest in the world. It arouses the curiosity of globetrotters with its biodiversity.
Depending on the season, adventurers can observe whales, dolphins and porpoises on the coast of the site. They will also have the opportunity to discover the ecosystem of this protected area during a hike.
For this practice, 6 paths are accessible inside the Grootkloof Forest . By taking these routes, backpackers will be amazed by the beauty of the waterfalls, the magnificent cliffs of the park . They will also have to cross a suspension bridge.
During this trip, they will have the opportunity to go canoeing and rafting. For your information, Tsitsikamma has many accommodations for all tastes, namely camping areas and luxury rooms. Thus, tourists can stay at the edge of the ocean or in the heart of a wild nature . Note that from November to February, visitors flock and the price is higher. The best is to opt for the reservation.
