Bungee jumping, also spelled bungy jumping, is an activity that involves a person jumping from a great height while connected to a large elastic cord. The launching pad is usually erected on a tall structure such as a building or crane, a bridge across a deep ravine, or on a natural geographic feature such as a cliff.
How Much Does Bungee Jumping Cost In South Africa
A bungee jump in South Africa costs 150 Rand, that is, INR 740
Where can you bungee jump in South Africa?
the Bloukrans bridgeIn the Garden Route you can experience the Bloukrans bridge – the highest commercially operated bungy jump in the world. The 216 metre jump from Bloukrans bridge lies about 40 kilometres east of Plettenberg Bay on the N2 highway off a span arch bridge.
Where is the highest bungee jump in South Africa?
Bloukrans Bridge BungyBloukrans Bridge Bungy is one of the world’s highest commercial bridge bungy at 216 metres (709 ft) above the Bloukrans River. It is situated at Bloukrans Bridge on the N2 Highway at the border between the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape in the Tsitsikamma area of South Africa’s Garden Route.
How old must you be to bungee jump in South Africa?
14
The minimum age restriction at Bloukrans is 14. There’s also a minimum weight limit of 35kg.
Is bungee jumping safe in South Africa?
The National Safety Council says a person is more likely to be killed being stung by a bee or struck by lightning than during tandem skydiving. Bungee jumping sports the same fatality rate or 1 in 500,000. When it comes to safety, bungee jumping and skydiving are right on par.
How many people have died bungee jumping in South Africa?
While it may seem like a relatively tame activity, statistics show that Between 1986 and 2002, there were 18 bungee-jumping fatalities. Since 2015, 5 people have died while bungee jumping. According to bungee jumping death statistics, there is a 1 in 500,000 chance of dying while doing so.