ADRENALINE · SOUTH AFRICA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 6 south africa adrenaline activities worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one limit to check before you commit.
At Bloukrans Bridge near Plettenberg Bay, you reach the jump platform by zipline, suit up with an experienced Face Adrenalin team, and leap into the valley on a bungee cord using pendulum technology. A winch brings you back up, followed by a 216-meter SkyWalk. Photos and videos cost extra.
“Amazing experience. Fun atmosphere on the bridge before the jump and reassuring instructors”
Meet the Bloukrans Bungy team on South Africa’s Garden Route for a safety briefing, full-body harness fitting, zipline ride, and bungee jump above the Bloukrans River Gorge. You return by winch and 216-meter SkyWalk. John and Heavy were praised for helping nervous jumpers take the leap, though names and staff may vary.
“I enjoyed every moment and I would do it again. The guides were super friendly and experienced. The preparation for the jump is done properly so that one js comfortable and easy.”
Spend about three hours canyoning through The Crags, swimming or hiking along a river, rappelling an 82-foot waterfall, and ziplining over a 98-foot fall. Guides such as Darren, Puna, Tabzzz, and Julian are praised for calm support and humor, while wetsuits, helmets, life vests, and harnesses are provided.
“Fantastic and exciting walk/swim down a beautiful river. Excellent and knowledgeable guides, Tabzzz and Julian looked after us throughout. Both had a good sense of humour to ensure the group had a great day out.. thanks guys ,highly recommended?”
In Plettenberg Bay, you will scramble, swim, float, abseil, cliff jump, and ride a 55-meter zip-line into a river canyon. English-speaking guides such as Tebz, Julian, Steph, Darren, Warren, and Puna focus closely on safety. The 2 to 2.5-hour trip includes wetsuits, harnesses, helmets, and life jackets.
“We had a fantastic time canyoning. We loved the abseiling, zipline, highline, and all the cliff jumps into the river. The guides looked after us and made sure everyone was safe and happy. Thanks for a great time!”
At The Crags near Plettenberg Bay, you’ll suit up with a wetsuit, helmet, life vest, and harness before hiking, swimming, and abseiling through an ancient river gorge. Two qualified guides lead groups of up to 10 through freshwater pools, a waterfall rappel, and optional cliff jumps. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and wet shoes.
“It was an unforgettable experience with magical views and adrenaline pumping jumps. Tebzzzz and Puna made us feel safe and made the experience super exciting and fun.”
Meet the English-speaking Wild Horizons team beside the Table Mountain cable car station, then rappel 112 meters down a sheer cliff. Guides such as Mthunzi, Lloyd, Jordan, and Howard help steady your nerves. The short abseil is followed by a 30 to 60 minute rocky hike back up, with sweeping views of Camps Bay and the Atlantic.
“Very fun, had a great time and the guides were superb. Felt very safe”
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