Bloukrans Bridge carries the N2 highway across a deep gorge on the Garden Route coast near Nature's Valley, and hanging beneath its arch is one of the best-known adrenaline spots in Africa. The jump is from the centre of the bridge, a drop of 216 metres, and you reach the platform by a long walk through a steel tunnel below the road deck, which gives you time for second thoughts as well as for the view. The operator markets it as the highest commercial bridge bungy anywhere. After the jump, a rope pulls you back to the bridge deck, where a team helps you unclip and hands out your certificate and photos. Those who would rather keep their feet on the ground can often join as spectators, and the viewing area and walkway are interesting in their own right. The activity is seasonal in the sense that wind and rain can close it for a day, so a flexible schedule helps. For many travellers, it is the single most memorable thing they do on the drive.
What it involves
You check in at the base on the Garden Route side of the bridge, sign the usual waivers, are weighed and fitted with a harness, and then walk out along the platform beneath the road. The jump team ties you in, runs through the countdown and, when you are ready, you drop.
The fall feels long because it is, and the rebound is gentle compared with the first seconds. Afterwards you are raised back up on a line or helped across to the safety of the bridge. Photos and video packages are sold separately, and many people decide to buy them once the nerves have settled.
Who can jump
There are age, weight and health limits, which are set by the operator and are listed on the booking page, so read them before you travel. Anyone with a heart condition, back problems or high blood pressure should check with a doctor. Wear comfortable clothes and closed shoes, and bring a light layer because the wind at the deck can be cool.
Planning around it
The bridge sits close to the Tsitsikamma area on the N2, which makes it an easy stop between Plettenberg Bay and Storms River. Book ahead in peak season and arrive a little early, as a jump session takes longer than the drop itself. Watch the weather, and build a spare day into your route in case wind interrupts the schedule. If the group includes someone who would rather not jump, the walkway and the spectator area still make it a worthwhile stop.
What to expect
The experience
A guided bridge bungy jump from the centre of Bloukrans Bridge, reached by a long walk along a platform beneath the road deck.
Best time
Calm, dry days; wind can pause operations, so keep a spare day in your plan.
How long
Plan on about an hour and a half to two hours at the base including check-in, safety checks and photos.
Tips
Read the age, weight and health limits on the booking page, wear closed shoes and comfortable clothes, and decide on photo and video packages when you book.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Adrenaline seekers who want a story to tell about the Garden Route.
- Families
- There are minimum age and weight limits, so many younger children cannot jump, but spectators can watch from the viewing areas.
- Couples
- A shared dare that people tend to remember for years.
- Pair with
- The canopy tour or a walk at Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park.
- Time needed
- Two hours.
Good questions
How high is the Bloukrans Bridge bungy?+
The drop is 216 metres from the centre of the bridge. The operator markets it as the highest commercial bridge bungy in the world.
Can I watch without jumping?+
Yes, spectators can generally watch from the viewing areas and walkways at the base. Check the conditions on the booking page for the current rules.
Are there age or weight limits?+
Yes, the operator sets minimum age and weight limits and health restrictions. Read them before you travel and speak to a doctor if you have a heart or back condition.
What if the weather is bad?+
Strong wind or heavy rain can pause jumps for safety. Build a spare day into your route and check the cancellation terms on the booking page.
Where is the bridge?+
It is on the N2 between Plettenberg Bay and Storms River, close to the Tsitsikamma area. It is an easy stop on a Garden Route drive.
