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Go Ape - Swinging On a Bridge!
The Gouritz Bridge Swing
As Close to flying as is possible
© Wild Thing Adeventures
Did you know?
The nearby Bloukrans Bridge is 216 metres high and offers the world's highest commercial bungee jump.
While bungee jumping is offered at the 65-metre high Gouritz Bridge, those who would rather swing in an upright position than dive face-first, have the option to do so.
Yes, there is bungee jumping, but for the somewhat less insane there is also bridge swinging. Just 35km from Mossel Bay, you'll find The Gouritz Bridge - a sensational bridge swing destination.
The Gouritz Bridge swing is a great solution for those wanting to discover what jumping off a perfectly safe bridge is like, but aren't quite crazy enough (yet) to try bungee jumping. The principle is similar however. You are securely attached to a safety harness, although this one goes around your waist and not your ankles. You are then escorted to a jump platform where enthusiastic and experienced assistants will give you a countdown before you leap from the bridge.
The big difference is of course that, instead of plunging headlong towards the river bed in the valley below, you plummet for a while before beginning to swing in a great arc below the bridge, affording you plenty of time to contemplate the nature of your life, the surrounding vegetation and wonder how on earth you ended up in this place.
The Gouritz Bridge is 65 metres high, a lot lower than its big brother down the road, The Bloukrans bridge, but it is the ideal place to try out this bridge jumping stuff. There is also a bungee site at Gouritz so you could try out the swing and then graduate to a bungee jump before hopping in your car and heading to Bloukrans for the highest commercial bungy jump in the world!
You can get a bite there afterwards, you might need it, and the Gouritz River Valley is exquisite and a worthwhile stop on the N2 through the Garden Route.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Face Adrenalin
Tel: +27 (0)44 697 7001
Email: info@faceadrenalin.com
How to get here
The Gouritz Bridge Swing is best accessed via car or tour bus.
What will it cost
One swing will cost around R200
Length of stay
Aside from travelling, the Bridge Swing is no more than a half-day activity.
What to pack
Wear tough, older clothes and pack your sunblock.
Where to stay
A variety of holiday accommodation is available in Mossel Bay. The Point Hotel for example, has 52 sea-facing rooms to choose from.
What to eat
There is a snack bar and take-away outlet at the bridge.