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Why Bloukrans Bridge Bungee is not for the faint-hearted

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Bloukrans Bridge, South Africa. [Peter Muiruri. Standard]

Bloukrans Bridge, South Africa, is full of superlatives. It is Africa's highest, at 216 metres, or more than 700 feet. It is the site of the world's highest commercial bridge bungee jumping.

It is also the highest commercial natural bungee jump in the world. These feats are enough to make your intestines turn, especially if your tour itinerary includes the famed jump.

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