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Bloukrans 216m jump

World's highest commercial bridge bungy. Walkway out is the crux.

Bloukrans gorge zipline

200-meter cable across the gorge. Bungy watchers below.

Bungee off Bloukrans Bridge

216 meters, the world's highest commercial jump. Countdown optional, screaming mandatory.

Featherbed guided eco walk

Ferry, 4x4 and guided coastal walk.

Garden Route road trip plan

Cape Town to Gqeberha in five days.

Jukani big-cat sanctuary

Rescued predators up close.

Kaaimans waterfall paddle

Paddle to the waterfall.

Knysna Heads ride

Lagoon to ocean gap, oyster lunch, forest return. Garden Route gem.

Knysna Heads yoga Garden Route

Lagoon mouth flow, oyster lunch after. Forest scents.

Knysna elephant myth trail

Last elephant traces, forest legends walk. Garth reserve nearby real herd.

Knysna forest trail run

Big-tree singletrack in Diepwalle.

Knysna lagoon sunset sail

Sunset catamaran to the Heads.

Oyster tasting in Knysna

Fresh from the lagoon with bubbly.

Tsitsikamma suspension bridges

Storms River mouth walkway.

Wilderness lagoon SUP

Lagoon paddling at Wilderness.

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Knysna Heads ride

Lagoon to ocean gap, oyster lunch, forest return. Garden Route gem.

Oyster tasting in Knysna

Fresh from the lagoon with bubbly.

Tsitsikamma suspension bridges

Storms River mouth walkway.

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