303時尚雙人房—布勞克朗斯大橋 (Bloukrans Bungy)

303時尚雙人房—布勞克朗斯大橋 (Bloukrans Bungy)

有去嘗試過高空彈跳嗎?喜歡這樣的刺激感嗎?台灣最高的高空彈跳為72公尺的大漢橋,而布勞克朗斯大橋可是高達216公尺呢!布勞克朗斯大橋也是南半球最高的高空彈跳點。
在這裡的高空彈跳是由自1997開始長期駐點的Face Adrenalin團隊來為旅客服務。直翻中文就是面對你的腎上腺素,光名字就夠興奮的了。
這裡可以選擇走去看人們跳,也可以勇敢的跳給沒膽的人看,當然費用是不一樣的。
這座橋是N2高速公路的一部份,位於東、西開普省的交界處。布勞克朗斯大橋有兩項世界級紀錄:

  • Mohr Keet,96歲, 在2010年4月6號成為世界上最高齡的高空彈跳記錄保持人。
  • Scott Huntly在2011年5月11號,於9小時內跳了107次的高空彈跳。他在完成這項挑戰後將募得的錢給了當地社會使用。

 

Have you tried bungee jumping? Do you like such excitement? Bloukrans Bridge Bungy Bridge is the highest commercial bridge in the South atmosphere and has a height of 216 meters.

The bungy is operated by Face Adrenalin since 1997. They have 2 packages. One, you can go with the brave ones and watch them jump or two, you can challenge yourself to jump.

The bridge is part of the N2 high way. It is situated on the borderline of Eastern Cape and Western Cape.

It has two latest world record:

  • Mohr Keet, 96 years old, he is the oldest bungy jumping record player on 2010/04/06.
  • Scott Huntly has jumped 107 times within 9 hours frame on the day 2011/05/11. He donated the money to the local organization after he finished the challenge.

302時尚雙人房—維多利亞瀑布 (Victoria Fall)

302時尚雙人房—維多利亞瀑布 (Victoria Fall)

位於辛巴威與尚比亞之間的維多利亞瀑布是與尼加拉瓜(Niagara Falls)和伊瓜蘇(Iguazu Falls)並列世界三大瀑布。是南部非洲最重要也最多人到訪的景點之一。

維多利亞瀑布的稱號是由一位歐洲探險家發現所命名。維多利亞瀑布高約110公尺,寬達1700公尺,而河水落下的峽谷約寬25-75公尺。這巨大的瀑布所產生的水霧可達300公尺的高處,因此常常可以看到彩虹,為眼前美景再添色彩。二、三月是大水期,也是觀賞美景的好時間。

Situated between Zimbabwe and Zambia is the gorgeous Victoria Falls. She is named along with Niagara Falls and Iguazu Falls as world’s top three waterfalls. She is the most visited site in Southern Africa.

She is named by one European explorer in honour of Queen Victoria in 1855 (David Livingstone). Victoria Falls has a height of 110 meters and 1700 meters wide with the valley of 25-75 meters wide. The mist caused by this huge waterfalls can go up as high as 300 meters, so you can often see the rainbows in the area.

The best time to visit is when the volume of the water flow is at the highest volume which is between February and March.

204時尚雙人房—納爾遜曼德拉大橋 (The Nelson Mandela Bridge)

204時尚雙人房—納爾遜曼德拉大橋 (The Nelson Mandela Bridge)

這是一座長約300公尺,且橫跨46線鐵路的大橋。建造時間長達18個月,於2003年開始通行。這座橋因連結了Braamfontein與市中心,而取名為納爾遜曼德拉大橋,象徵著曼德拉在終結種族隔離與連結各群族的重要地位。到了晚上,橋會亮起七彩絢爛的燈光。南非有另一稱號,彩虹國度(Rainbow Nation),這七彩燈光象微著在南非多種族、多膚色、多信仰的人群和平共處的和協景象。旅客們會來到這裡,取景和參觀這富有意涵的美麗大橋。

This is a bridge with the length up to 300 meters and across 46 railway lines. It takes 18 months to be built and began operation by 2003. This bridge connects up Braamfontein and the city centre, thus named “The Nelson Mandela Bridge”, which symbolizes Mandela as an important role in ending the apartheid and connecting different groups and voices.

When the sun goes down, the bridge will light up rainbow light. South Africa has another name: Rainbow Nation. The rainbow lighting symbolizes South African can embrace all races, all colours and all faiths and live in harmony with each other.

The tourist will come here and take a picture of this meaningful bridge.

203時尚雙人房—克魯格國家公園 (Kruger National Park)

203時尚雙人房—克魯格國家公園 (Kruger National Park)

克魯格國家公園是南非最大的野生動物園區。佔地一萬九千甲,並有148種動物,1900種植物,500種鳥類。是個物種十分豐富的園區。
克魯格國家公園一開始的名字是Sabie Game Reserve,於1898年,由保羅克魯格(Paul Kruger)總統所規畫推行。又於1926年,國家公園法規通過後,將Shingwedzi Game Reserves合併後才改名為克魯格國家公園。

在這裡可以選擇住在Sabie River,早晨再開車進園區,或早早規畫的話,可以直接住在園區內。因為動物們都是自由活動,要一次看齊全部的動物比較有難度。旅客們通常會在這裡住上三天左右,確保不虛此行。

Kruger National Park is the biggest wild animal national park with the land size of 19000 square kilometres and is the home to an impressive number of species including 147 mammals, 507 birds, 114 reptiles, 34 amphibians, 49 fish and 336 trees.

Sabie Game Reserve is the former name of Kruger National Park. Sabie Game Reserve is planned and organized by president Paul Kruger back in 1898. By 1927, the Sabie Game Reserve was merged with the Shinwedzi Game Reserve (after the proclamation of the National Parks Act) and became Kruger National Park.

There are many accommodations outside Kruger National Park. There are 9 gates to enter the park, so you must choose accommodation that closes to the gate that you plan to enter. If you plan early enough, you can accommodate right inside the park.

Since the animals are all moving around freely, it is not easy to see all animal in just one day. Most of the tourist will stay here for up to 3 days to make sure the visit is worthful.

202雙人房型—-剛果洞 (Cango Cave)

202時尚雙人房—-剛果洞 (Cango Cave)

剛果洞位於號稱南非後花園的旅遊路程上,會路經鴕鳥大本營奧茨胡恩(Oudtshoorn),於1780年發現,1820年開放觀光。

剛果洞可追溯至早期的石器時代,也就是兩千萬年之久,當中的鐘乳石、石筍、石柱,個個壯觀奇特,讓人對自然的奧妙不得不心生敬佩。每一個鐘乳石都是歷經數萬年而形成,所以進去時,導遊都會囑咐不要觸碰鐘乳石,以免損壞這些珍貴的天然珍寶。當然,同行的其他旅客也都會互相監督。所以小心別成為被舉發的那個人哦 ^__^

在這裡有兩個行程可選,一是文化遺產導覽(Heritage tour),約60分,二是探險導覽(Adventure tour),約90分。文化遺產導覽有會比較詳盡的鐘乳石歷史的介紹以及對於鐘乳石、石筍、石柱的介紹。但路程比較短,多是較寬、較好走的路況。而探險導覽這些介紹也會有,就是會比較快一些,因為探險導覽的重點是放在後半段路程的體驗。探險導覽是要有體能要求的。因為這後面的路難走許多。很多處是要側身擠過去,或彎腰,甚至是匍匐前進的。有一處叫惡魔的煙囪(Devil’s chimney),這裡得動用全身,用腳踩、爬、蹬,用手爬、抓。因為空間小,也讓有些身材較龐大的遊客稍稍的卡在裡面,但由上方的人拉,下方的人推,通常是都會安全過關的。然後這段路程因為濕氣比文化遺產導覽的前半段重了許多,很容易喘。所以在體能上還是要自己做一下衡量是不是要探險導覽,雖然這是最好玩的部份 ^_<

結束後,如果不是跟團,還能自行去他們的放映室觀賞他們循環播放的剛果洞介紹影片。其實剛果洞分成三個區塊。開放區是Cango I,深處還有Cango II 及 Cango III。而影片就是在敘述探查人員是如何發現後面這兩大區塊的,非常的有趣,是非常推薦的記錄片。

Cango Caves is situated on the Garden Route. You will reach Cango Caves once you passed the home of the ostrich, Oudtshoorn. Cango Caves were discovered in 1780 and opened for the tour by 1820. The caves can trace back to the early Stone Age which is 20 million years ago.

Stalagmite, column, stalactites are all worth to see with your own eyes, they are another spectacular creation by our Mother Nature. Due to its preciousness, the stalactites are not allowed to touch which the tour guide will remind the tourists over and over again.

There are two tour options, Heritage tour and Adventure tour. Heritage tour is around 60 minutes and it is a shorter and easier walking tour. On the other hand, adventure tour is around 90 minutes and it is more physical challenging. It goes deeper into the caves deeper and the route is not as easy to walk compared to the heritage tour. Some places are so narrow that you have to squeeze yourself through or bend or crawl through. Although it is fun to experience the exploring of the cave, it is still suggested to check your fitness level accordingly before you attend the adventure tour.

After the tour, if you are not going with the tour group, you can visit their video room which will show you how the hidden Cango II and III look like. It is a very interesting and highly recommended documentation to watch.