Book your scad freefall at the soweto towers in orlando now. Scad freefall orlando towers johannesburg south africa. Soweto tour and power swing experience a full day soweto tour with the twin towers power swing included soweto tour and power swing. Book a bungee jump adventure in southern africa at orlando towers, johannesburg based in orlando, soweto. Fun and adventure at the orlando towers with city sightseeings. Johannesburg, south africa towers, arranged in soweto, the main scad experience inside. This leap of faith involves our clients choosing between a 100m jump from a suspension bridge or a full on bungee into an old cooling tower. Feel the power of gravity now where the power of electricity stood before.
Scad freefall orlando towers, the worlds highest scad freefall takes place inside the western cooling tower. Prelunch drinks at the shack shebeen just off the famous vilakazi street or similar and at the soweto beer co. Theres also mountain climbing, scad freefall, johannesburg city viewing from the top of the towers, etc. The former coalfired power station was transformed into a bungee jumping and entertainment centre in 2006. Sep 11, 2017 at orlando towers the idea was to do the bungee jumping and the scad freefall the worlds highest but we had to settle for the latter.
They also offer base jumping and rap jumping and the abyss. Johannesburg hopon hopoff bus ticket and soweto tour in. Conforming to the highest standards of safety, scad freefall sa offers thrillseekers a cornucopia of adrenalin. Orlando towers bungee jumping prices are around r480 per person approx. Climbing and more at orlando towers, soweto i visited the iconic orlando towers in soweto johannesburg with a friend on a sunday afternoon to check out their climbing wall. The event will include a 50m bungee and the scad freefall.
Swing so youve made your way to the top of orlando towers in soweto. Its the only system in the world that allows you unattached and controlled free fall. The operation is run by incredibly knowledgeable experts who have safety in mind. Visit orlando towers on your trip to soweto or south africa. Worlds highest scad freefall at orlando towers, soweto. Worlds highest scad freefall orlando towers soweto. Hyperli freefall experience at orlando towers with scad. The rider gets to the release point at 70m by using a winch via cage to the top. Tourists can just enjoy seeing the towers or they may be hands on and get their adrenalin pumping by jumping from in between the 2 towers 100m down. Itinerary custom planned by travel with kids travel agency 6023805516. Go on a scad freefall adventure at the orlando towers in soweto, johannesburg. Aimed at drawing local gauteng adventure enthusiasts, as well as tourists, the cooling towers is promotes interest and support for the community that live in soweto. Take the leap at orlando towers there are boundless options for an adrenaline rush at this prime spot in soweto. Orlando towers offers bungee jumping, the worlds highest scad freefall, wallclimbing, base jumping and, for the more laidback visitor, you can take an elevator to the top and enjoy a stunning 360degree view.
Soon, their facelift saw the orlando towers becoming one of sowetos most prized attractions, the first bungee jump between cooling towers in the world, and the site of the highest scad freefall on the planet. Travel with us family adventure tours book now for 2020 and 2021. Bungee jump 100m bungee jump from our suspension bridge. R259 for a freefall at orlando towers for one r400 value r499 for a freefall at orlando towers for two r800 value r1005 for a freefall at orlando towers for four r1 600 value the worlds highest freefall inside a tower, scad freefall offers adventure junkies the opportunity to safely plummet from 70m inside the orlando towers.
Unfortunately the sheffield road entrance is blocked. The orlando towers were established in 2007 by skyriders with the purpose of restoring the cooling towers into a vertical adventure facility and tourist attraction in soweto. Choose between a scad freefall, bungee jump, rap jump, base jump or how about a. Bungee jumping in soweto orlando towers bungee jumping. Some of the sports activities that take place include bungee jumping soweto towers, abseiling, ziplining, pendulum swinging, rock climbing and scad suspended catch air device. Nathan and his friend zach venture out to soweto, south africa. Please make use of the nicholas road, then kingsley sithole street entrance to soweto towers please. Dare to tackle the worlds highest scad freefall a 70m unattached drop or the 100m bungee jump. Quench your thirst for adrenaline at orlando towers, two structures with a raft of amusements and extreme sports. Stop at soccer city on the outskirts of soweto before going to diep kloof. Four top spots to get your paintball kicks in gauteng. They find themselves dangling 150ft above a giant net inside an old.
Wall climb challenge yourself to a 25m climbing wall. Go to orlando towers to see the site of the worlds highest suspended catch air device scad freefall. The tower is 33 stories tall, making it suitable for scad freefall that prompts the adrenaline to rush. No bookings are required for scad freefall, soweto towers strictly work on a first come, first served basis price.
Dbb doing the scad freefall at orlando towers soweto. Scad is an abbreviation for suspended catch air device and as the name suggests a scad dive consists of a freefall through the air completely without attachments. R499 for a freefall at orlando towers for two r800 value r1005 for a freefall at orlando towers for four r1 600 value more about scad freefall sa. Soweto sightseeing learn about soweto during apartheid, the freedom fighters struggle for freedom, political icons, and todays life and culture in a democratic south africa. The worlds highest scad freefall takes place inside the western cooling tower. A scad freefall where youre dangled 30m on a rope then let drop for. They have the worlds highest scad freefall in the western cooling tower of the towers. Hyperli freefall at orlando towers for up too 4 people. Worlds highest scad freefallnow at orlando towers, soweto. Book your acrobranch family activity today with acrobranch adventure park. South africa, peru, vietnam, thailand family adventure tours.
Orlando towers hosts the worlds highest scad freefall. Hyperli freefall at orlando towers from r259 at scad. Officially the worlds highest scad free fall, this is a mustdo for the adrenaline junkies. Bungee jumping from a working power station would be extreme indeed. Scad free fall soweto towers south africa kirsty kreates. Shebeen evening tour try something a little more adventurous for office party and sample some true african hospitality shebeenevening tour. A scad freefall adventure in soweto is perfect for those of us who need that extra bit of adrenaline to get through the day. If dizzying heights tickle your fancy, book a date at the beautifully painted orlando towers. Bungee jump orlando towers bungee in soweto rap jumping. A landmark in soweto, the towers are now an adrenaline junkies playground with an adventure activity centre set up for thrillseekers to take advantage of. Wanted to do the scad as well as the bungee but was told the scad wasnt operating while i was there.
Dec 27, 2018 the cooling towers in soweto were changed over into the worlds first vertical adventure center and offer many energizing exercises from scad free falling to abseiling, and bungee bouncing to rappelling down. Delicious bbqbraai style meal at chaf pozi shisanyama restaurant located at the foot of the orlando towers, those brave enough can partake in bungee jumping or the scad freefall additional cost. Scad freefall sa bungee jumping soweto bungy johannesburg. Outdoor activities and adventure near midrand accommodation. If that adventure doesnt leave you with adrenalin high not much else will so book this incredible soweto half day tour today if you dare. Exciting things to do in gauteng helicopter rides, hotair.
We are your vertical and extreme sports adventure centre. The hugely adrenalineintensive bungee jump from orlando towers in soweto, near johannesburg, is the first one in the world to be set up between the cooling towers of a power station. Deals 1 freefall experience at orlando towers with scad freefall sa the deal is valid until 31st july 2020. New video from a travel with kids family group tour adventure to south africa. Book your scad freefall today with orlando towers in soweto, south africa dirty boots. The power station was commissioned at the end of the second world war and served johannesburg for over 50 years.
Sep 25, 2012 scad free fall soweto towers robert graf. On this educational and exciting day out, you will be introduced to sowetos famous historical sites as well as some of the hidden spots around the area. Soweto towers is currently owned and managed by nico myburg who has 20 years of bungee and extreme sports experience. The soweto hotel situated on freedom square in kliptown is upmarket but. Bungee jumping orlando towers, soweto how dare she. We do not take any bookings, we work on a first come first. Situated in soweto, this is the first scad experience inside a cooling tower worldwide. Serious fun for groups inside the bottom of the western cooling tower. Orlando power station is a decommissioned coalfired power station in soweto, south africa. We highly recommend that you visit the decommissioned coalfired power station in soweto, now famously know as the orlando towers. There are various activities that include the 100m bungee jump, the scad freefall, the swing, the abseiling or mix it up with some paint balling.
View a list of scad freefall operators in johannesburg, south africa dirty boots. The only system in the world that allows you unattached and controlled free fall. Things to do in soweto, johannesburg book an abseiling adventure in south africa today at orlando towers in soweto, johannesburg is the worlds first big swing between two cooling towers, offering bungee jumping, a swing inside a cooling tower, climbing, abseiling and base jumping. Orlando towers scad freefall johannesburg south africa soweto this was how i started my solo backpacking trip in south africa, a tour of the orlando towers soweto ttowers scad.
Known as the most noteworthy manmade bungee jumping spot on the planet and therefore featuring in guinness book of world records, the headfirst tumble from the bloukrans bridge is certain to get your adrenaline rushing. Orlando towers sightseeing johannesburg in your pocket. So, if you are looking for the ultimate thrill, theres one more thing to add to your bucket list, and scad freefall is it. They will ensure everything goes absolutely smoothly. While at this colourful landmark in the heart of soweto, you can also bungee jump from the suspension bridge, try out whats reportedly the worlds highest scad freefall or challenge yourself to the 25m climbing wall. Highest scad free fall in the world, 70m without a harness. Freefall at orlando towers for four r979 valued at r1600 about the freefall. Scad, also known as suspended catch air device, is a favourite among adrenaline junkies. Orlando towers soweto, south africa activities lonely planet the who has classified coronavirus covid19 as a global pandemic. The site originally housed a coal fired power station which was active from 1964 to 1989. The orlando towers are iconic to soweto, south africas oldest and largest township.
One of the most popular attractions is the scad fall, where divers freefal. Or if you are really feeling a tad crazy, try out the worlds highest scad freefall. Soweto towers, aka orlando towers is a prime location for adrenaline junkies in joburg. The scad jump master activates a descend system and releases the diver after a countdown. Each of the soweto towers jumpmasters are handpicked and trained by nico himself at a world class level. You can book on the same day you are planning to visit and bookings are recommended, but not. Our awesome staff will assist you in making this the experience of a lifetime, whether you need some calming reassurance or the big 123. No children under the age of 12 allowed to go up to the top of the tower. Scad freefall aka scad diving is a unique thrill ride. These towers are each 33 storeys high, promising an adrenalin rush that is nothing short of gutwrenching. A shame they painted over the story of soweto on the one tower with an advertisement. Est 2007 by skyriders pty ltd, with the concept of. You can park outside chafpozi and work your way to soweto towers, we are open for business and the scad freefall is back.
Scad stands for suspended catch air device, and as you can expect, youre going to free fall into it. Soweto towers is located on the corner of sheffield and chris hani roads in orlando east, soweto. You can also do the highest scad freefall in the world, in the western tower. This year, the royal show will be hosting the soweto towers on the go for an exhilarating mobile bungee and scad freefall experience. Gauteng power swing so youve made your way to the top of. Inside the western cooling tower where scad freefalling is done. Nov 04, 2016 leap off the orlando towers the 100metre bungee costs r550 pp, the swing r450, the scad freefall inside the tower r400 and r450 to abseil. Ice climbing in the drakensberg, sas highest mountain range, will test your mettle. Soweto towers pty ltd offers extreme adrenaline activities. The exhilarating activities on offer include a 25mhigh climbing wall, the worlds highest scad suspended catch air device freefall and a 100m bungee jump. No need to book, its a first come first serve kind of vibe. Soweto the orlando towers, once the cooling towers of the orlando power station, are now home to a 100metre 328feet bungee jump and the worlds highest scad freefall. South african tours at joburg backpackers that we endorse.
One of the most popular attractions is the scad fall, where divers freefall completely unattached to anything for 70 metres through the centre. Entrance to see the soweto tours is free only the activities are paid for. Aug 06, 2012 dbb doing the scad freefall at orlando towers soweto. Orlando towers soweto, south africa activities lonely. Scad freefall is a joint venture between ferdi burger and nico myburg. These two huge cooling towers covered in colourful murals are soweto s most recognisable landmark and the area is now a magnet for thrill seekers looking to go bungee jumping, paintballing, power swinging and rock climbing. The iconic orlando towers have been converted from being two unsightly. The diver falls into a suspended catch air device and the air tubes together with brake suspension stop the long fall softly without any impact. His motivation is introducing people to the world of adrenaline.
Book your ticket online with us or from any one of our main ticket offices at stop 1 and stop. Normally, bungee hopping is one of their best deals. Our next adrenaline charged date had us heading to the orlando towers on a crisp saturday morning for a scad freefall. Aug 08, 2018 our next adrenaline charged date had us heading to the orlando towers on a crisp saturday morning for a scad freefall. The worlds highest scad freefall takes place inside the western cooling tower our awesome staff will assist you in making this the. Photography blaine harrington iii alamy stock photo. Enter a lift cage and get hoisted 70 m 230 ft up to experience the scad free fall. Scad is an abbreviation for suspended catch air device and as the name suggests a scad dive consists of a freefall through the air completely without attachments before. A landmark in soweto, the towers are now an adrenaline junkies playground. I got suckered by my son to do the 70m scad freefall in one of the orlando cooling towers, in orlando soweto.
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