Soweto Towers bungee jump, Orlando, Johannesburg

Leaping off a bridge or a crane attached by just a rubber band is nuts at the best of times… never mind from a wobbly bridge suspended between two 984ft cooling towers covered in graffiti.

Welcome to Soweto Towers, where South African culture and adventure combine in a most thrilling way. The two towers from a decommissioned power station have been restored and beautifully decorated, and you can admire them from above, below or afar in the colourful suburb of Orlando. Then bungee, freefall or base jump off the very top – if you’re crazy enough. sowetotowers.co.za

Afterwards be inspired at the nearby homes of Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu, or head to the hipster Neighbourgoods Market if you’re in Jozi (as the locals call Johannesburg) on a Saturday.