Largest Rope Swing In the World

Location: Durban, South Africa

It’s an idea as old as time, tie a rope to a large tree branch, jump, and hold on for dear life. Now a new company in South Africa is taking that idea and turning the adrenaline levels up to 11.

Meet the biggest rope swing in the world: Here. Located atop the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa, this knee knocking ride will put a chill down even the most sure footed adventurer. Originally built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the lack of events in recent years has left the stadium mostly empty. The owners, looking to make a profit, did what anyone who owns a massive underused stadium does….tie a huge rope to the roof and charge people to jump off. 

After climbing the 550 stairs up to the top you’re smacked in the face with a view that’ll have you asking ‘Oh **** What have I gotten myself into’. Once the harnesses are locked in, the only thing keeping you from certain doom is a solitary rope. As you walk nervously to the edge life begins to seem really worth it. After a nerve-racking count down, the time for the the leap of faith has come, and before you know it you’re swinging at speeds of up to 75 mph (Faster than a cheetah!).

The ground approaches quickly while you debate how strict the safety regulations are in South Africa and if this rope can handle the extra bit of pie you had for desert last night. Before you know it the ride is over and your heart is pumping more blood than the the Hoover Dam but hey! you survived! And now you have quite the story to tell.