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Safety and Security

South Africa is generally a safe country to visit as a tourist. As long as you take few basic global safety precautions, your visit should be incident free.

  • Do not leave any valuables or cash in an easily accessible place – put them in a locked safe in your hotel room or a safety deposit box at the hotel.
  • It is preferable, when walking in the city, not to walk around with any exposed expensive jewellery or watches. Either leave them at home or in your safe in the hotel room.
  • When walking around in the city, be discreet with your jewellery, watches, and electronic items like cameras etc. Do not draw attention to yourself by flaunting them.
  • Keep your passport, plane ticket and other important documentation in a safe place such as the safe in your hotel room. It is advisable to make certified copies of all important documentation.
  • Do not carry large amounts of cash on you.
  • Avoid poorly lit, isolated areas at night.
  • Avoid isolated areas and isolated beaches.
  • When making use of an ATM, always be aware of who is around you. It is advisable not to go alone to an ATM as a person alone, is easily distracted. Do not accept offers of help from strangers. As nice, friendly and helpful as they may seem, they could be fraudsters.
  • Don’t use ATM’s that are in isolated areas.
  • If you would like to visit a township, make use of a reliable, registered tour guide.
  • If you plan to hire a vehicle, make use of a map or GPS in order that your routes are planned to avoid getting lost in isolated areas. GPS’s are also available to hire at airports on arrival.
  • Keep windows closed and doors locked. Make sure your valuables are not visible. You should rather place them in the trunk or in a compartment in the vehicle.

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