Dont let the bad press about South African crime put you off visiting the beautiful city of Cape Town! Follow these simple safety guidelines and look forward to a fun, incident-free vacation in one of the worlds most popular tourist destinations.
1.Dont walk around late at night unless you keep to well-lit places like the Waterfront and Camps Bay. Rather take a (decent) taxi than risk being mugged in a dark side street after nightfall.
2.Dont accept help from a stranger at an ATM when drawing cash.
3.Stay in a group when out at night.
4.Dont wave your bag, camera or cell phone around while walking in the city, day or night. This attracts undesirable attention. Avoid keeping anything of value in back pockets or open backpack compartments.
5.Keep the windows up and the car doors locked when driving around the city.
6.When driving, discourage smash & grab theft by keeping bags, keys, cell phones or anything tempting on the floor and not on the seats.
7.If you wish to visit a township, go with a reputable tour guide, not alone. Its easy to get lost and some neighborhoods are less safe than others.
8.Fancy a train ride? Go...