Safety in KSD
Safety Information
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Always keep a copy of your identity document and passport on you.
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Do not leave belongings unattended
- Use accredited booking agents and choose accommodation that has been graded or endorsed by a local tourism authority. When in doubt check with ECPTA.
- Keep your money in a money belt under your clothing.
- Do not venture into any unknown areas alone.
- Heed advice from your hosts on places to avoid after dark.
- Be aware of suspicious looking characters.
- Street children and beggars may approach you, please give food instead of money.
- Do not let strangers assist you at ATMs and be alert.
FAQs
Is KSD safe for Tourists?
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What precautions should a visitor take, to stay safe?
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Do I have an alternative to walking?
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Will I be safe in my hotel or accommodation establishment?
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Safety Tips
When booking online
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Check with Cape Town Tourism if you are unsure if an online listing or website is legitimate
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Use our accommodation member listings to contact an accommodation partner directly.
- Keep copies of all valuable documents in a safe place.
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As with any large city, there are instances of accommodation fraud – where visitors are duped into paying for accommodation online that is not available for rental.
For hotels
- Place your valuables/passport in a hotel safe.
- Never leave your personal property unattended
- Use registered, qualified tour guides.
Travelling by car
- Have your keys ready as you approach your car.
- Don’t give lifts to strangers.
- Keep enough distance between your car and the one in front to enable you to change lanes and drive away in a hurry.
On the Street
- Keep all possessions close to your body and in sight.
- Don’t walk in deserted or dark areas.
- Don’t carry large sums of money and avoid counting it in the open.
When out and about
- Don’t leave handbags under tables, on the backs of chairs or on restroom hooks.
- Don’t leave drinks unattended.
- Use accredited taxis and cabs.
At the ATM
- Use ATMs in well-lit and safe places.
- Watch out for the people standing very close to you and looking over your shoulder as you type in your pin.
- Never leave your card in the ATM. If it gets stuck or swallowed, follow instructions provided on the ATM machine.