The Travel Safety tips you NEED to know in South Africa

Safety is important, no matter where you are in the world. If you are visiting South Africa, you need to know what to do and what not to do – here are some of the most important travel safety tips you need to know in South Africa…

At your hotel…

> Always keep an eye on your luggage and never leave it unattended
> Do not carry your valuables around with you, rather keep them in a safety deposit box at your hotel
> Whether you are in your room or not, always make sure the door is locked
> Check who is at the door before you open it
> Ask the reception desk to keep your room keys for you when you leave the hotel

In the street…

> Do not wear expensive jewellery, carry fancy cameras of other valuables in plain sight
> NEVER carry around large sums of money
> Stay away from dark, isolated areas that may seem dangerous, especially at night time
> It is best that your travel with a friend or a group of people
> If you are going to be travelling somewhere, be sure to plan out your route beforehand
> Be aware that a police officer or security personnel will be happy to help should you ever be lost or need help

In the car…

> Always make sure to plan your route before you start your trip
> Keep all your doors locked and roll up all your windows if you are in a dangerous area
> If you have anything of value in your car, be sure to lock everything in the boot
> Be sure to park in a safe, well-lit area, especially at night
> Never pick up hitchhikers, no matter how friendly they may seem

South Africa is not the only country where the above list applies; it applies to majority of destinations around the world. Tourists are often caught up in unpleasant situations because they are not vigilant and wise because they are “on holiday” and in a carefree mood.

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5 travel safety tips you probably ignore (but shouldn’t)

Have you ever read a safety tip for travelers and then just totally forgotten about it or ignored it next time you took a trip?

We all have! It's time to start using the good advice and follow these rules to stay safe when travelling...

Leave an itinerary
The stupidest thing you can do is go somewhere without telling anyone where you're going! Anything can happen, even if you think it'll never happen to you. Think 127 hours - he would've been saved if he had just told someone where he was going!Always leave your itinerary with someone, especially if you have a family member that worries a lot. 

Make a copy of your passport
It may seem like a hassle, but you'll be grateful if your passport gets lost or stolen. If you think you'll lose the copy, scan it and email it to yourself for easy access anywhere!

Don’t have your phone out

Everyone does it, you take out your phone when you're bored on the bus or train. But, having your phone out can make you an easy target for thieves, so put it away until you get to a safe area.

Choose your transportation wisely

Just because you're on holiday doesn't mean you shouldn't be careful - always use a taxi that has seat belts (Airport Shuttle) and if you're not comfortable with the roads in a foreign place, don't drive yourself! 

Learn the local emergency number

We've been taught since we were small children to dial one number in case of an emergency, but if you dial the same one while abroad, you're not likely to get any help. Learn the local emergency numbers for police/fire/EMS and save them to your phone.

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