CAPE TOWN SAFETY TIPS

When you visit Cape Town and the Western Cape, there are basic travel safety measures to follow to ensure your visit is a fantastic experience.

As a visitor to and guest of our beautiful province, your enjoyment and wellbeing are of utmost importance to us. As in other countries, there are a few basic precautions you should take during your visit to ensure that your stay is as pleasant and safe as possible.

• Separate your cash and credit cards and don’t carry all your cash with you.
• Store parcels out of sight in the boot of the car.
• Never leave your luggage unattended.
• Do not allow strangers to assist you in your transactions at automated teller machines.
• Try to obtain a route map before you set out and plan your route beforehand.
• Try to explore in groups and stick to well-lit streets especially at night.
• Never pick up strangers.
• Park in well-lit areas at night.
• Always drive with your doors locked and your windows closed.

If unsure of any area, approach the local police station or tourism office for further advice and guidance. Although incidents against tourists in South Africa are rare, it is advisable for you to be aware of basic emergency procedures in the unlikely event that you are a victim of crime. If you have been victimised, call the police emergency number (10111) and briefly explain what happened. If you are using a cell phone dial 112 for emergency services.

National Police emergency number (Toll-free from landlines/ payphones)	10111
National Ambulance and Fire	10177
National Police emergency number from a mobile phone (Free on all mobile networks)	112
Cape Town all emergency services	107
Cape Town all emergency services from mobile phone	+27 21 480 7700
Poison Information (Toll-free from landlines/ payphones)	0800 333 444
Western Cape Mountain Rescue Services	+27 21 948 9900 or 107
National Sea Rescue Services	+27 21 449 3500
Western Cape Aviation Rescue Services	+27 21 937 1211
Consumer complaints	0800 007 081