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Do's and dont's in SA
TIPS FOR STAYING OUT OF TROUBLE
• Do not pick up hitchhikers
• Do not resist if confronted
• Do lock your car doors at all times
• Do lock valuables in the hotel safe
• Do not accept lifts from strangers
• Do not swim alone on a deserted beach
• Do check your route before leaving the hotel
• Do make use only of reputable taxi companies
• Do contact the police immediately after a crime
• Do park in well-lit areas when going out at night
• Do not be tempted into pavement games or
gambling
• Do listen to the advice of your host or hotel
personnel
• Do not leave your property unattended in a public
place
• Do lock your personal items and luggage in the boot
of the car
• Do not swim after consuming alcohol immediately
after a meal
• Do not walk alone at night, especially in dark
streets or beaches
• Do lock your hotel door at all times, whether you
are in the room or not
• Do not draw unnecessary attention to money or
jewellery on your person
• Do not travel off the beaten track without informing
someone and asking for advice
• Do not venture into township areas unless you are
part of a tour group led by a reputable tour guide
• Do not buy gold, diamonds or other seemingly
valuable items offered for sale on the street - they
are often stolen or fake
And, like anywhere else in the world, there are some areas of major cities which are more dangerous than others. It is easy to avoid these and still have a good time.
Other sensible advice is not to hitchhike or accept or carry items for strangers. Our airport security is quite strict so, to avoid delays in checking in, remove all sharp objects (even nail files and hairclips) from your hand luggage.
CARJACKINGS
Those who choose to drive private cars, either borrowed or hired, should be aware that car hijackings do occur, although precautions can be taken to avoid this.
Travelers should always be on the alert when they come to a halt at traffic lights or stop streets, as well as when they are arriving at or leaving premises. Doors should be locked at all times, and while the temptation is to keep windows open in sunny weather, they should be kept closed.
When parking at night choose well-lit or security-patrolled parking areas. Street security guards will usually ask whether they can watch over your car and in return should be paid a small fee – anything from one rand upwards.
STAY OUT OF TROUBLE!
And, while on the subject of crime, do bear in mind that committing a criminal offence in any foreign country is always more of a problem than doing so at home. You're probably not planning to, but there are a few actions which could land you in one of our not-too-luxurious jails. These include smuggling, bilking, and trading in, or using, recreational drugs – with the exception of tobacco and alcohol.
Poaching is probably far from your mind but, just in case youre tempted to harvest a rhino horn as a souvenir, remember our game scouts are armed.
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