Many people worry about their safety when travelling abroad on holiday especially if you are holidaying in a country outside Europe however the good news is that travelling in South Africa is safe if you are careful and do not take unnecessary risks.

It is always better to travel with another person if possible so if you have gone on holiday alone it is sometimes possible to link up with someone else travelling alone for parts of your journey. As long as you travel on public transport there should not be a problem.

You will need to be particularly careful about your belongings especially if you venture into the markets or towns where you may fall prey to pickpockets. It is sensible to only carry a small amount of currency with you and to use a pre-paid card for purchases in hotels etc. If you hire a car so that you can explore the area check with the tourist board which areas are safe to travel to and make sure that any valuables such as cameras and mobile devices are stored out of sight.

As long as you stay aware and take sensible precautions your travel in South Africa should be incident free.