Is South Africa safe to travel to? - 12 Tips for staying safe when you visit SA

If you’re planning a trip to South Africa, or if you’re in South Africa right now, but have some concerns about your safety while you travel, this one’s for you!
In this episode I share my 12 tips on how to stay safe and enjoy your time in South Africa, PLUS my bonus tour guide tip on using Live Location.

For those who are Marvel fans, you know what's coming at the end. ;-)

Join me every month as I share my latest adventures, travel tips and favourite things to do and see along the Garden Route and the rest of South Africa.

Disclaimer:
- I was not paid to promote any brand or business in this video.
- The tips and advice in this video are my own opinions and based on my own experience. I accept no responsibility or liability for any consequences that may occur from using or ignoring these tips.
- Nothing in this video is intended to offend anyone.

Thank you to the kind Mossel Bay locals who gave up their time to help me film this:
Kim Kritzinger (camera assistance, art direction and graphic design)
Rick (aka Rick The Man from Cork&Plunger)

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[nickvt]

I made this video to encourage you to visit this beautiful country that I call home.
The aim is also to promote safety awareness for when you travel - anywhere in the world.

So what are some of your travel safety tips for when you travel? :-)

[viktorask]

Now I’m on second week in SA Cape Town solo. Most beautiful country, beaches. It’s like normal big city. Travelled thousands miles with rented car, not a single incident.
Think about own country, would you go in odd poor places, no. Would you walk alone where no people in odd places also no. If you feel uncomfortable just turn around and don’t continue walking on same direction.

[carolyncrichton]

I'm a foreigner who moved to South Africa and these are really great tips!

[r.lurdumaryn.rayappan]

Thank very much for video. Plan to come in Feb 2024.

[CJCappella]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. We are planning a visit to SA in 2022 from NZ and this necessary advice. It is a stunningly beautiful country!

[notroll]

I went to South Africa twice in the 1990s, driving around in rental cars often without booking accomodation ahead.
Whenever possible, I tried to find the night's accomodation before sunset to avoid driving slowly and leaving the car in unknown areas after dark. Sunset is pretty brisk by European standards, so I usually tried to get it done by 5 pm.

[sleipnir]

Thank you for a great video which was as entertaining as it was informative!

[phutimercy]

i'm a foreigner who moved to south Africa and are really great tips

[the.real.heisenberg]

As a South African I agree with theses tips. Good job! :)

[SamerAalrassul]

Thank you very much.. I guess you spotted all the key points for being safe & having fun @ the same time.. Thanks for sharing.

[Rock]

What a beautiful country! I’m quite surprised that SA looks a lot like New Zealand!

[theophilusbondo]

South Africa is just a remarkable country for tourists to visits many great cities around the country in 2021!

[derekbobbitt]

I'm leaving next month to relocate to Johannesburg! Couldn't have found this at a better time! Thanks man🤙

[bilqis]

Great tips that apply to traveling anywhere.

[theophilusbondo]

Thanks you so much for your great guides tours about how to travels to South Africa in 2021!

[huynhmao]

I was in Cape Town for work last year. Such a beautiful country..

[pedrieclaassens]

Very underrated! I live in south africa also lol

[agam]

This is a good video but I must say it scared me even more for some reason. Travelling in Europe you don’t need to worry about things as much unless you’re in touristy spot. Such a shame that such a beautiful place comes with so much stress, I can’t imagine living there. I’m sure you can get used to it but for me it’s hard to comprehend.
I always found that all South Africans I met in UK are quite clever and quick thinking. Now I see why. Their brain must have worked overtime most of their lives.

[samoday]

I really want to visit. My gf is originally from cape town, if the local population is anything like her, it will be the most friendly and fun place on earth .

[thedelusionaldreamer]

I love the details. How you acknowledged male and female lifeguards.
Most of your tips are just smart for any travelers. However it is reassuring to hear your perspective as a local. Thank you for your help.
The music audio got a bit weird early on. As an aspiring Youtuber, I don't always hear the final product and rely on others to help.