Is Cape Town Safe for Tourists? Loads of Safety Tips & Advice
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
- In this video we look at a series of tips talking about the crime and tourist safety at street level in Cape Town city central. Dean Paarman from Travelvids.tv walks the streets of the city - including the "infamous most dangerous" Long Street.
Here are the topics we cover:
1. Safety on the Roads: • Is Cape Town Safe for ...
2. Public Transport: • Is Cape Town Safe for ...
3. How to get around on foot
(& street etiquette): • Is Cape Town Safe for ...
4. Where to stay: • Is Cape Town Safe for ...
Get a series of tips on personal safety when driving in cape town, walking the streets of cape town and dealing with people.
Remember to be patient, courteous, vigilant, pack your stuff out of sight and you will be safe in Cape Town.
We made this video to support Cape Town Tourism and help people make a decision on whether this place is for you or not.
Please see out video on Long Street and subscribe for many more Cape Town Travel Videos. • Long Street, Cape Town...
We understand that cape night life is different, and we promise to cover this some day soon too.
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Thank you so much! My family is planning to fly to Johannesburg for a safari and then Cape Town for shark diving. I was afraid of Cape Town because of the reputation. You made me feel more assured that I shouldn't be worried about getting killed or something. Now I know how to be careful and I feel more comfortable. I hope to visit South Africa this upcoming February. Thank you again.
Ironic...going shark diving, and yet worried about the safety on the streets.
Yes, trust some rube on the internet with your life....has everyone gone mad? 300% more murders than Chicago which has 5x the population....you are literally 15x more likely to be killed in Capetown than in the murder capital of the USA. But....but....some rando w a room temp IQ on the interwebs said it was ok. Darwin wins again.
@@clm652 Chicago isn't the murder capital of the US. And cape town is one if the most popular tourist cities in Africa. We also know a guy from South Africa who's telling us that cape town isn't terrible.
@@tjpotvin Chicago has the most TOTAL murders per year of any US city since 2012, if you want to split hairs and stay ' murder rate' its still top 5 year after year. But don't be pedantic and dishonest, Chicago doesnt matter...just use St Louis if you want, you know what my point was but because you're in denial you're sperging out on an insignificant detail. The fact remains that you are quite literally FIFTEEN TIMES MORE LIKELY TO BE KILLED in Cape Town than in the cities with the highest murders in the USA. That is irrefutable. Im sure this time you'll tell me my punctuation is wrong thus disproving my point. Yawn....actually, go to Cape Town, please, do us all a favor.
Media has a way of exaggeration stuff, I'm from South Africa and Capetown is probably the safest place here in SA. you should actually be more worried about Johannesburg CBD. If you do go to the city of JOZI, go with a local
I am from Spain. I've being working and living in Cape Town for 3 years and I didn't have any problem. Love you South Africa!!!!!!!
genial escuchar que eres feliz aquí
Is your job in south africa or in spain what do you do for a job there
I love Spain... I hope I love South Africa
Ya because i protect the streets here i get paid alot to do it
Loved to hear, I am gaining experience and wish to move there one day in the next 2-3 years. What is the most language they are speaking there ?
Driving in Cape Town is like driving in Paris or Rome. If you reach your destination safely, your holiday is already blessed!😆
I dont recommend asking someone where the atm is
Probably best to ask someone in a shop, or one of the CCID Security guards
@@Travelvids or just keep walking until you find it.
@@Travelvids No, Dont ask Security guards. Trust 1 one here.
Watching the vid I realised how lucky I am to have been born where all these precautions are needless. We take so many things for granted...
Well...I live there soooooo yeah
Finally someone with sense
Yeah, Canada here. I'm dumbfounded that people have to take precautions like these, did not realize how safe we have it.
@@shannonknapton9963 For now
Great info. Thanks. Planning to visit S.A. in October - November. Will take care. Greetings from Paraguay.
In south africa as a whole here is the algorithm for living there in peace : 1). Make sure by 7pm u r at home 2). Mind your company 3). Avoid a huge network of friends 4). Never show off 5). Never ever show off. 6). Dont show off
Thats pretty good actually.
why should one avoid a huge network of friends?
@@AI-gd7lz I don't know, but in the US, friends can bring more friends, one of whom can have a gun and go on a rampage, or can otherwise risk getting you in a lot of trouble by influencing you the wrong way.
@@vcool i see
@@jonnyb1761 No, of course not. Friends are people you know.
Thanks, great info. I’ve been to CT, had a fantastic stay and want to return during our horrible Canadian winter to the enjoy the gorgeous beaches and warm weather.
Honest words; most appreciated!
Great video! Looking forward to go to Cape Town soon!
Great video! Thanks 👍
I've been to Cape Town and the area around it for 10 weeks. I'm European and you should not travel alone at night through Cape Town and especially not through Long Street. If you feel unsafe find someone you can walk for some meters. If you are 4+ people you are totally fine with partying on Long Street but don't be confused or scared if somebody wants to sell you some drugs... just smile it off.
I would love to add that Cape Town is probably the most beautiful place I've ever been to!
"feeling safe" is one of the less useful senses. In fact it means nothing
of course u should'nt dumbass , u should'nt do it in any city infact , XDDD , idiot
@@sussyamogussus You are dumbass.You should get out of your hateful bubble and take a look at what is going on around you
@@sussyamogussus have you been to Dubai? you can walk here whenever you like,
Hi Dean, I will be traveling to Cape Town later this month and this video has been the most helpful one I've found about safety and info about the Mother City. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I am feeling very confident now about visiting! Keep up the great work!
Thank you for sharing nice video!!!
I was literally watching this video 1 year ago, and came here at that time. And now, it’s showed up again 😳😳
I’m so surprised and feeling happy. Anyway thank you for sharing nice video. I subscribed👍🏽👍🏽
Great video. Looking forward to see your country soon. Thank you.
Great video and awesome advice! I want to visit Cape Town soon. I currently reside in America, but have lived almost all over the world except on the African continent. South Africa needs to be on my short list and Cape Town is the target for my (hopeful) South African visit. Thanks for posting this video and down-sizing the fear factor so many have of your country. I was in Chicago for a month and that's one scary place to be, especially at night! The same goes for Honolulu's China Town. I've lived most of my life on Oahu and nighttime in China Town is scary!
Thank you so much for this video and for the tips. This was very helpful and every city should have a guide like this.🙏
Hey, loved your tips. I was in CPT last year and I'm heading again at the end of this month. I miss the city a lot.
so useful! thanks for posting
So helpful! Thank you so much!! Can't wait to visit Cape Town.
Very informative with a touch of humour
I am so glad you have this post. Having a guide is great to learn alot that otherwise you would never know. But your POV on day time safe walking is what many don't talk about - that with common sense it is safe to walk in the day time. I walked myself Long Street (even at night) and there are many safety officials all along. Just get rid of the "opportunistic" side of things by not being stupid. I also walked all of Salt River on my own taking an Uber to get there, from Long Street to V&A along the canal and habour areas, and through Bokaap and from there back to Long Street. Again, no issues whatsoever but I was always careful. Cape Town is gorgeous to see while walking.
Yea man you passed by my old Apartment at 7:28. So many good memories!
lekker... also used to live in the city (well still do - but further out)
Travelvids cheers bru 🤘🏼 enjoy the videos
great video, many thanks.
I really enjoyed your vlog. great!
hanks so much for making me aware of all the things to watch for. Very excited to come visit Cape Town.
Thanks for this guide! My best friend and I will visit Cape Town this year for the first time. We stay in a hostel so hopefully we’ll meet more people to explore the city with. Being in a group makes things definitely safer. But I lived in London for 2 years which unfortunately recently has a lot of terror attacks and knife crime but I never felt unsafe. I think it’s the same with every big city. Be aware of what’s around you, stay away from dodgy areas and areas you don’t know especially at night and you’re good! I’m happy I found this video because it made me even more excited for my trip! :)
I've lived in Cape Town for 2 years about 8 years ago. I lived in Obs, Kenilworth and Llandudno and I think your advice was on spot. I walked around my neighbourhoods during the day, walked to work and even took the minibusses. But I learned quickly to always be aware of my surroundings. Nothing ever happened to me but I did hear many stories also from locals about pickpocketing and other things.
Like he said, this city is not for you if you don't wanna do that. Be aware of the neighbourhoods and their safety. There are some sketchy corners here and there. Maybe get a local guide that can show you around, people are extremely friendly and happy to help you out.
I've met numerous of people from SouthAfrica and some day when the right time comes I would like to visit CapeTown and follow the rules of safety precoutions and travel safe,
You're a great ambassador for Cape Town. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Kimi - We try :-D
i've been to south africa and something to remember is never use the metro inside cape town only get on in other places and get off one stop b4 cape town
your advice is spot on / well said
Amazing video! Thank you :))
Great advice here, was just in Cape Town last week!
excellent - and what was your opinion on safety?
@@Travelvids I never felt unsafe at any time. But then, I did not do anything to attract crime.
Wow Dean. Well done 🦋👣
Thanks for this video
you planning on coming?
@@Travelvids I was in Capetown in April snd I am looking forward to come again
I used to travel a lot to Southern Africa, and spent a lot of time in Harare in the 1990's, and a fair bit in Joburg (it was different then). Maybe it was my demeanor/ how I carried myself, but I walked all over downtown Harare , including the botanical gardens(and there was a little political unrest) without ever having a problem. I do recall a friend of mine who was an old Rhodesian, said to me once that I was a fool and could have had my throat slit, but I never sensed it. Saying that, I grew up as a teenager wandering into NYC, for example, and there was a lot of crime at that time. I developed street smarts, and knew when and where to go. Bad things can happen anywhere, but it is also like you have said in the video , be vigilant and always know where you are. Stay discreet (no cameras...jewelry....try as much as possible not to look like a tourist) and always have a look like you are on a mission or know where you are going (even if you don't). Only a fool would wander around at night, unless you know someone local that can take you to the right places.
Thank you good vid👍😊
Thanks Brian ;-)
Loved this video!
Thank you KIM 😍
What every tourist or visitor needs to watch!
Long street at night is a No No, being South African living in UK I was aware of the tricks, met a group out in the evening and then a girl I met sent me a message on Instagram saying her phone got stolen. Also the same evening a guy approached me and played a trick saying he wants to feel me shoes but felt his hand in my pocket. Luckily I was forceful and he went running.
Also if you going for a few drinks in the evening, its always fun staying late after having a few. But avoid it past 1am. The streets become scary, even though we were a group of 5 guys we were scared. Uber is king and remember ask people for help. But people that approach you are most likely after something
I loved this. You have a new subscriber ^^
Looking forward to visiting Cape Town soon
Cape Town I miss you again . Nice video my bro
Good advise for any traveler, thanks soo much for the good tips on where to stay and how to move around! World travel is the best way to learn the world and it's history!
Our pleasure!
Nice information bro and I subscribed your channel
Cape Town has one of the highest murder rates in the world. Don't be lulled into any false sense of security just because some parts of the city look as nice as your home city in Europe etc.
Just avoid manenberg
@Gareth De Bruyn Exactly my bru
@Gareth De Bruyn Oh good - your murder won't fit into that category then
Cape-town is safe there is petty crime. Like all over the world. But in cape Town you won't have issues some night life spots might be a problem. Not all the one in long street. It's mostly foreign nationals that comes from other parts of Africa that likes to go there especially long street.
Lol the murders are in places you would never go to unless you live there. Don’t let statistics mislead you. You know those murders are gang conflicts in the poorest townships. They’re certainly not what a tourist would experience
Tanx for this , love ❤️ from nigeria
I've been living inside of the City (at the start of Company Gardens) for 10 years and its far from "different" at night. Also we do not have load shedding so there is that as well, especially if you are living here.
I was robbed when I was walking down the street on knife point. I was too scared. They took my mobile phone and took my vallet at well but hardly got much cash so luckily got my cards back.....it's really a nightmare. All the shops starts getting closed before 7 and if u are waiting for cab better to stay inside premises of any building. Many zombies use to roam in night....
I was there a few months ago with my girlfriend. This video is spot on. We were almost robbed twice, both at night time in the central district. One of the times the security guy was in on it and kept turning our uber driver away intentionally until we got one that refused to leave us when he saw what was going on and saw us across the street. He told us they were trying to rob us. We stayed on the move and a small group of young men were following us trying to get to us. Other than that we loved Cape town lol
I felt very safe in Cape Town, but I also got some advice from people from Cape Town before I visited.
good stuff - like anywhere - just watch your step - be informed and have a jol
Felt very safe in Cape Town.But you only may have traveled the city during the day.That is incorrect
Thank you. You are cool!
Thank you too!
Educational videos.... thank you 🙏
Subscribed... how about a video about restaurants ...? Suggestion.. thanks
We where hoping other people would make that one
Thanks for the information on Cape Town
wayne powell no problem... shout if you got questions!
Travelvids thanks for your reply still thinking about visiting Cape Town could you Recommend a good tour guide in Cape Town thanks
@@waynepowell5458 what kind of activities you looking for - the regular "must-see" sites, or more off the beaten track? Adventure / leisure?
Travelvids mostly CBD tourist things coffee shops and camps bay looks lovely and the tables top mountain
Hello Dean are you on Facebook
Beautiful accent , (p.s. we went to South Africa from Australia in 2011. JHB, Kruger, Kwazulu-natal and CT. Loved it all and no safety issues. Stayed in well touristed areas). We have since stayed briefly in JHB a few times (en route to other places in Africa) and all good.
Great vid man. Going to cape Town soon so vid was very informative.
ha ha ha and now you are never returning. what impeccable timing
@@woodfinchcrafts7267 ha ha ha not gone yet.
@@woodfinchcrafts7267 SA are doing far far better than we regarding Corona. This country's response as been dog sh*t.
@@samconway2326 Wow you are very very lucky. You would have been trapped there. They are running out of food- you would not be allowed to leave. For how long? anything up to a few years. That country is in mega trouble
When you do visit you will not like this video
Very informative. Thank you.
Lamin Touray pleasure!!! Don’t forget to watch your Back and don’t accept help at an ATM 🤗
People are telling lies have you ever been robbed in Tokyo
I'm intrigued by your presentation... I will stay (subscribed)
Thanks! Excellent video! Really educational! I liked your expressions! Just in need visiting Cape right now ;) The City is great, people are very friendly, helpful, and smiling throughout!
No it's pure lies. Cape Town is not safe
Great video =D
This has given me a lot more assurance about Cape Town. I will be there around end of march/beginning of april as a conclusion to my 22 day trip through South Africa.
How's the weather in Cape Town around that time? I'm asking this because I want to visit the top of Table Mountain
Trust me when you do set foot and get robbed you will not think of this as great
Thanks for this video! im arriving as solo female in 2 weeks!!! im very excited and don't have accommodation yet. so this will help me a lot!
How good your trip go? I’m planning to visit Cape Town as a solo female traveler as well.
@@KB-sg7tv my trip was awesome!!! I’ve stayed in a hostel n met lots of ppl. So we went out of drinks at night. During the day there’s a lot to do, like hiking or diving. I will recommend the peninsula tour first, coz it’s difficult to do it on your own.
@@silvi9467 Great thanks! Glad it went well!😊
Cape Town is ok... but come try the west coast for real peace and quiet!!
West coast I'd in cape town idiot
@@natashamcclusky1652 Cape Town ends by Melkbos (maybe Atlantis) but im in St Helena Bay and this is NOT Cape Town. Why must you be so insulting... and get your spelling right before you call other people idiots.
@@natashamcclusky1652 you're stupid. He's talking about towns like Saldanha, Langebaan and Paternoster, which is not in or part of Cape Town, but in the West Coast.
@@ethanaf4855 thank you
The countryside is out of this world beautiful. Don't know how safe it is.
Thanks for uploading 😃 when was this filmed? Weather is stunning! When is the best time to come weather wise?
Hey Cam, it was filmed exactly a year ago.... at beginning of Feb 2019.... not too much has changed in the last year
Thank you, Dean. I'm from Fiji and was in the Mother City two weeks ago. I loved wandering around Long Street by myself, yes, including getting lost trying to walk from there to the V&A one afternoon. My highlight was the day I spent in Khayelitsha with Jenny Housdon. I hope more visitors to your wonderful city spend less time stressing and lounging by their poolsides and more time enjoying (wisely) the city and the people.
Vinaka vakalevu .
I visited CT twice as a female solo traveller and never had any problems. One day I got well and truly lost and was outside the hospital when I was trying to get back to Long Street. I saw one of the guys in the fluorescent jackets and he kindly walked me from the hospital back to Long Street. Regarding cameras, I have quite a good one and made sure that when I was taking photos in the city , there was always a security guard or a man in the high viz jacket near by. All of the people I met in CT were really friendly and did their utmost to help me. The open top bus tours were absolutely brilliant and very reasonably priced. I did venture out at night once and walking along Long Street was a bit daunting, if you can, don’t walk alone or get a taxi. I love CT and can’t wait to return.
The fact that they have people in a fluorescent jacket is a red flag to me along with all the petty crime advise. Bring your security detail with you.
what a lot of people don't realize is that most of Cape Town's crime statistics comes from the region of the city where i live and that's the Cape Flats, where gangsterism, drugs and whole manner of other craziness contributes to the crime statistic.
the city centre is pretty safe, especially during the day and you can walk around the city at night with no real problem, although it's best to walk around with a group at night and try to atleast have one or two males in that group.
wither it's always good to be aware of your surroundings and keep your wits sharp, no matter where you find yourself in the world.
and if in the city centre, especially at night, avoid the areas such as the bus terminus, taxi rank and under the bridges and avoid the places where there is huge concentration of homeless people, nothing against homeless people, but this is also where all the street kids and drug addicts hang about, so there will be a higher risk of robberies and pickpocketing.
I'm watching from Japan.That's nice one!
Guests arrived at our Garden Route self catering apartment after having had an awful experience in Adderley st . They were walking alone , obvious tourists and were surrounded by 6 supposed security guards who scammed them and took their cards. They were tricked by them when the thieves told them that hey had to go through various procedures involving the ATM to enter the Waterfront. Hosts should warn tourists about ATM scams, walking alone in the evening, advertising their tourist status and avoid these places on a Sunday when no one else is about.
Excellent video! The golden rule is to always act on the locals' advice. Never walk to a place if the locals recommend going by car. You may think it's ridiculous to take a car to go to a place at walking distance: if the locals are telling you to go by car, it means there's a high risk you'll get mugged at gun point or knife point if you go on foot. So go by car for f**** sake!
Also, never assume an area is safe at night because it's safe during the day. It may have been safe to walk from your hotel to a restaurant with the sun still shining. But that doesn't mean it's also going to be safe to walk back to your hotel after sunset. Therefore, you should always ask your waiter/waitress for advice. They have your best interest at heart.
Crime isn't only much more prevalent, it is also more violent than in Europe. If tourists get into trouble in Cape Town, it often is because they walked around as carefree as they would have done in Vienna or Bellagio on Lake Como. Don't make the same mistake and be aware your surroundings! The safety situation in Cape Town is what it is. It's up to you to adapt your behaviour and not to be oblivious, because it's obliviousness that'll get you into trouble.
That being said: Cape Town is a stunningly beautiful city, and Capetonians are amazing and friendly people. By all means, please do visit the Mother City!
Yeah a city you can't feel safe walking around in is a city that's not for me. Plenty of cities in the world to visit. Having to find taxis to leave your hotel yeah nah.... not for me.
I would love to visit Cape Town. It has always been my dream.
Based on your presentation and based on my 75-year old friend whose house was ransacked on the Strand, I would say that Cape Town is a high crime city. Be extremely alert; it's a very sketchy environment. You can always be targeted no matter what you do. I would advise never travel at night unless there is at least four of you/
As a woman, I would never go anywhere alone or live there except in some safer place.
People get killed everywhere. In the US we have lots of school shootings, fraternities are packed with rapists, people get mugged and shot everyday in America. Crime is everywhere, don't be a fool.
@@lovealways3687 Crime in a large part of the US is minimal. School shootings? Way to hype that up.
@@lovealways3687 Stop playing down Cape Town's crime.South Africa is dangerous and Cape Town is no exception
@@lovealways3687 Another one that is disconnected from the truth.America has high rate of crime.But here in Cape Town there are worse things happening
Love Cape Town.Beautiful city.Be street wise.Enjoy our country and our Rainbow Nation.
Nice video and you´ve got a very easy accent, everybody can understand you.
I have been to cpt sooo many times and im finally about to move there. I know its all true but i for example got my camera stolen in Barcelona and my money out of my hotel in croatia. But i forgot 9000Euros in a minisafe in a B&B in Capetown (which i dragged with me waiting for the date to open a bank account), i lost a mobile phone and got it back and i did psychotherapy with 80 young drug addicts in a township and experienced nothing but warmth and love. Im not idealising and im not naiive but its all about what you sent out and your ability to pick up what comes towards you. Its all about vibe and magic and your inner compass. Will be forever in love with the mothercity and its people❤
Very helpful and informative. Thank you
Where specially would you recommend a couple to stay for 6 days in Cape Town?
Lekker vid my bru
Real good informative video bro, now is there any way you could give some advise as of what are some of the safest and affordable neighbourhoods to live in near century city? I might be relocating to CT sometime this year
Khayelitsha is very affordable.
I saw the thumbnail 'Am I safe?'
And I'm like:nope
Probably the only person in the comments that have sense
Good video 👍❤️
Thank you 👍
If you going to Cape Town go to Pakalola, the best for eats and a drink. The best family you’ll ever meet.
Hi there! I'm looking at Cresa Grande Hotel in corner of Strand and Loop street. Would you say this is a safe are at night? Thanks :)
As human beings, we all like to think that our birth place is the best, after all home is where the heart is. I have been following Kylein and Nojack for some time now, and thanks to them I have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. Through Kylein' eyes I have gotten to see the most beautiful, breathtaking, spectacular places all around South Africa, and just when you think you've seen it all, he shows you something else (places I've never heard of )all in beautiful, sunny RSA . I am from Cape Town and I love that breathtakingly beautiful place, however, I do know thanks to Kylein, NoJack and Travelvids I get to see this beautiful country like never before (I can't afford to travel), so thank you, lets just sit back and enjoy and remember there is crime and poverty all over the world.
thank you for your wonderful insight Leslie
It is not wonderful insight.Crime is not all over the world.
Hi, do you recommend driving here with a car from a foreign country? In terms of car hijacking and the likes.
Take care anyway just be prepared and stay with your group don’t go wondering off for a walk after dark. Over and above that enjoy the most magical scenery in the world 🦄🎉👍🌈
I experienced a lot of begging from mostly women while visiting especially on Long Street (looks like New Orleans).. restaurants tried to rip us off also not bringing change back BUT there are nice areas near waterfront
Sorry to hear that. Yes it does happen alot, unfortunately comes with the territory
That is so true. The waiters expect you to give them a tip. I have learned not to pay the waiter for my meal. I wait until they bring my bill then I go and pay for my meal at the till and leave a tip for the waiter. The beggars are terrible! They have no money, yet they smoke! I refuse to give them money.
Very interesting, I was planning to visit Cape Town in general South Africa it’s beautiful country, I was sure for long time should we visit or not for safety concerns, seeing this video I my consider, safety is our number one on our list, which city should we visit on you opinion and where should we stay ? Thanking you...
Def Come visit when the boarders open again... Good places to stay around the city.
Tamboerskloof, Oranjezicht, Camps Bay, GreenPoint & Sea Point
And also remember to take out life insurance above your travel insurance then you will be fully covered.
Even though I don't know English, I decided to subscribe to this channel
I would love to come and visit Cape Town. Would an organized tour of the city and out and about be a better option safetywise?
I live in Cape Town. If you use common sense and keep to to the tourist areas you will be fine. At night just Uber and don't go walking around.
Lived in Cape Town from 1984 - 1988. Went back recently for a
holiday. Enjoyed it but could never
live in ZA again. The mentality of
people there is sonething else.
Thank goodness we returned to
Switzerland, where it is beautiful,
very clean and safe, respect between people reigns supreme
here plus whatever one could
wish for. Africa is not what it
used to be.
Yes we're also in another country now. Surrounded by human beings now. The people there are indeed something else. Kind of like a diseased Animal Farm
I immigrated to a beautiful country many years ago and must say that I don't miss South Africa. It has certainly changed for the worst! Can you imagine the ANC giving people from all the African countries the freedom to walk into SA without a permanent visa? They pay no taxes but they are allowed to erect shanties wherever they want to!
I would like to visit Cape Town, but the fact that the safety is debatable makes me not want to spend my hard earned money there...Good video.
its in the townships
@@sussyamogussus No you idiot Cape Town is generally not safe.
@@subwaysurfer5378 oh. You again with your nonsense. Jealous expat.
@@roybean7166 Cape Town is not safe. It is pure facts and I live here. Admit it
@@subwaysurfer5378 Do you know tourism create jobs , more jobs less crime
Love Cape Town!!
Can you write down the safer places to stay in Cape Town? I couldn’t quite catch it during the video? Great video!!
Bloubergstrand is in cape Town. I would recommend it because i live in Bloubergstrand. Its very safe and the beaches is beautiful
No Cape Town is generally not safe. Go to Australia it's safer there
haha good driving suggestions , thats Cape Town!
Welcome to the wild west :-D
Hello I am from The Netherlands. Do you maybe know what is a good way to get a sim card and also be able to do a little bit of live streaming like iRL ? I am just looking around I see there are 5 providers but I don't know my way around, I don't think any of our providers have a bit of data. Because I think they only have it in Europe and USA. I know you can buy sims & plans from unlimitedirl and other's but that is way out of my budget. So maybe you have already some experience with it since I heard you were a tour guide and people asked the question already, if I search with google I find those question but not recent ones and not with any satisfying answers yet. I see also Lyca mobile is servicing SA but that is not a real provider more a virtual provider they don't have their own network but maybe a good solution's to have as a backup because I had those sims already so maybe you can buy the sim already beforehand before leaving which is a plus. Hmmm website doesn't seem working atm maybe they don't do much anymore in SA: Lycamobile.co.za Status
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Hello mates I’m planning my trip next summer to celebrate finishing law school! I am very much a vocal and friendly guy, I talk to nearly every person I see so I’m not too worried about becoming a victim. However, I do know every city has those areas that anyone becomes a victim. Can you provide names of maybe neighborhoods, or perhaps not avoid singling one area out, is the north side/south side/east/west known for being the more dangerous sections of Cape Town??
Hey man! I’m about to do the same thing you did as I just graduated from law school and wish to visit Cape town for 2-3 months. How did it go? Any recommandations regarding safety or else?
God, it sounds more like work than relaxation...if you can relax at all.
Remember this is specifically when doing a walk in the city. In certain areas you can let go and breathe... Certain National Parks and beaches and areas like the Waterfront are as safe as can be, but for those that want to explore the inner city, yes vigilance is the price to pay.
Hi @travelvids, thanks for such a great video. One of my friend and I are planning to visit Capetown to celebrate my 30th birthday. She is half asian/ half French and I am black. We are both French. Do you believe it is safe for two girls to go out and enjoy Cape town at night?
Hi Grace, as he said: just be vigilant, avoid quiet dark spots alone as 2 ladies and follow the light/crowds. Most streets have security guys and will assist when in need of info. Example if you party/club in long str watch your drink, keep your belongings safe, don't flash your phone/selfies (shows petty thiefs what you have) and most people are genuinely friendly- have fun
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