• The best advice is to seek the advice of locals on safety in their area.
• Establish how to observe the cultural protocol of that area - again, ask the locals.
• Use registered, qualified tour guides.
• Do not publicize your valuables, e.g.: jewellery, camera, etc.
• Use credit cards or if not possible, carry only the cash that you need (please note that larger
  accommodation establishments, shops and services accept major credit cards - smaller organisations will only accept cash).
• At night, avoid isolated dark places.
• If you need transportation, the accommodation establishment staff or the nearest tourism information office can recommend a reliable service.
• Use adequate sun protection cream.

Driving

• Fasten your seatbelt and lock your doors. In urban areas it is advisable to only open your window about 5cm.
• Never pick up strangers.
• Do not use your cell phone while driving, unless you have a "hands free kit".
• Never display your valuables in the car e.g. handbags, clothes, cell phones. Lock them in the boot.

• Just like anywhere else in the world, please do not leave your luggage unattended.
• Keep your accommodation locked when you are out. Check with the establishment staff on safety while in your accommodation.
• If someone knocks, check who it is before opening the door.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

• 10111 - In event of an emergency the operators will patch you through to the required emergency service in the area you are in. This number cannot be dialled from a cell phone, only from a landline.
• 112 - Emergency number for Vodacom and MTN cell phone users.
• 082911- This is a 24 hour emergency number, throughout South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho (We are happy to respond to any medical emergencies, even non-paying ones.)
• Police: 10111
• Ambulance: 10177

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