Is South Africa safe for tourists 2023?

Yes, South Africa is safe for female travellers. Many female visitors to South Africa leave here having experienced no problems at all. As with all travellers to South Africa, it's important to be aware of your surroundings and keep valuables out of sight.



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There are safe and unsafe places in the CBD. Johannesburg is a large city. There are many whites people living in Selby and surrounding areas and they appear to be quite safe. And like all cities in the world, you have drunks, drug pushers and prostitutes and gangs loitering in the CBD areas at night.

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South Africa is one of the most dangerous countries for women and girls — most at risk are those who live in poor and underserved areas such as townships.

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Is it Safe to Visit Cape Town Right Now? Begrudgingly, yes, visiting Cape Town is safe right now. However, travellers should exercise heightened caution due to high levels of crime. As a tourist, the level of risk that you expose yourself to is low, thanks to the South African tourist police.

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Cape Town is not a malaria area. You don't need to worry about malaria tablets unless you are travelling from Cape Town to high-risk parts of the country. There is also a standard list of vaccinations that many countries recommend before travelling abroad that includes rabies, typhoid, and tetanus.

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Johannesburg is a really fun city to visit, with plenty to entertain tourists, but it does have a particularly high crime rate. There are areas to avoid and it's best to ask a local guide or hotel staff about specifics and not to wander.

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The good news is that Ubers are safe and inexpensive. Drivers tend to have thousands of five-star reviews, so you can be sure you're in good hands. For additional safety, you can ask your driver to give you a pin so you can be sure you're getting into the right car.

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The 2023 South African National Shutdown was a protest held by the political party Economic Freedom Fighters on 20 March 2023, the day before Human Rights Day. The EFF called for the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa and an end to load-shedding.

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Though most Capetonians drive everywhere, Cape Town is an extremely walkable city.

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The good news is that Ubers are safe and inexpensive. Drivers tend to have thousands of five-star reviews, so you can be sure you're in good hands. For additional safety, you can ask your driver to give you a pin so you can be sure you're getting into the right car.

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In South Africa, malaria is mainly transmitted along the border areas. Some parts of South Africa's nine provinces (Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal) are endemic for malaria, and 10% of the population (approximately 4.9 million persons) is at risk of contracting the disease.

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With four or five days in the city – ideally a week – you can see all the major sights (Cape Town's notoriously fickle weather permitting), pick the perfect restaurant (book a few weeks ahead for big-name fine dining joints) and get a feel for the city's general joie de vivre.

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