1. From Cape Town International
Airport
you will notice registered Authorized Taxi Personnel. Take their
Taxis. DO not entertain independent freelance personal.
2. Approx Cost of a Taxi from Cape Town Airport to Town, is 280R-350R
3. If Staying in a Cape Town Villa,
ensure you have been informed how to use the Alarm System, and use it! Avoid leaving doors unlocked.
4. Keep all valuables, eg Passports, Cash, in the Safe.
5. Avoid walking around at night, unless you are in a well lit area, eg Long Street, Waterfront. Rather
take an authorized Taxi to your destination. We recommend
Marine Taxis
The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
Cape Town, South Africa
6. When seated in a
Bars and Restaurants
in Cape Town do not hang your bag over the chair. Rather leave your bag on your
lap, as Pick pocketers are known to take advantage if Bags are left hanging around.
7. It Is customary to Tip Restaurant/ Bar Staff. Usually 10-15% of the Bill. For
tables in a restaurant of 6 people or more,
a 10% service charge is automatically added.
8. Be Aware when using ATM’s. The Same applies all around the World. Try to find
an ATM in a Well Lit area or Petrol Station Indoors. Do Not let Anyone assist
you. More than likely it’s a scam.
9. Do not wear Flashy Jewelry at Night. This only attracts trouble.
Rather leave your Diamond Ring, or Gold Chains in
your Villa for the evening.
10. Beggars in Cape Town are usually harmless, however there are many around especially
at Traffic Intersections. If you wish to give them something rather offer a loaf
of bread or Food, as many of the Street Children are on some form of drug or another.
You will also notice Homeless People , known as “Bergies” . They too are usually
harmless, however do not entertain discussion as they are brilliant story tellers
and typically becomes irritating.
When
Climbing Table Mountain always go with a Partner, and inform a friend. There
has been many accidents so please get professional advice before attempting to climb
Table Mountain.
11. If You Rent a Car in Cape Town, Always
Lock your vehicle, no matter where you are. Never leave any Visible Valuable including
a Cell Phone in the Car.Thieves will break in even if they see a Rand 20 Note, or
loose change. Keep it covered, or remove items.
12. When Staying in a Villa in Cape Town
enter the Local Security Company’s Number in your Phone. Most Companies offer an
escort from the last Kilometer Back to your Villa. Its worthwhile especially if
its very late at night.
13. Please note that the Sea Temperature in Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Beaches are very chilly. Do not
underestimate the Heat.Always Take Bottled water with you to any Beach and
keep an eye on the Kids as the water
is very cold.
Bantry Bay, Cape Town
14.
And Always Remember if its Too Good to be True, It probably Isn't!
More Useful Links for Cape Town Travelers More Safety Tips on Travelling in Cape Town Click Here Camps Bay Police Station on Victoria Road, Camps Bay 8005
Cape Town Medi Clinic
Private
Hospital situated just 3 Kilometers from Camps Bay and Clifton.
