Matters needing attention in South Africa tourism

Traveling to South Africa is exciting, but there are also many details that cannot be ignored. Let me tell you something about the precautions for traveling to South Africa.

South Africa Tourism Precautions Personal Safety

South Africa is one of the countries with the highest crime rate in the world, but it is not as bad as rumored. As long as you follow some basic principles, you can ensure the safety of your journey.

Public security in small towns is better than that in big cities. In George, Stellenbosch, Morsel Bay and other towns, it is safe to wander the streets even at night. In Johannesburg, don't act alone after dark, and it's best not to leave the hotel.

Try to walk together, don't act alone; Valuables, gem ornaments and brand-name clothing should be properly kept, and it is best not to expose them; Avoid entering and leaving specific residential areas and deserted streets and places; Go out as little as possible before sunrise and after sunset; It is best to use credit cards or traveler's checks to avoid changing money or displaying a lot of cash in public places.

Accident description: if you are unfortunately robbed, try to escape to a crowded place; If you can't escape, don't resist. Give the other party an appropriate amount of cash immediately, and try to remember the personal characteristics of the hijacker, the time and place of the incident, and call the police as soon as possible. Call the police:1011,or report to the nearest police station.

In addition, when visiting the wildlife park, you should strictly abide by the regulations in the park, and pay special attention not to get off the bus and feed the animals without authorization;

Hygiene and health

1, the tap water in the city can be drunk directly, although it sometimes looks yellow.

China tourists don't need to be vaccinated when they come to South Africa.

3. There is no large-scale transfection epidemic except in the northern primitive tribal areas.

There are many opportunities to see wild animals in South Africa, and sometimes there are animals playing on the road. But pay attention to keep your distance, in case of being bitten or scratched, it may cause serious infection.

5. South Africa is a region with high incidence of AIDS, please be careful.

6. The medical level in South Africa is very high, and you don't have to worry about occasional minor illnesses when traveling. However, medical expenses are very high, so it is best to buy relevant insurance and prepare some commonly used drugs before departure.

7. Malaria prevention: The lowlands in Mpu Malanga province and the Maputalan coast in limpopo river and Nata province of Kwazulu are the areas where malaria occurs. Although the endemic area of malaria is limited, it is a place that ordinary tourists rarely set foot in, but if you want to go to these areas where malaria occurs, you'd better take adequate preventive measures. The simplest, safest and most limited way to prevent malaria is to prepare several anti-mosquito appliances, such as mosquito nets, and some effective pesticides. If you are determined to do some epidemic prevention work, you can take some antimalarial drugs orally according to the instructions. You should start taking it one to two weeks before going to the epidemic area, and you must continue taking it four weeks after leaving the epidemic area. You'd better consult some medical experts before you start taking these drugs.