Comments on: Is Cape Town Safe? https://charlieontravel.com/cape-town-safe/ UK Travel Blog Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:09:37 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Carey Bellamy https://charlieontravel.com/cape-town-safe/#comment-107786 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 01:24:32 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=12886#comment-107786 Hi Debbie,
Tagging into your question…

Hi Charlie and Luke,
My daughter and I will also be in Cape Town soon for three days. We are also wanting to hire a car to drive around Cape Town and to Signal hill and to drive to Cape Point and stop at a few places along the way.
We would also like to know of you have any contacts for a nice driver to drive us around instead of hiring a car maybe?

]]> By: Debbie https://charlieontravel.com/cape-town-safe/#comment-107574 Tue, 07 May 2024 02:31:20 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=12886#comment-107574 Hello,
Love your blog and all your recommendations! My daughter and I are traveling to Cape Town very soon. My daughter is a very seasoned traveler but I am very nervous. We have rented a car to drive from the airport to our hotel and for the week to drive ourselves around. Do you have any contacts that we could reach out to so we could hire someone to drive us around?

]]> By: Charlie Marchant https://charlieontravel.com/cape-town-safe/#comment-107553 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:30:10 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=12886#comment-107553 In reply to Karen Bekker.

Hi Karen – I would recommend that if you are driving unaccompanied, then to lock your doors and to have your luggage in the boot and not open view on the seats or back seats. There unfortunately is risk and Luke and I were fortunate not to encounter any such incidents ourselves. It is not a long drive, but it is down to personal preference how safe you feel to do it. If you do, try not to stop or pull over anywhere on route and drive directly to the V&A Hotel.

]]> By: Karen Bekker https://charlieontravel.com/cape-town-safe/#comment-107504 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:01:07 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=12886#comment-107504 I’m an ex South African (now Canadian), haven’t been to CT in 29 years. I’m picking up a rental on a Sunday at 11am at the airport and driving to the V&A Hotel. I’m nervous as recently heard of a family who were targeted as it was recognizable as a rental car, all bank cards stolen, they threatened to rape this couples daughter if they didn’t cooperate. Should I arrange for someone to accompany me on that drive?

]]> By: Charlie Marchant https://charlieontravel.com/cape-town-safe/#comment-107473 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:39:04 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=12886#comment-107473 In reply to Maria Andrea.

Hi Maria – I think that either option would be fine. I would recommend asking your university if they can recommend someone for a private transfer.

]]> By: Maria Andrea https://charlieontravel.com/cape-town-safe/#comment-107464 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:39:26 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=12886#comment-107464 Hi,
love your blog.
I’ll be traveling to Cape Town in April for a social project with my university but arriving solo saturday 9:30pm. Do you think it is better to have a private transfer scheduled or just take an uber when arriving?
I do not know where to book the private transfer, if you know any websites, would really appreciate it.

Thank you! :)

]]> By: Charlie Marchant https://charlieontravel.com/cape-town-safe/#comment-107294 Sat, 10 Feb 2024 15:33:35 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=12886#comment-107294 In reply to Allie.

Hi Allie – We used the standard Uber and this was fine. Yes, this applies to the City Bowl area for definite.

]]> By: Allie https://charlieontravel.com/cape-town-safe/#comment-107291 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 18:02:10 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=12886#comment-107291 Hi Charlie
Did you use the basic Uber ride or Uber Black? I’ve heard that there are very big differences in terms of how comfortable and safe one feels. Also, you mentioned that Ubers should be taken after dark, even if you’re only a few blocks away from your destination. Does this apply to CTD areas? I’ll be moving regularly between Bo Kaap, City Bowl and Waterfront.
Thank you!

]]> By: Charlie Marchant https://charlieontravel.com/cape-town-safe/#comment-107077 Sun, 03 Dec 2023 22:16:04 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=12886#comment-107077 In reply to Diego.

Hi Diego – I would be careful hiking at sunset if you are going on your own and ideally plan to finish before the sun is down. Ubers will be readily available and there are also a few parking spaces near to the trail head (these are on the side of the road). Definitely do not leave any valuables in your car if you decide to drive.

]]> By: Diego https://charlieontravel.com/cape-town-safe/#comment-107074 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:40:55 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=12886#comment-107074 Hi! On December 1st we are travelling to Cape Town. We are planning to go the first day to Lion’s head to do a sunset hike. Our accomodation is in CBD at Buitenkant Street, do you reccomend to drive to Lion’s head with our car or better to take an uber to go and come back as it will be dark after we finish? Do you know any other reputable taxi company to use?

Thanks!

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