Is Cape Town Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Group travel experience

Cape Town is a beautifully City…. There are a lot of nice activities to do and the nature is overwhelming:) The different options of food locations are amazing. The people are friendly and kind It is a nice city to travel

Group travel experience

In another life I’d be SouthAfrican. My first trip to CPT was back in 2016 and that is when my obsession started. Ever since I make a point of visiting the city simply because it’s too beautiful! I love the vibrancy! The landscape! The people and nightlife! Braai with locals is absolutely amazing and the list of activities are endless! I’d you’re thinking of visiting CPT this is the sign you needed! The place is safe just be sure to choose an accommodation that doesn’t limit your mobility and you’ll be good 😁

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Family travel experience

My family came to Cape Town and absolutely loved it. There was something for everyone, wether it be lounging on the beach in Camps Bay or hiking up Table Mountain! We ate amazing food everywhere we went and had such lovely weather every day. Would highly recommend the city of Cape Town as a destination spot :)

Group travel experience

I wasn’t solo but met with friends who had been there before. We stayed in Sea Point which is one of the safest areas, with many cafes and restaurants nearby. We did rent a car to get around the city. We also did a hop-on hop-off bus to the wine country which I highly recommend.

Family travel experience

I was with family when I went to Cape Town those were my favorite places: 1. Boulders Beach - Beach full of adorable penguins 2. Cape of Good Hope - Beautiful views of the ocean 3. Bo Kaap - Colorful Malay quarter 4. Hout Bay - Nice area to people watch (mostly boating/fishermen here) and there's also a food market that serves fresh seafood 5. Groot constantia - Lovely winery that serves the sweetest wines 6. V&A waterfront - A cool mall near the harbor

Solo travel experience

I did a solo trip to Cape Town and the Garden Route last year. In Cape Town I took precautions such as staying in a safe neighborhood, not walking alone at night, and taking some group day tours. I had no safety issues.

Solo travel experience

I absolutely loved it there and stayed for 3 weeks. Got a SIM card and took Uber at night for sure. I stayed in an Airbnb with a lovely family which helped knowing I had local people to go home to and could call at any time.

Solo travel experience

I went to Cape Town solo and I loved it. Cape Town is pretty safe in the day with precautions. I walked alone in some areas but in others, I would have not. I did things by myself on foot and using Uber or the city seeing bus. I did a free walking tour also. At night I took Uber. I stayed 7 days and did 2-day tours (one for the wine tram and one for the Cape peninsula).

Solo travel experience

I went to Cape Town by myself and did daily tours. I booked through a really nice hostel I’ve stayed. I did the wine tour, craft breweries, shark dive, and bike tour to the Cape of Good Hope. All was really nice, and I met a lot of nice people in the hostel and on the tours. Other things like table mountain, waterfront, and other beaches I just did by myself or with friends from the hostel through public transportation or Uber/taxis. I didn’t feel unsafe there at all there, all the locals were super nice and helpful.

Solo travel experience

I went solo for a week and had an incredible time. Ubers are cheap and available, and the people working there want to share their culture and learn yours. Lots of food options, lots of nature and activities. Most people speak a little of English. I had an incredible time and would love to go back sometime. I don't recommend walking around alone late at night.

I am a South African living in Cape Town. I recommend always being aware of your surroundings. Don’t walk alone at night, don’t hike alone. Other than that Cape Town is fine. Great people, stunning views and sites, and of course delicious food.

Cape Town is pretty safe if you’re sensible and keep your wits about you, walking alone at night is not recommended, and make sure you stay closer to the center/nicer suburbs. But it’s incredibly fun and there are so many wonderful experiences + places to stay and people to meet.