Is South Africa safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is South Africa for solo female travelers?
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based on 60 experiences from female travelers
Chiara
South Africa
Graaff-Reinet, Family travel
Beautiful, amazing, interesting location with so much to see. A creative, artsy place with so many things to see, full of little details and tiny things to notice. Very friendly people and had a very nice stay.
Posted: January 3, 2026South Africa, Solo travel
One of my favorite countries to visit! Capetown is stunning and Johannesburg gives you a full cultural experience. The food was okay overall but the seafood was very fresh. I highly recommend visiting both CT & Jozi
Posted: December 4, 2025
Lihle
South Africa
East London, Family travel
I didn't really feel safe because some coloured guy tried mugging us, but luckily nobody was hurt and the guy was caught as we acted fast. As I'm from gauteng the food is no different from ours, we stayed at my brother's place during our stay. And used Indrive to get from place to place.
Posted: July 29, 2025Experienced: May, 2024Cape Town, Solo travel
The most memorable for me was actually the food in Cape Town, every cuisine here is just so good and literally every food I ever had was just delicious. The people are all very open and friendly, but of course you got to stay a bit conscious about your surroundings since there are a lot of people in the street trying hard to sell anything to you. I still felt safe even walking around alone sometimes and you can take an Uber everywhere because it’s really cheap and safe. Most of the activities are outside so I would recommend coming in spring or summer but there are also a lot of very nice museums, shops and cafes in Cape Town!
Posted: July 7, 2025
Maia
South Africa
Plettenberg Bay, Couple travel
Honestly it really depends what area your in but the majority of pletternburg bay is GORGEOUS, i really recommend going to the Tsala Lodge resort in the peninsula it is absolutely gorgeous they take such good care of you and the food is amazing🤞🏻
Posted: May 7, 2025Experienced: March, 2025How safe is South Africa for women?
Local safety index
Based on 63 local experiences
Local crime index
Based on 63 local experiences
Chiara
Jeffreys Bay
Jeffreys Bay is one of the safest towns I've been in. Kids are out till dark and are always safe and happy. Locals are kind and caring and care for the safety of our town. Lovely areas everywhere and great local security.
Posted: January 2, 2026
Teggs
Cape Town
Cape town is generally pretty safe. Its best to stay in places like Camps Bay, the Waterfront, Blouberg, Stellenbosch. Its best to stay away from the city center, Mitchell's Plain and Dunoon. NEVER drive past those two places please. Also just some basic tips. Dont walk around alone, keep your phone close and out of site. And be vigilant
Posted: December 20, 2025
Nadia
Pretoria
Please don't walk around anywhere after dark. Even if there's a lot of people around you. Ask a restaurant personal to walk you to your car. Make sure the Uber driver is who he says he is and that you are in the correct car.
Posted: October 29, 2025
Misokuhle
Newcastle
Newcastle, like most of South Africa is not really safe but it’s still way better than all of the big cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Walking alone at night is a bad habit idea and cat calling is normalised
Posted: August 12, 2025Lihle
Lynnwood Glen
Lynnwood glen is a safe place, but there used to be crime mostly because I'm a student that is walking distance to campus, so they would target the school kids, but now it has stopped and there are securities patrolling the whole area on a daily.
Posted: July 29, 2025Safety in South Africa
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Babedi
Ga-Rankuwa
Can host for:
7 days
About me
I'm a shy person until I'm comfortable, I have 2 kids. Love to travel and eat. I am budget savvy. Love to dance and enjoy basking in the sun
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Tayla
Cape Town
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hey! I’m Tayla. I’m currently living in my dream spot back in my home country after living and travelling abroad for 4 years. I live by the sea with my 2 cats and Turkish partner. I absolutely know the struggle of finding safe places to chill while travelling and hope I can be a safe space for some ladies who need it.
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