Is South Africa Safe to Visit?

Safety analysis across 6 cities · Updated 2026

5.6

out of 10

Moderate Caution

Safety Score Breakdown

Petty Crime

4.8

Violent Crime

5.1

Scam Risk

6.1

Women’s Safety

5.4

Night Safety

4.5

Transport

6.0

Natural Hazards

7.7

✅ Safest Cities in South Africa

Kruger National Park7.3 Stellenbosch6.8 Cape Town5.5

⚠️ Higher Risk Cities

Johannesburg4.2 Durban4.6 Pretoria5.2

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Kruger National ParkGenerally Safe7.3 StellenboschModerate Caution6.8 Cape TownModerate Caution5.5 PretoriaModerate Caution5.2 DurbanExercise Caution4.6 JohannesburgExercise Caution4.2