One of the big questions asked by travellers before considering a visit to South Africa is, how safe is the country? I’m sure you’ve asked the same question. Don’t fret, there is a positive answer.

Crime is a reality. South Africa has a very high level of crime, but there has been a vast improvement in crime statistics over the past 5 years, indicating the negative global perception of crime in the country not bieng necessarily or entirely true, and definitely bleaker than the reality. It is also a known fact inside South Africa that most crimes occur in areas not readily frequented by tourists. Also, with South Africa getting ready to Host the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the safety measures in the country have seen a dramatic improvement.

Our public transport is getting a great upgrade, with the implementation of the Gautrain. Spates of Xenophobia due mainly to the economic climate and infrastructure, has seen to a greater awareness of keeping visitors to the country as safe as possible, whether immigrants or tourists. This ensures a safe stay while enjoying your holiday.

However, it is always advisable to have assistance at your fingertips. UHP offers you the advantage of having a Safety and Assistance line, which includes support in an emergency, or a potentially dangerous situation. At a nominal fee, the service offers you assistance in the form of a holiday ‘yellow pages’ of sorts, as well as 24 hour emergency numbers at your disposal. This ensures you have a trouble-free holiday with every worry taken care of by us!

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