Tourists

Dear Visitor

Welcome to the Hout Bay and Llandudno community.

We hope you will have a fantastic holiday with us, whether you enjoy the amazing views, boat trips, hikes, beach activities or just sampling our local cuisine and the best of the Cape vineyards.

Unfortunately, during holiday season there is an increase in the number of opportunistic, petty criminals in the area. Holiday makers often tend not to be as security-conscious as they should be.

We want you to have a safe and hassle free holiday, so please bear the following in mind.

DO NOT:

• Conspicuously look like as a tourist by wandering around wearing high value cameras, jewellery and expensive brand-name back packs and bags.
• Swim in the river or in the ocean near the river mouth. Due to drought causing low water flow, the water contains high levels of toxic bacteria which will cause gastroenteritis.
• Wander in the bush areas on the back of the dunes.
• Hike KARBONKELBERG or go below the SENTINEL mountain.
• Hike ROCKET ROAD and SANDY BAY unless you go in groups of four or more.
• Enter less privileged areas unless you are part of a formal tour group.
• Leave valuables in sight on car seats in unattended cars.

DO:

• Keep passport and credit cards in a separate pocket or body belt.
• Leave only unimportant cards with two or three hundred Rand in the wallet.
• Tell your host (or someone similar) where you are going and when you expect to be back.
• Give them your phone number. If you do not return in time, they can call you. If you don't answer the call, they will understand that there may be a problem and can take steps.
• If confronted: stay calm, avoid escalating the situation, and comply with demands.
• Keep your bags close and your valuables in your pockets.
• When putting your bag aside in public places and restaurants link the bag strap around your chair or table leg or even around your own leg so it can’t be slid away from you by someone standing or passing nearby.
• Be wary of persons edging closer when you are about to draw your wallet to pay for items. Snatch and run happens quickly in the harbour crowds.
• Be extra alert when using ATM’s. Shield the keypad with your hand so that no one can see the pin you are putting in and do not allow anyone to distract you from what you are doing. They may swop your card with a dud card.

HBNW has a local emergency response centre called Watchcon. Save this number 021 790 9333 in your phone and call should you experience any problems.

Enjoy your stay in beautiful Hout Bay

HBNW

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