Safety Tips

Don't walk alone after dark in dubious areas.

 

Don't wear jewellery or flaunt expensive cameras while sightseeing.

 

Be on the alert for petty thieves, pickpockets and con-men in busy places and at banks (ATM's)

 

Drive with car windows closed and doors locked. You are most vulnerable at traffic lights and in driveways.

 

If confronted by an armed assailant, don't try to be a hero.

 

Always consult your guide/host/ hotel keeper before exploring.

 

Never leave luggage unattended in front of the hotel or lobby.

 

Deposit your valuables in the hotel's safety deposit box.

 

Do not flaunt big amounts of cash. Only take with you what you will need for the day, and have most of your money in travellers' cheques in a safe place. Remember to keep the numbers of your cheques in a safe place.

 

Park in well-lit areas and do not pick up strangers.

 

Ladies don't hang purses or handbags on the backs of chairs in restaurants.

 

Do not slow down or stop for people who wave you down on the road because of car problems, but drive to the nearest garage and report the problem.

 

Do not trust strangers who approach you for money or wish you to open the window of your car.