Tourists should make excursions around the city only when accompanied with a guide or in a group. Soweto, Alexandra, Hillbrow and Kettlhong are considered the most unsafe areas for walking and sightseeing.
Tourists, who plan to travel around the city by car, in no case should stop in solitary places and leave their car unattended. If during your journey you see the «DO NOT STOP!» sign, this means that drivers are allowed not to stop even if there’s a red stoplight.
All valuable items should be stored in your guestroom’s safe. When going out, it is recommended not to wear jewelry and watches. Cellphones are advised to wear inside a bag and not in your hand. Any valuable item can attract thieves.
Holiday-makers are not recommended to use public transport. There are many special tour buses that ply around the city every day. Travellers can also get a taxi or rent a car with ease.
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