We Love South Africa, But We Do This To Stay Safe

Safety rules we never ignore in South Africa after 12 years of travelling, driving, and living part-time in Cape Town. We’ve partnered with SafetyWing for this video. SafetyWing’s Nomad Insurance Essential is a travel medical insurance for travellers and people spending time abroad. It can cover unexpected illness and injury, including hospital visits, doctor fees and emergency medical evacuations. It also covers you in over 180 countries, works as a pay-as-you-go subscription, and can be cancelled any time. Our SafetyWing link is here: https://tinyurl.com/SafetyWingJamesAn... Using our link helps support the channel at no extra cost to you. Every time we tell people we’re heading back to South Africa, they ask the same question: “But is it safe?” The honest answer is yes, but we behave differently there than we do in the UK. In this video, we share the real safety habits and everyday rules we follow to enjoy South Africa confidently, without becoming fearful or paranoid. These aren’t guidebook tips. They’re the practical routines we use every single day in Cape Town, from driving safely and using Uber at night to avoiding common tourist mistakes. If you’re planning a holiday, long stay, or even considering retiring in South Africa, this is the honest video we wish we’d seen before our first trip. In this video: 00:00 Is South Africa Really Unsafe? 00:41 Why We Don’t Trust Sat Nav Blindly 01:31 Driving From Cape Town Airport 03:45 Why We Never Leave Anything In The Car 05:20 Don’t Walk Like A Tourist 07:10 Why We Uber At Night 09:15 The Most Important Safety Rule 11:00 Is South Africa Worth The Mental Load? We cover: • Cape Town airport safety • Driving safely in Cape Town • Uber safety in South Africa • Common tourist mistakes • Why local advice matters • How we stay aware without becoming fearful • The habits we follow after 12 years of visiting South Africa Whether you’re staying in Sea Point, Green Point, Camps Bay, or visiting Cape Town for the first time, these South Africa travel safety tips will help you feel more confident and prepared. As a couple in our 50s and 60s planning longer stays and eventual retirement in South Africa, we make videos about smart travel, slow travel, retirement abroad, and honest experiences living between the UK and Cape Town. If you’ve visited South Africa before, let us know: What safety habit or travel tip made the biggest difference to your trip? ► Who Are We? We’re James and Rob – life partners, adventure-seekers, and believers in living your boldest retirement. Whether navigating retirement, downsizing, or travelling across continents, we share the highs, the lessons, and the unexpected moments of our journey. Split between the UK and Cape Town, we’re always on the hunt for the next story (and the next travel mishap). ► What You’ll Get Here: Real stories, not just itineraries Honest advice for curious, cost-conscious post-40s travellers Unfiltered looks at retirement, travel, and reinvention ► Why Subscribe? If you want more than Instagram-perfect travel, and you’re rethinking what freedom, adventure, or retirement could look like, you’re in the right place. Join us for laughs, real talk, and maybe a nudge toward your own bold adventure. Connect with Us: Instagram: Instagram: JamesAndRobUK Facebook: Facebook: JamesAndRob Website: https://www.JamesAndRob.com Email: [email protected] 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe to follow along—this isn’t just a travel channel. It’s real-life reinvention, one story at a time. #CapeTown #SouthAfricaTravel #TravelOver50