It advised travellers to “avoid taking alternative routes away from main roads as this can often take you into less secure areas”.
“Where you can, you should plan your trip in advance and verify your travel itinerary with a trusted local source,” the FCDO added.
“In Cape Town people have been affected by attacks and violent crime on secondary roads near the airport.”
The FCDO also urged tourists hiking in Table Mountain National Park, including on Lion’s Head and Signal Hill, to “stick to busy marked trails on popular days such as weekends and do not hike alone”.
