Welcome to our quant little town, Caledon, the gateway to the Overberg. We boast with being one of the oldest towns in South Africa, the largest Maltsters in the Southern hemisphere, natural hot water springs and a unique Wildflower Garden and Nature Reserve, not to mention the picturesque drives through the farm and winelands. Here are some tips and information to make your trip traveler smart and safe. Enjoy your visit with us and please check out our website for more information on our area.
Local traveler safety tips:
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Save emergency numbers on your phone
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Choose reliable transport if you are not taking your own
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Follow safe ATM protocols
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Carry less cash
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Be aware of your surroundings and remain vigilant
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Watch your valuables. Carry only what you need with you
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Car safety: Keep valuables out of sight or locked in the boot. Keep doors locked and your windows closed.
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Hike safety: Preferably go in a group. Always have water, a snack, sunscreen, a hat and a weatherproof jacket.
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Enjoy the beaches in the safe demarcated areas. Not all our rivers and dams are safe to swim in, so first check with the locals.
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If travelling alone or in doubt send a friend your live location as back up.
International traveler safety tips:
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Get a SA Sim card for your mobile phone. Save emergency numbers on your phone along with your embassy’s and tour guide’s if booked with one.
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Choose reliable transport if you are not using your own. Note that Uber and other well-known travel services do not operate outside of major cities
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Follow safe ATM protocols in a safe area
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Carry less cash. Most of our businesses do take card or other means of electronic payment.
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Be aware of your surroundings and remain vigilant
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Watch your valuables. Carry only what you need with you.
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Keep your passport safe and have an electronic copy on your mobile phone as a back up.
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Car safety: Keep valuables out of site or locked in the boot. Keep doors locked and your windows closed.
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Hike safety: Preferably go in a group. Always have water, a snack and a weatherproof jacket.
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Enjoy the beaches in the safe demarcated areas. Not all our rivers and dams are safe to swim in, so first check with the locals.
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If travelling alone or in doubt send a friend your live location as back up
Emergancy numbers:
Police: 10111
Medical, rescue and fire: 10177
Mobile phone with SA sim card: 112
Road side assistance: 086 1000 234
Consulates contact information:
American Consulate:
Tel: +27 21 702-7300
Fax: +27 (0)21 702-7493
Physical Address: 2 Reddam Ave, Westlake, 7945, Cape Town Postal Address: PostNet Suite 50, Private Bag x26, Tokai, 7966
Website: http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/index.html
British Consulate:
Tel: +27 21 405 2400 Mon-Thu: 08.00 - 16.30, Fri: 08.00 - 13.00
Physical Address: 15th Floor, Southern life Centre, 8 Riebeeck Street, Cape Town
Postal Address: P O Box 500, Cape Town, 8000
Website: http://ukinsouthafrica.fco.gov.uk/en/
German Consulate:
Tel: +27 21 405 3000 Mon to Fri: 9:00 to 12:00
Physical Address: 19th Floor, Triangle House, 22 Riebeek Street, Cape Town 8001
Postal Address: PO Box 4273, Cape Town, 8000
Tel Passport & Visa Section: +27 21 405 3020 / +27 21 405 3040 Mon to Thurs 14:00 -16:00
Emergencies: +27 83 325 6513 (only after office hours)
Email: info@kapstadt.diplo.de
Website: http://www.kapstadt.diplo.de/Vertretung/kapstadt/en/Startseite.html
Contact us if you need any other consulate's details. We will gladly assist.
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