{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/south-africa/oudtshoorn","updatedAt":"2026-10-26T19:45:34.785Z","place":{"city":"Oudtshoorn","country":"South Africa","countryCode":"ZA","lat":-33.60047,"lon":22.19955},"safety":{"score":62,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":60,"confidence":0.86,"caps":[],"databaseScore":62,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Cautiously Optimistic","summary":"Travel guides suggest tourist areas are reasonably safe, but advise taking standard precautions due to existing crime. 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(Cautiously Optimistic)","year":null,"score":55,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Oudtshoorn presents an elevated risk for travelers, requiring increased caution.","summary":"While tourist areas are generally considered reasonably safe, Oudtshoorn, like much of South Africa, experiences significant crime. Travelers should be aware of the high national crime rates and exercise standard precautions. Extreme heat is also a consideration during October.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Violent crime is common in South Africa, including robbery and mugging, though specific incidents targeting tourists in Oudtshoorn are not detailed in the dossier."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While not specifically detailed for Oudtshoorn, pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common risks in tourist areas across South Africa."},"safeAreas":["De Rust","Kango Caves Area","Ostrich Farms (e.g., Highgate)"],"avoidAreas":["Areas bordering poorer communities (risk of opportunistic crime)","Deserted areas at night (general advice for Oudtshoorn)"],"scams":["Criminals posing as tourist police","ATM fraud","Fake unofficial guides"],"zones":[{"name":"Oudtshoorn Central","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe for tourists, but exercise caution, especially after dark."},{"name":"De Rust","level":"safe","note":"Small, quiet village known for its natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere."},{"name":"Kango Caves Area","level":"safe","note":"Tourist attraction with good infrastructure; generally safe, but be aware of surroundings."},{"name":"Ostrich Farms (e.g., Highgate)","level":"safe","note":"Tourist-focused areas, generally safe with staff present."},{"name":"Residential Areas (general)","level":"caution","note":"Crime can occur; avoid displaying wealth and be aware of your surroundings, especially at night."},{"name":"Areas bordering poorer communities","level":"avoid","note":"Higher risk of opportunistic crime; best avoided, especially after dark."}]}}