May 23, 2008
Violence in South Africa: Governments issuing travel warnings
This article on the violence in South Africa made it to Yahoo's front page and has a definite impact on travel:
Officials in the tourism industry, a cornerstone of the economy, are worried overseas visitors will avoid the country. A number of Western governments have issued travel warnings for South Africa, and tour companies report rising cancellations.It's not exactly clear how much violence (if any) is taking place in the touristy areas and we already reported here on this blog that outside of these areas things can be dangerous.
I do hope that travel to South Africa becomes more convenient soon as I really want to see the penguins at Cape Town.
Posted by James Trotta at May 23, 2008 8:39 PM | TrackBack
Comments
I'm an American. I lived near Cape Town (Melkbostrand) for over 3 years. Indeed, this city, and this locale in Southern Africa, are rewarding places to both live and visit. Scenically, and culturally "The Cape" will remain a must-see to any world traveler.
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