n the last five years South Africa has been ranked by travel experts as one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Every year more and more people are choosing South Africa as a place to spend their vacations. In 2006 over 8 million tourists arrived in South Africa and that figure more than doubled in 2010. Despite these incredible numbers, there is one factor that continues to hamper the tourism industry in South Africa. That factor is crime.
The issue of crime in South Africa is a complex one. At Lark Tours often the first thing we hear from travelers is I would love to go to South Africa but what about the crime? Our response is yes, South Africa does have a high crime rate, one of the highest in the world, but the depressing news you hear about crime in South Africa is only part of the picture. It is our goal to present to you an expanded perspective of the crime issue in South Africa. Hopefully this will help you make an informed decision if you are considering visiting South Africa.