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| Security, safety and health issues As in many large cities around the world, safety and security issues should be kept in mind when moving around in public in Cape Town. However, the Waterfront area is well-lit and patrolled and is considered to be a secure part of the city. It is suggested that delegates make up parties in the evenings to walk to Waterfront dinner venues. It is not advised to walk to the main city environs from the Waterfront at night: rather make up a party and take a taxi (a taxi rank is situated very close to the Breakwater Lodge). It is not advised to leave valuables in your hotel room unattended or carry them (e.g. cameras and binoculars) conspicuously on your person in public. Cash-dispensers (automatic teller machines – ATMs) are common in South Africa. The Waterfront offers a full range of banking facilities, so there is no need to carry large amounts of cash on your person. Taking out comprehensive travel/medical insurance for the full duration of your visit to South Africa is highly recommended. The Conference Organizers will help as best they can with any emergencies that might arise, but they cannot be held responsible for any such incidents or occurrences. Cape Town has a full range of medical facilities, but delegates are urged to bring all their personal medical requirements with them. There is no need to bring or take prophylactic medicines when visiting Cape Town, but if delegates intend travelling elsewhere on the Continent they should make enquiries in advance through their travel agent about any necessary medical requirements (e.g. for malaria zones). Tap water in Cape Town is both safe and pleasant to drink. |
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Andrea Angel at andreaangel.g@gmail.com
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Town and the Global Seabird Programme of BirdLife International
