Durban safe?

I am planning for a trip through South Africa in March. I am considering
spending a day or two in Durban, but some people have warned me about public
safety in that city. The city centre would be dangerous, especially with
regard to muggings and car jacking. Is this true? I've read the Rough Guide
to South Africa and they warn only against a few neighbourhoods and
shantytowns and the central beaches.

Anyone with experiences?


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Eddy
www.couvreur.demon.nl

I went to Durban in May. Can't say I felt particularly safe and my hotel
advised to get a taxi everywhere...even short distances.

Jon

"Eddy le Couvreur" wrote in message
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I am planning for a trip through South Africa in March. I am considering
spending a day or two in Durban, but some people have warned me about
public
safety in that city. The city centre would be dangerous, especially with
regard to muggings and car jacking. Is this true? I've read the Rough
Guide
to South Africa and they warn only against a few neighbourhoods and
shantytowns and the central beaches.

Anyone with experiences?


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Eddy
www.couvreur.demon.nl

Was there this time last year.
Was told to stay OUTSIDE the City.
Stayed at Umhlanga Rocks just a bit North.
Great time there. Lovely area.

Mikey

"JH" wrote in message
news
I went to Durban in May. Can't say I felt particularly safe and my hotel
advised to get a taxi everywhere...even short distances.

Jon

"Eddy le Couvreur" wrote in message
...
I am planning for a trip through South Africa in March. I am
considering
spending a day or two in Durban, but some people have warned me about
public
safety in that city. The city centre would be dangerous, especially with
regard to muggings and car jacking. Is this true? I've read the Rough
Guide
to South Africa and they warn only against a few neighbourhoods and
shantytowns and the central beaches.

Anyone with experiences?


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Eddy
www.couvreur.demon.nl

Eddy

I agree.... it would be better to stay outside of the city. There are many
areas south of it which are far more pleasant.

Rocco

"Mikey" wrote in message
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Was there this time last year.
Was told to stay OUTSIDE the City.
Stayed at Umhlanga Rocks just a bit North.
Great time there. Lovely area.

Mikey

"JH" wrote in message
news
I went to Durban in May. Can't say I felt particularly safe and my
hotel
advised to get a taxi everywhere...even short distances.

Jon

"Eddy le Couvreur" wrote in message
...
I am planning for a trip through South Africa in March. I am
considering
spending a day or two in Durban, but some people have warned me about
public
safety in that city. The city centre would be dangerous, especially
with
regard to muggings and car jacking. Is this true? I've read the Rough
Guide
to South Africa and they warn only against a few neighbourhoods and
shantytowns and the central beaches.

Anyone with experiences?


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Eddy
www.couvreur.demon.nl