Enhanced Safety Measures Introduced In Wild Coast

Rising crime in the Eastern Cape, particularly the Wild Coast, has cast a shadow over the local tourism economy and the regions reputation as a travel destination

The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency ECPTA has expressed deep concern over the impact of crime on the provinces tourism reputation.

ECPTA spokesperson Oyanga Ngalika highlighted the urgency of the situation. We are concerned about the potential loss of income and, more broadly, about the long-term implications for investment and growth in our region, she told News24 .

This uptick has fuelled fear among potential visitors, with businesses on the Wild Coast reporting increased safety concerns from travellers.

An anonymous adventure tourism operator shared their perspective with Travel News : Lots of our guests have been phoning us to get info on the crime, so there is definitely a negative perception out there, but fortunately, it hasn't resulted in cancellations on our side.