The Most Dangerous Places to Visit Around the World

 

Fatal attractions

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Looking for an adventure with an added element of danger? From high peaks and perilous pathways to deadly dive sites and boiling-hot lakes, some of the world's most beguiling attractions and destinations are also the most treacherous. Here are some places that should be on only the most intrepid explorer’s hit list.

Cape Town, South Africa

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South Africa’s best-known city, Cape Town, has many attractions that lure in travellers: flat-topped Table Mountain, beaches with great surf, a bustling harbour and an incredible food scene. However, according to data-gathering platform Statista, in 2023 Cape Town had the tenth-highest murder rate per 100,000 people in the world. In August 2023, a British surgeon was shot and killed after his vehicle took a wrong turn near Cape Town International Airport.

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Cape Town has been experiencing a spate of protests and demonstrations recently, which can turn violent. South Africa in general has a high violent crime rate, so visitors are advised to take plenty of precautions when visiting, from avoiding going out after dark to ensuring no valuables are on show.