High Commission of Sri Lanka in Pretoria, South Africa; address 410 Alexander Street, 0011, Pretoria; phone +4607679. Head of mission: Prof. Gamini…
Head of mission: Prof. Gamini Gunawardena, High Commissioner (as listed in the diplomatic list of Sri Lanka, 3 Dec 2024)
Also accredited to: Zimbabwe
Head of mission: Mr. Jonathan Jacobs, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Sri Lanka, 3 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Kulappuarchige Don Dhammika Perera, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Sri Lanka is an appealing travel destination for South Africans, featuring a rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes. Its tropical beaches and UNESCO World Heritage Sites attract a modest number of international tourists. While it may not appeal to everyone, it holds potential interest for a segment of South Africa's 60 million population.
Sri Lanka is generally considered safer for tourists compared to South Africa. According to the Global Peace Index, Sri Lanka ranks 99th out of 160 countries, while South Africa is ranked 125th. The murder rate in Sri Lanka is significantly lower, at 3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to South Africa's 41.9. In terms of organized crime, Sri Lanka has lower indices in several categories, such as mafia groups (Sri Lanka 4.0 vs. South Africa 7.0) and crime networks (Sri Lanka 5.0 vs. South Africa 7.0). While both countries face challenges with crime, the data suggests that Sri Lanka offers a relatively safer environment for tourists from South Africa.