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Beaches, birds and bubbly on a driving holiday along Cape Town’s Garden Route

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Preekstoel Beach, one of the many beaches with clear water and fine sand along Cape Town's Garden Route.

Preekstoel Beach, one of the many beaches with clear water and fine sand along Cape Town's Garden Route.

PHOTO: ABEL ANG

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CAPE TOWN – Is it safe? That is the first question I get when people find out I am travelling to the jewel of South Africa, Cape Town, on my own.

After driving more than 1,000km, including the scenic Garden Route over 10 days, I can say I felt safe during my stay there, which flew by without incident.

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