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(CNN) -- For a reputedly impoverished continent, Africa has a remarkable number of golf courses -- 828 courses in 50 countries with a little more than half of those, 450, located in South Africa. Egypt, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, South Africa, Tunisia and Zimbabwe are all gaining reputations as good destinations for a golf holiday. There are 43 other countries in Africa with multiple courses (Nigeria has 50 and Zambia has 21) and it won't be much longer before some of them join that list. If you're contemplating a golf holiday in Africa, here's my list of the 10 best golf courses in Africa, in alphabetical order by country. All are great courses and, with the exception of the Seychelles, there are plenty of other excellent courses in each country if you like variety.
Fancourt Links, George, Western Cape, South Africa - Fancourt
Links, George, Western Cape, South Africa; +27 (0)44 804
0000
The Cascades
at Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt - The
Cascades Golf & Country Club, Hurghada, P.O. Box
403, Soma Bay, Red Sea, Egypt; +20 65 3562 685
Heritage Golf
Club, Bel Ombre, Mauritius - Heritage
Golf Clu, Domaine de Bel Ombre, Mauritius; +230 266 9777
Le Touessrok, Ile Aux Cerfs, Mauritius - Le
Touessrok, Trou d'Eau Douce, Mauritius; +230 402 7400
Mazagan Golf Club, El Jadida, Morocco - Mazagan
Golf Club, 24000, El Jadida (Casablanca), Morocco; +212 5
2338 8000
Windhoek Golf & Country Club, Namibia - Windhoek
Golf & Country Club, Western Bypass, Namibia; +264 (0)61 205
5223
Lemuria Golf Course, Praslin Island, Seychelles - Lemuria Golf Course, Anse Kerlan, Praslin, Seychelles; +248 4281 281
Gary Player Golf Course, Sun City, South Africa - Gary
Player Golf Course, Sun City, South Africa
Flamingo Golf Course, Monastir, Tunisia - Flamingo
Golf Course, Route de Ouardanine B.P. 40, Monastir 5079,
Tunisia; +216 73 500 283
Leopard Rock Golf Resort, Mutare, Zimbabwe - Leopard Rock Golf Course, Bvumba Road, Mutare, Zimbabwe Enjoy New Zealand ...
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The golf travel market is expected to further develop over the next 10 years, driven largely by increased life expectancy, improved and cheaper air transport, healthier lifestyles, a growth in disposable income and media coverage in emerging economies. Given the dynamic and competitive environment in which the sector operates, Reed Travel Exhibitions launched the first International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) in 1998 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. IGTM has subsequently become the world's premier event focusing on golf travel and 3rd-6th December 2007 will mark the show's 10th anniversary in Cancun, Mexico. Over the last 10 years, exhibiting companies at IGTM have tripled in size, from 131 exhibitors representing 16 countries to 392 representing 55 countries. More-> BC
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Escape on Harrison River in Mighty Fraser Country
Enjoy a leisurely game of
golf at the Sandpiper Golf Club - our new course that
surrounds the inn. Enjoy dinner in the heritage dining room
and a lazy evening by the fireside in the music room (left)
. Gracious gourmet dining, with reservations a must.
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Located on the scenic Harrison River, the inn is a romantic
reminder of days long ago. Set in pristine natural
surroundings, and adult oriented for absolute peace and
quiet, Rowena's offers an enchanting getaway. Modeled after
an English manor house, this elegant home has been
completely restored to offer the best of both worlds. Here
you will find all the charm of the past plus every modern
amenity. Wildlife abounds - look for eagles, swans and blue
herons. Go fishing - the Harrison river flows right past our
door and the Fraser river is nearby. 