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fter a morning game drive, take your driver out at the golf club. There are plenty of opportunities to play 18 holes in Africa — the continent is home to more than 800 courses — and several lodges sit near the fairways as well as game reserves; you may even see some wildlife in your pursuit of a birdie. Make your golfing buddies green with envy as you, Kenya; , Malawi, or , Victoria Falls. You're spoiled for choice in South Africa, with courses in most tourist areas. For example, the Garden Route offers renowned courses such as and , while on the fringes of Kruger National Park you can fit in a scenic 18 at or . For the really dedicated clubber, there are plenty of companies offering specialist golfing safaris.

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