Posted on Mar 28, 2023.
Africa is on many bucket lists, but as an LGBTQ+ traveller, you might have doubts about whether it's safe to travel to our remarkable continent. We're here to put your mind at ease. Here's everything you need to know about travelling safely to Africa as an LGBTQ+ traveller.
Africa is where the party is at!
Yes, Africa is a popular holiday destination for LGBTQ+ travellers from across the globe. Although some news articles can make it out to be a dangerous place for gay travellers, the reality is that we live here, and we know it better than anyone else!
We're here, on the ground, and in touch with all the right people. So, we know about everything as it happens. There's no one better to trust than our fabulous LGBTQ+ Travel Experts.
Cuddle up and admire the views from Table Mountain in gay-friendly Cape Town
Plus, Africa is packed with gay-friendly destinations. In fact, did you know that South Africa was the first (yes, very first!) to outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation in 1996 and the fifth country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage in 2006? So, we've even made history when it comes to welcoming LGBTQ+ travellers!
Cape Town is a playground for gay travellers and locals alike
So, we get that it's not as easy for an LGBTQ+ traveller to jump on a plane and explore the world. However, it should not cause any additional stress for you and your beloved partner! Leave that to us.
When you're on holiday, you should be able to proudly strut your stuff and show your love just like any heterosexual couple can. That's why we make it our business to know all the right people to make your holiday as stress-free as possible.
We have the very best gay-friendly accommodations on speed dial, and they know how to make your stay as memorable as possible without any hiccups.
You can go gorilla-trekking as an LGBTQ+ traveller
If you're still concerned about travelling to Africa as an LGBTQ+ traveller, we can tailor-make a holiday featuring only destinations where homosexuality has been legalised.
For example, how does a Big 5 Safari, sipping wine in the Cape Winelands , and partying the night away in glitzy gay-friendly Cape Town sound? Followed by seeing the largest density of elephants and gliding along the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro canoe in Botswana? And for the cherry on top? A sexy tropical island holiday in Seychelles!
These are just some of the many, many options you can choose from. We've travelled far and wide across the continent and know all the ins and outs of travelling confidently as an LGBTQ+ traveller in Africa.
How about a fun rooftop pool party in Cape Town?
Leave your holiday plans in our hands, and focus on packing your most fabulous safari outfits, sexy swimwear, and drop-dead gorgeous looks for a night out on the town.
Reach out to our fabulous African Travel Experts, and let's start planning today! We can’t wait to show you the wonders of our home.
We make planning your holiday as an LGBTQ+ traveller fuss-free and extra fun!
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View on TrustpilotAs your very own queer Travel Experts, we know all the ins and outs of where to go as a gay traveller in Africa and have first-hand experience of everything we plan for you.
We wrote the book on luxury LGBTQ+ travel in Africa! But don’t expect yet another ‘vanilla’ trip — everything we do is highly curated to meet your highest expectations.
As a leading LGBTQ+ luxury tour operator, LGBTQ+ owned, and a proud ambassador of IGLTA, we don't just believe in diversity and equal representation — we actively practice what we preach.
We have hand-picked the crème de la crème of gay-friendly destinations, hotels, and lodges in Africa so that your trip will be nothing short of extraordinary.
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