You haven’t lived until you’ve experienced that shake-in-your-boots adventure of a lion brushing right past your safari vehicle. Or felt more alive than sharing a space with an elephant’s gentle presence.
Sharing moments on a luxury safari is extra special and the most intimate experience out there. Falling under South African law that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, Kruger National Park offers a very gay-friendly safari experience. Many lodge owners and managers gay themselves, we won’t be surprised if you’re tempted to hit on the staff (wink, wink). Whether you fly solo, with a partner or friends, you’ll feel an extra flutter in your heart. An African safari does that to you.
Falling under South African legislation where discrimination based on sexual orientation is illegal, you can rest assured that Kruger National Park is very gay-friendly. With a constant stream of international travellers visiting from across the globe, many of them gay, your hosts won’t bat an eyelid. Many top lodges are also gay owned and managed, so they will always go the extra mile to make you feel welcome.
Yes, a million times, yes! The African wildlife doesn’t care who you select as your lover (although they might spy on you through the window from time to time), and the lodges are very accepting and welcoming. As a country, South Africa celebrates equal rights for all, whether you are gay or straight. It is also one of a few countries where same-sex marriage is legal and accepted in the eyes of the law. And with almost no one else around, you can stay focused on each other!
Cape Town is a non-negotiable! As the Gay Capital of Africa, you don't want to miss out on its diverse landscapes and glitzy nightlife. It is also very easy to add a stay to the mighty Victoria Falls, the largest sheet of falling water, to your itinerary. Wildlife haven Botswana is also a must, and if you want to hop on over to an island, you can take your pick between Mauritius, The Maldives, Mozambique or sexy Seychelles.
Whether you decide to laze in the pool with the occasional unexpected guest dipping its trunk into your pool for a drink, or you want to explore the African wild on foot, it all depends on your mood. You can go for safari drives as often as three times a day — even venturing out at night! End your day with a star-lit dinner paired with an endless supply of the finest wines. Some lodges also offer star beds where you can spend the night sleeping under the stars.
Short answer? Unlimited! Whether you want to sleep in a treehouse under the stars or you want a mini apartment as your suite, we’ve got the names of all the places that will make you feel like a million dollars (which you are, of course!).
Falling under South African legislation where discrimination based on sexual orientation is illegal, you can rest assured that Kruger National Park is very gay-friendly. With a constant stream of international travellers visiting from across the globe, many of them gay, your hosts won’t bat an eyelid. Many top lodges are also gay owned and managed, so they will always go the extra mile to make you feel welcome.
Yes, a million times, yes! The African wildlife doesn’t care who you select as your lover (although they might spy on you through the window from time to time), and the lodges are very accepting and welcoming. As a country, South Africa celebrates equal rights for all, whether you are gay or straight. It is also one of a few countries where same-sex marriage is legal and accepted in the eyes of the law. And with almost no one else around, you can stay focused on each other!
Cape Town is a non-negotiable! As the Gay Capital of Africa, you don't want to miss out on its diverse landscapes and glitzy nightlife. It is also very easy to add a stay to the mighty Victoria Falls, the largest sheet of falling water, to your itinerary. Wildlife haven Botswana is also a must, and if you want to hop on over to an island, you can take your pick between Mauritius, The Maldives, Mozambique or sexy Seychelles.
Whether you decide to laze in the pool with the occasional unexpected guest dipping its trunk into your pool for a drink, or you want to explore the African wild on foot, it all depends on your mood. You can go for safari drives as often as three times a day — even venturing out at night! End your day with a star-lit dinner paired with an endless supply of the finest wines. Some lodges also offer star beds where you can spend the night sleeping under the stars.
Short answer? Unlimited! Whether you want to sleep in a treehouse under the stars or you want a mini apartment as your suite, we’ve got the names of all the places that will make you feel like a million dollars (which you are, of course!).
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