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Immerse yourself in the wilderness, wildlife, and high life of The Rainbow Nation on our luxurious 11-day gay South Africa tour. The adventure and safari actually spans four African nations including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana! The journey begins with the awe-inspiring grandeur of Victoria Falls, which youโll explore by water, land, and helicopter. Next, weโll scope out The Big Five on safari at the exclusive Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Then weโll wrap things up in Cape Town, where a mansion will be our home base for wine tastings, city tours, and a visit to the Cape of Good Hope.
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Hallo! Welcome to Zimbabwe. And thank you for joining our gay South Africa tour. Our trip kicks off at 5:30PM with a group meeting, sunset cocktails, and a Welcome Dinner at a nearby restaurant. The rest of the evening is yours to relax and acquaint yourself with your fellow travellers.
It’s our first full day together and we’re off to Botswana where, after clearing immigration, we’ll cruise the Chobe River in search of hippos, crocodiles and elephants. We’ll break for lunch, then continue to explore by safari vehicle. We may be lucky to spot lions, leopards and maybe even wild dogs before transferring back to our lodge in Zimbabwe for an optional dinner.
We begin this action-packed day with a walking tour of the Zimbabwe side of the falls. We’ll take some time to stroll along the gentle pathway, take some selfies next to the breathtaking falls, and maybe even feel the refreshing spray from the powerful falls! After that, we will visit an elephant sanctuary and orphanage where local guides will provide more information about the individual elephants and the dynamics of the herd, while allowing us to get up close and personal with these amazing creatures. Following the sanctuary visit, we will enjoy an included lunch before heading to a launch pad for an exhilarating helicopter ride over Victoria Falls. To conclude this amazing day, we will take in a spectacular sunset view of the Zambezi River Gorge while indulging in a Zimbabwean dinner.
This morning we cross the Victoria Falls Bridge into Zambia to catch our flight from Livingstone Airport to the Greater Kruger National Park area. Upon arrival, weโll drive to one of South Africaโs finest natural sanctuaries: the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, and our all-inclusive luxury bush lodge. Following an afternoon game drive, weโll feast on a delicious African meal, then get to know our hosts by the grand fireplace. In the background, through it all, weโll be immersed in the wild soundscape of the African bush.
Please note: Todayโs flight is not included in the cost of the 2024 or 2025 departures. Please see Important Informationย for a special note on purchasing domestic airfare.
This morning weโll awake to hot coffee and tea before we venture out for a sunrise game drive seeking out the Big Five. Back at the lodge, weโll then have a hearty breakfast, some free time before afternoon snacks and high tea, and another game drive in the mid-afternoon. We’ll return after dark to a lodge transformed by candles and lanterns. We’ll enjoy cocktails and dinner on the terrace. Itโs dreadfully charming, obnoxiously amazing, and the worst part is we must suffer through it all again tomorrow.
Rise and shine as we transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport for a flight to Cape Town. Weโll then make our way to our lodge (or mansion, rather), that will serve as home base to explore the city and surrounds. This evening, we’ll enjoy an included South African barbecue, or braai as the locals call it, in the comfort of our hotel.
Please note: Todayโs flight is not included in the cost of the 2024 or 2025 departures. Please see Important Informationย for a special note on purchasing domestic airfare.
Today is devoted to a scenic drive around the Cape Peninsula. Weโll pass through the stunning Clifton and Camps Bay areas, along with Hout Bay. We’ll visit the beautiful Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach known for its penguins. We should arrive back to Cape Town in time for high tea, Champagne and pastries. Tonight is a free night, so enjoy some rest and relaxation, or perhaps head out for dinner on your own.
This morning weโll explore Cape Townโs landmark Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head. Weโll follow this up with a city tour including The Companyโs Garden, the Castle of Good Hope, Greenmarket Square, and Bo-Kaap. It may sound ambitious, but itโs all very achievable, because by this point it will only be early afternoon. We’ll be dropped off at the V&A Waterfront known for its oceanside restaurants and fabulous shopping. From this point, the afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy as you see fit (although an optional dinner will be on offer).
Get ready to laugh and sip your way through the finest vineyards in Stellenbosch. We’ll depart our hotel mid-day accompanied by an exuberant host who is a highly regarded South African wine judge and critic. Weโll enjoy two exclusive and backstage winery tours and tastings before our fabulous Farewell Dinner, complete with wine pairing.
There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart at your leisure. Safe travels!
Itโs amazing to travel with a gay (lgbt+) organization who has vetted all of the people and destinations for not just tolerance but a welcoming and accepting atmosphere. But on top of that the level of service from OA is top quality concierge-like service.
Interesting destinations, great excursions and GAY! It was a great experience with a ton of activities. We saw a lot more than we normally would on a vacation of our own. Rob was exceptionally patient and helpful, he made sure that everyone’s needs were met and tried to anticipate as much as possible
Africa highlights with gay sensibilities, all organized and planned by someone else (ie not me). Meticulously planned and executed activities.
An amazing itinerary that brings the best of safari experience with sightseeing experience with high-end accommodations, in a great group social environment. Great host as well!
Organized and efficient, these trips are the best way to experience what a foreign country has to offer from every angle.
With all of the highlights of Cape Town as well as an amazing safari experience and Victoria Falls, the trip really touched on the best of what Africa has to offer. Accommodations in Cape Town were incredible and other highlights included our day with the Wine Fairy, our many animal encounters, and our exploration of the falls.
Not only were the visits to Cape Town, Sabi Sands and Victoria Falls perfect in every way, Robert and the Out Adventures Team put together an outstanding set of hotels, guides, events, restaurants and tours.
Highly recommended. Out Adventures really delivers a fantastic gay South Africa experience for LGBT travelers.
Excellent gay South Africa trip with every single detail addressed perfectly. The group size was great and Robert couldn’t have been better!!
Visiting South Africa was a “bucket list” vacation years in the making. OA delivered on EVERY expectation of this trip and made it so much more special in many ways. We all gathered as strangers but departed as friends, sharing our time together! After several days, it felt like we were simply partying with our Saturday night friends back home. Thank you to OA and our host, Scott, for making our dreams come true!
Victoria Falls & South Africa was a trip of a lifetime. The perfect mix of sites, safari days, adventure, leisure, and fun with new friends over food, cocktails, wine and SA Rugby Championship game watching. We loved it all!
We started the trip with a great stay in Victoria Falls. The accommodations were outstanding with a nice group of Elephants welcoming us as Scott reviewed our itinerary. After travelling through Zimbabwe and Zambia, it was off to South Africa Safari rides at Inyata Resorts. Spectacular!!! The guides were outstanding and did everything they could to ensure we spotted as many wild animals as we could. A photographerโs dream! We ended in Cape Town with the most appropriate wine-tasting day! Very relaxing and, once again, top-notch accommodations! Out Adventures keeps outdoing itself with amazing trips.
From start to finish, our experience with Out Adventures was excellent. The communication, organization, and trip implementation were perfect. We greatly enjoyed all aspects of the trip.
To whet your appetite for our gay South Africa tour, here are our some titillating photos from our last LGBT schlep through the country.
Read MoreOpulence. Our gay South Africa tour is shamelessly extravagant. Check out the hotels where we’ll be luxuriating.
Read MoreBig gay Cape Town has plenty to offer LGBT travellers. From the scenic heights of Table Mountain, to the scandalous depths of De Waterkant.
Read MoreApartheid is an unfortunate, but unignorable bit of recent South African history. Learn more about apartheid and Nelson Mandela here.
Read MoreWhile these trips typically attract gay men, all genders are welcome, and we encourage friends and family to join the fun as well.
Learn MoreAll accommodations on Out Adventures tours include breakfast and are located in areas central to our activities. All amenities are examples only, and may differ from hotel to hotel.
Luxurious and well-decorated rooms along with quality amenities such as a stylish restaurant and/or bar, a fitness centre, and a pool/sauna. Extras may include a bathrobe and slippers, and often an evening turndown service. Customer service is exceptional, always includes a concierge service, and may include butler service.
Scroll down to โExamples Of Accommodationsโ for specific information and photos about the accommodations used on this tour.
Learn MoreThis trip is fully booked but cancellations occur. If youโd like to be contacted if space opens up, please click โBook Nowโ, select the appropriate departure and you will be prompted to provide limited information.
If you are a solo traveller willing to share a room with another solo traveller, please select Shared/Twin Room when booking this tour.
If you are a solo traveller interested in booking a private room, please select single supplement when booking this tour (based on availability). If you are willing to share a room with another solo traveller, please select Solo Shared.
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