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LGBTQ+ Travel Guide to South Africa
Interesting Cities to Visit in South Africa
CAPE TOWN
Cape Town has probably the largest and most diverse LGBTQ+ scene found in South Africa, albeit still small compared to other capital cities. The highest concentration of nightlife is found in the Waterkant area. There is a mixture of LGBTQ+ nightlife in Cape Town, from smaller bars, where locals meet for a casual sip, to the two popular boogie clubs, Pink Panther and Crew Bar.
Cape Town’s most popular tourist attractions include the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, a large shopping and dining venue; the iconic Table Mountain—the top of which can be reached either by hiking or cable car; and the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Cape Town also has an annual Pride, which takes place around the end of February. This is a very diverse event, with all subsections of the LGBTQ+ community being very good represented.
JOHANNESBURG
Johannesburg is the largest urban area in South Africa, and has a large LGBTQ+ community. While Cape Town takes the crown as the ‘gay-capital&
First Impressions: Cape Town’s Gay Scene
I always knew Cape Town was the gayest city on the continent of Africa and the country of South Africa, but I hadn't actually formed any expectations.
Prior to our arrival, my friend forwarded me a calendar exploding with events for Pride month, which happened to overlap perfectly with our stay in Cape Town; our last weekend would even be the Pride parade and related parties. We went in with a relatively open mind and would just see how it went.
This share is more about our personal experience with gay life in Cape Town. If you need to plan your trip to Cape Town further, open our Gay Cape Town Guide in a new tab for later!
First Taste of Gay Cape Town Nightlife at Pink Candy
Our first taste of gay nightlife was in the form of a club called Pink Candy, located at the edge of the Central Business District (CBD). It was unfamiliar in every sense, from the over-the-top decorations, to the super camp music, to the cleaners immediately mopping the floor next to you if even a drop of your drink fell to the floor while you danced.
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The Pride Shelter Trust is Africa’s first formal haven that provides short-term accommodation to the LGBTQI+ minority groups during crisis periods. The objectives of The Pride Shelter are to promote human dignity, respect and a sense of personal empowerment among members of the LGBTQI+ community
What We Do
“It’s like, nobody sees you. You lose your whole life, and no one cares. But, then I arrived to the shelter, and suddenly everything changes. I suddenly had a chance.“
D, 19, former resident of the shelter
“Pride Shelter is teaching me that there is hope for tomorrow and the light at the end of the tunnel. The tunnel is there but we must open our eyes.“
B, 27, current resident
“With unwavering determination, we set out to address pressing social challenges, focusing on three key integrated focus areas: Homelessness, Mental Health, and Violence against LGBTQIA+ individuals.“
Nicole, Pride Shelter Director
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Pride Shelter Trust in Numbers
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