Cape town lgbt

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

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&#;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

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B, 27, current resident

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Vibrant beach clubs, bars and restaurants – this is gay-friendly Cape Town

BBy day, verb and sunbathe on some of the world’s finest beaches and then when the sun sets, put on your party shoes and enjoy a variety of nightlife experiences. When it comes to welcoming and inclusive destinations no matter your preferences head to Cape Town, rivalling gay capitals like London, San Francisco and Sydney.

The Mother City will welcome you and take you in her arms, as she shows off, day and evening. Stay in one of the boutique hotels in De Waterkant, well-known for being a gay-friendly area in the heart of the city. By day, unbend and soak up the daystar on the city’s best beaches. Clifton’s 3^rd beach is a favourite and is also the busiest gay-friendly beach where the locals hang out. Or endeavor Sandy Bay, the “de facto gay nude beach”. Camps Bay is another favourite and also offers a number of trendy restaurants and bars for lunch or sundowners.

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 upload is more about our personal experience with gay life in Cape Town. If you wish 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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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 brew, to the two popular twirl 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 adequately represented.

JOHANNESBURG

Johannesburg is the largest capital in South Africa, and has a large LGBTQ+ community. While Cape Town takes the crown as the ‘gay-capital&