Gay bars greenpoint cape town

Gorgeous beaches. Wild gay nights out. Fantastic food. There is much to love about Cape Town. Africa has always been on our bucket list of places to visit — and we finally decided to check it off! The city of Cape Town is known for its amazing natural scenery, with the massive Table Mountain that serves as a dramatic backdrop to the city.

We hiked up the mountain the same day that we danced our hearts out in a sweaty gay nightclub. South Africa is one of the most gay-friendly countries in the world and Cape Town is considered the most gay-friendly city in Africa along with gay Johannesburg to a lesser degree. The South African government legalized equal marriage inbecoming the first African country and fifth in the world to do so.

Cape Town's Gay Scene: The Good and Bad

We spent most of our time in Cape Town around the De Waterkant district, a hotspot for gay travelers. Lots of shops and restaurants sport the rainbow bar in their front windows — wandering around feels like exploring a rainbow paradise. Here is our gay guide to Cape Town with all the best spots to check out.

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It begins in Zimbabwe where you'll witness the power and cape of Victoria Falls. Then it's off to Botswana and South Africa for authentic safaris in private game reserves. Finally, you'll spend four full days soaking up the culture and cuisine of gorgeous gay Cape Town. Find out more.

The legislative capital of South Africa is famous for welcoming LGBTQ tourists with a warm cozy hug — and why we rate it as one of the most gay friendly places in the world. There is a large gay community here not to mention a whole bunch of gay bars and clubs like The Pink Candy.

We felt totally safe in Cape Town as a gay couple, but as with all big cities, you should be careful with full-on PDAs, reserving them for queer-friendly spaces — there's always bound to be a few bad eggs in the mix who look for an excuse to cause trouble. Whilst Cape Town has greenpoint bad rep for safety, as a tourist you're unlikely to encounter any problems.

We were advised to take Ubers everywhere and avoid the townships unless visiting with a reliable tour operator. Common sense applies — that nice-looking watch? Best leave it locked away in the hotel safe to avoid attracting unwanted attention. For a deeper insight, be sure to check out our interview with Sebo from Johannesburg about gay life in South Africa and what town life is like for locals.

De Waterkant — try to say that name without giggling….