The glitter is out, and the rainbow flags fly high as we boldly prance into Pride Month. It’s a time for reflection, celebration, and turning up the volume on what makes travel queer, luxurious, and joyfully free. We're embracing freedom in all its forms: freedom to be, to love, and to explore. And who better to guide you through Africa than our team of Travel Experts?
We asked them a few fun questions to celebrate Pride Month, and their answers are witty, heartfelt, and brimming with insider know-how. We're not just celebrating where we can go but also how far we've come. With our Travel Experts leading the way, the future of queer travel in Africa is looking brighter and bolder!
What's the Most Fabulous Safari Animal?
The leopard pounced ahead in our poll. Honestly, we’re not surprised. Are you? With that slinky strut, eyes that pierce through your soul, and a spotty wardrobe no designer can replicate, we're besotted.
The zebra also received a shoutout for serving, and we quote, “effortless style”. It must be the monochrome stripes making them runway-ready.
And don’t forget giraffes! They're tall, graceful, and a clear favourite among our team for bringing glamazon to the savannah.
Surprisingly, no one mentioned the flamingo…
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If You Could Rename a Safari Animal With a Queer Twist, What Would It Be?
If Mother Nature had her own drag ball, these renamed safari stars would be voguing down the runway.
- The leopard becomes the Spotty Queen, slinking through the bush like a supermodel on stilettos.
- The hyena cackles into the spotlight as the Laughing Queen, proving that laughter is the best contour.
- Lions split the vote between Roar Queen and Pridelio (because obviously, it’s about Pride... pun intended!).
- Zebras feature as the Da-Zella Dior, where haute couture meets hoof.
- The giraffe towers above as the Tall Glamazon.
- And, of course, the rhino becomes the Horny Diva.
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Where Would You Host a Queer Wedding?
Love is the guest of honour, and you’ll want to RSVP “yes” just to see these venues.
Topping the list is **Franschhoek**, the darling of the Cape Winelands, where romance flows like Cap Classique. We’re falling for the vineyard views, French-chic estates, and sunset kisses under oak trees.
**Cape Town** turned heads (as always), with Ellerman House and Tintswalo Atlantic providing the best ocean views. We know. We’ve been there. For luxury safari lovers, Silvan Safari in Greater Kruger offers a wedding day complete with leopards, lanterns, and a pool fit for a celeb. It might just be one of our favourites.
And for those wanting that barefoot luxury fantasy? The **Seychelles** shimmered in the spotlight, serving tropical glam and total intimacy.
Whichever you choose, the message is clear: love wins – and it looks fabulous doing so.
Ellerman House
Which African Destination is the Ultimate Queer Honeymoon Fantasy?
Now, this is where we dream in technicolour rainbows! Cape Town once again strutted to centre stage (once you’ve been here, you’ll understand). It’s the city where queer culture, luxury, and natural splendour come together for a honeymoon that is anything but ordinary.
**South Africa** as a whole can give you a mosaic-like honeymoon with sapphire coastlines, emerald Winelands, and golden safari hideaways.
If you’re the one chasing island magic, Seychelles is a hot favourite: crystal waters, private villas, and sun-soaked sensuality. We’d get married just for this. On the other hand, **Madagascar** is wild, surreal, and a fantasy destination you didn't know you needed in your life.
Which Lodge's Pool Makes You Feel Like a Pop Star?
Darling, you have not arrived until you’ve made a splash where the elephants are the paparazzi! Our Travel Experts dropped poolside gems that would make Beyoncé book a stay.
- Londolozi Granite Suites (ask for room #2) stole our hearts with its secluded glamour and calm scenery.
- Singita Lebombo was praised for pure “gram-worthy” sophistication.
- Over at Somalisa Camp, less poolside and more stage-side, elephants casually pop by like co-stars in your luxury video for TikTok and Instagram.
- The Silo Hotel brings ultra-urban diva fantasies.
- Silvan Safari’s pool, which is the longest in the Sabi Sand, is ultra-luxurious and screams endless legs.
Grab your sunnies. It’s showtime.
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What's the Most Extra Experience We Offer?
If Africa is a playlist, these experiences are the chart-toppers with full-volume goosebumps.
For some, it's about the ultimate adrenaline high, like living on the edge, quite literally, and swimming in Devil’s Pool in Victoria Falls. It’s part terror, part triumph, and all Instagram gold.
Others swoon over the slow-burn magic of a hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti, Maasai Mara, and Sossusvlei with bubbly in hand and sunrise in their souls.
For indulgence, we recommend Wellness and Wine in the Winelands. Sip, spa, and self-love.
However, you chase your tingles, Africa delivers.
A Prideful Pause, A Prejudice-Free Path
Africa is more than a journey through landscapes and soul discovery. It’s a celebration of identity, expression, and connection. We raise a glass to love in all its forms, to travel that welcomes you, and to a continent that continues to evolve. It’s lush with possibility and luminous with pride.
Wherever your heart leads you next, may it be joyful, fabulous, and gloriously free. Let’s make your queer safari fantasy iconic.
