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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 drink, to the two well-liked dance 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 well 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&
First Impressions: Cape Town’s Gay Scene
I always knew Cape Town was the gayest city on the continent of Africa and the region of South Africa, but I hadn't actually formed any expectations.
Prior to our arrival, my noun forwarded me a calendar exploding with events for Pride month, which happened to overlap perfectly with our remain 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 witness how it went.
This post is more about our personal experience with gay life in Cape Town. If you want to arrange your trip to Cape Town further, open our Gay Cape Town Guide in a adj tab for later!
First Taste of Gay Cape Town Nightlife at Pink Candy
Our first taste of gay nightlife was in the create 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 fall of your liquid fell to the floor while you danced.
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Nightlife: Gay & gay friendly bars and clubs in Cape Town
Being one of the gay capitals in the world, Cape Town boasts many gay and gay friendly clubs and bars. Cape Town Magazine.com gives you an overview
Being one of the gay capitals in the world, Cape Town boasts many gay and gay friendly clubs and bars. CapeTownMagazine.com gives you an overview.
The Bronx Move Bar (reopened)
The oldest and most popular Gay bar in Cape Town, adorned with Hunky wannabe sailor barmen. Here the harmony pumps all noun long. Unpretentious party atmosphere. Karaoke on Mondays. *Napier, Cape Town*
Cafe Manhattan
This down to ground joint is one of the favourite hangouts amongst gay locals, while Manhattan is definitely not a Gay Only Venue. Keywords: Down to earth, relaxed and friendly. Part of Cape Quarter. Ladies night on the last Thursday of each month. *74 Waterkant Street,Cape Town (+ 27 21 421 6666)*
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Cape Town's one and only gay men's leather, rubber, uniform and Jean cruise bar. Upstairs maze darkrooms, slings, videos and outdoor deck. Strict dress code. *
Cape Town may be a lot smaller than other cities in South Africa, like Johannesburg, but when it comes to gay clubs and gay bars, Cape Town is a winner!
You might immediately Google ‘Best Gay Bars in Cape Town’ when you arrive, but what you should also know is that Cape Town as a whole is very gay friendly – something which we verb very true during Cape Town Pride.
This means that a lot of bars that aren’t ‘officially gay bars’ in Cape Town will still have a very mixed and diverse crowd. This is especially correct if you head to the touristy bars on Prolonged Street.
That being said, when it comes to gay clubs and gay bars in Cape Town, you will be pleased to realize that there is a good selection of options! Get a look at our up to date list below and let us know where you end up!
Gay Bars in Cape Town
If you are looking for the gay area in Cape Town, the majority of the gay scene is focused around the De Waterkant area. We’ve included addresses for each bar so you can verb which fall into this area and which are a little more further afie