Travel and Tourist information for the Gay community

By Jonathan Guest

Cape Town Accommodation, a brief guide for accommodation and travel, for the gay traveller coming to Cape Town 

CAPE TOWN GAY LEGISLATION

South Africa has one of the most liberal constitutions in the world and outlaws homophobia (hate speech on the grounds of sexual orientation is illegal), protects the sanctity of same-sex relationships and new legislation has acknowledged homosexual marriages. This being said it does not mean that Cape Town is less African than the rest of the continent. It only means that laws have been put in place to protect its citizens.

DE WATERKANT VILLAGE

The pinnacle of gay Cape Town has to be De Waterkant village in Green Point (visit the link for accommodation inquiries and photo's). You must try to stay in the village or at least spend some time here. It breaks free from the boundaries of what is normally defined as being exclusively gay. 

With its cosy cafes, multi-functional restaurants, delightful guest houses, chic designer shops and pulsating night life, it has transformed itself into a most pleasing community. But don’t think that this is where the pink map of Cape Town ends, all along the Atlantic seaboard, guest houses, tearooms and exquisite break-away spots can be found that embrace the power of the pink.

GAY ORGANIZATIONS

The Triangle Project is a service organisation working to eradicate discrimination against and within the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. It provides sexual health education, free weekly walk-in clinics, professional face to face counselling and a helpline; 

Cape Info Africa (info and photo's) is a gay travel agent and the service is a good. If you need information about exploring the Atlantic Seaboard, or Cape town, this is your info center to a variety of travel and tourism questions. Wanderwoman is Cape Town's own sisterhood of travelling muses. A facilitating service operated by lesbians, for lesbians.

CAPE TOWN GAY ACCOMMODATION

Establishments that cater for the gay travellers needs are situated in Cape Town, Green Point and along the Atlantic Seaboard. Ranging from the bed & breakfast establishments to the luxury hotel and villa accommodation and sleeping up to ten guests, with en-suite bathrooms, panoramic Cape Town views, air-conditioning, satellite TV’s and wireless internet access, these accommodation venues cater for all the needs of the gay community.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Jonathan Guest has been in the Cape Town Travel and Tourism industry for the past six years. 

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