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First Impressions: Cape Town’s Gay Scene
I always knew Cape Town was the gayest city on the continent of Africa and the nation of South Africa, but I hadn't actually formed any expectations.
Prior to our arrival, my confidant forwarded me a calendar exploding with events for Self-acceptance month, which happened to overlap perfectly with our wait in Cape Town; our last weekend would even be the Pride march and related parties. We went in with a relatively open mind and would just observe how it went.
This post is more about our personal experience with queer life in Cape Town. If you want to strategy your trip to Cape Town further, open our Homosexual Cape Town Instruction in a recent tab for later!
First Taste of Homosexual Cape Town Nightlife at Pink Candy
Our first taste of gay nightlife was in the build 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 descend of your beverage fell to the floor while you danced.
The crowd was incredibly sexy, but I noticed a much more reserved quality to the people that I don 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 guzzle, to the two popular sway 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 skillfully represented. Johannesburg is the largest municipality in South Africa, and has a large LGBTQ+ community. While Cape Town takes the crown as the ‘gay-capital’ of South Africa, Johannesburg does still propose a vibrant and diverse Homosexual scene. The scene Cape Town is breathtaking from above. Hell, it’s breathtaking from all angles and has to be a contender for one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Flanked by the impressive Table Mountain, the city curves around the coast like a loving hug, which fits with the city’s moniker: “the mother city.” Superior travel authorities like The Guardian, The New York Times, and TripAdvisor contain named Cape Town a top destination, and we couldn’t agree more. It’s an incredibly diverse, gay-friendly city and it will blow you away with its beauty, the welcoming attitude of its residents, and the pure range of attractions and outdoor activities available, from hiking to shark diving to helicopter rides to wine drinking—yes, that counts as an outdoor activity if you do it at one of the many wineries surrounding Cape Town. 1. General Tips 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 same-sex attracted friendly – something which we set up 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 brain to the touristy bars on Extended Street. That being said, when it comes to gay clubs and gay bars in Cape Town, you will be pleased to understand that there is a good selection of options! Accept a look at our up to date list below and let us know where you end up! If you are looking for the male lover area in Cape Town, the majority of the queer scene is focused around the De Waterkant area. We’ve included addresses for each bar so you can notice which fall into this area and which are a little more further afield: Café Manhattan is one of the oldest gay bars in C
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Table of Contents
2. Transportation & Airport Transfer
3. Gay Hotels in Cape Town
4. Sightseeing & Activities in Cape Town
5. Restaurants and Cafes
6. Cape Town Gay Bars and Clubs
7. Cape Town Gay Saunas & Cruising Bars
8. Same-sex attracted Beaches in Cape Town
9. Gay Events in Cape Town
10. Day Trips fro
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