Lgbtq travel to africa

lgbtq travel to africa

Advice for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual person and Transgender (LGBT) Travellers in Zanzibar

LGBT travel in Zanzibar

We are occasionally asked “What is Zanzibar enjoy for LGBT travellers?” or is Zanzibar gay-friendly?”. To answer this question, here we’ll cover what we know from our encounter, and comment on the current political situation and social attitudes.

Firstly, we’ve been sending travellers to Zanzibar since the mid-1990s, and over that time very few of our LGBT travellers have experienced problems as far as we know. This reflects our general experience that most Zanzibari people that visitors meet are very amiable, regardless of their visitors’ sexuality.

Legalities around LGBT commute in Zanzibar

The law in Tanzania and Zanzibar is not supportive any behaviour which isn’t heterosexual. Homosexual sexual activity is illegal and carries a lengthy prison sentence – up to life imprisonment. Lgbtq+ behaviour, such as kissing in public places, is not tolerated under the law and could advantage to arrest. Equally, homosexual relationships are not recognised by Tanzanian law.

The LGBT community in Zanzibar and Tanzania has become increasingly marginalised over recent years. The Tanza

LGBTQ+ Travel in Africa

Gay commute in Africa is more popular than ever, with Out2Africa organising many luxury LGBTQ+ safaris every year. There are plenty of gay-friendly destinations in Africa, and if you book with the right tour operator, your holiday will go off without a hitch. 

As luxury LGBTQ+ Travel Experts in Africa, we can hold care of planning your holiday so that you only have to concentrate on enjoying every moment. In fact, we’re so passionate about gay commute in Africa that our CEO David Ryan was appointed as the IGLTA (International Gay and Queer woman Travel Association) Ambassador to South Africa to refine visibility in the region and profile product offerings to international gay and lesbian travellers across the globe. 

Why you should manual with us

  • We’re the optimal in the biz when it comes to queer travel in Africa

  • We’re a proud member of IGLTA (International Gay and Sapphic Travel Association)

  • We help facilitate the gay travel industry in Africa 

  • Our Travel Experts have first-hand experience of the best gay-friendly destinations, accommodation and activities in Africa

  • We do everything in our power to secure and promote safe same-sex attracted

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