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La comunidad de Lesbianas, Gays, Bisexuales, Trans y Queers (LGBTQ) desempeña un papel sustancial en el sector de los viajes internacionales. Antes de 2020, los viajeros LGBTQ de EE.UU. aportaban anualmente US$63.100 millones en viajes. Los viajeros LGBTQ también fueron decisivos en la recuperación del turismo mundial. En pocas palabras, a los homosexuales les encanta viajar, pero para hacerlo con seguridad y comodidad es necesario investigar mucho.
Hoy en día, todavía hay 64 países en todo el mundo que tienen leyes antihomosexuales en vigor. Afortunadamente, hay luz al final del túnel, especialmente en África. Existe una tendencia mundial hacia la aceptación de las personas LGBTQ y la despenalización de las relaciones homosexuales, y África está siguiendo el ejemplo de forma lenta pero segura. Mientras el mundo se pone al día en cuanto a aceptación, hay muchos destinos en todo el continente donde las familias, parejas, grupos o solteros LGBTQ pueden disfrutar de una experiencia única. safari africano gay-friendly.
Este proceso resulta mucho más fácil y fluido si se añade la ventaja de contar con un Experto en Safaris por África, con experiencia de primera mano en la creación de itinerarios a medida para viajeros LGBTQ que visitan el continente, que le acompañará desde el principio de su viaje hasta que regrese a casa.
Hemos elaborado una guía de consejos de viaje LGBTQ para safaris en África con el fin de garantizarte un viaje estupendo:
En Go2Africa queremos que no haya ambigüedad sobre cuál es nuestra postura en este asunto. Go2Africa no aprueba ninguna ley anti-LGBTQ ni opiniones públicas prejuiciosas en el continente. La empresa y cada uno de sus empleados, desde nuestros Expertos en Safaris por África hasta el Director General y los equipos de apoyo, sienten el máximo respeto, aceptación y apoyo por la comunidad LGBTQ. No se tolera ningún prejuicio ni odio, y nos esforzamos por crear un entorno integrador en el que personas de todos los orígenes, culturas, géneros y sexualidades estén seguras y bien atendidas.
Durante más de dos décadas, Go2Africa ha organizado itinerarios de safari a medida para muchos clientes LGBTQ y viajes educativos para miembros del personal que se identifican como parte de la comunidad. Nuestra principal preocupación es la seguridad y la comodidad de todos los que deciden viajar con nosotros. Todos los proveedores y establecimientos con los que trabajamos están dirigidos por personas que aceptan y acogen a todo el mundo y que emplean a personal que trata a todos los huéspedes con respeto y amabilidad.

Yes. While the legal landscape across the continent’s 55 nations is complex and varies significantly, safari journeys remain exceptionally safe, comfortable and welcoming. This diversity ranges from South Africa's progressive, constitutional protections to more conservative laws further north.
When you travel with us, your experience takes place within a carefully curated ecosystem. The premium safari lodges, exclusive bush camps and boutique beachfront villas we partner with operate on a global standard of hospitality. Their teams are dedicated to creating an environment of profound warmth and mutual respect, ensuring every single guest is taken care of with the exact same level of world-class care.
Sí, África puede ser un destino muy seguro para los viajeros trans y no binarios, sobre todo si visitan Sudáfrica, un país que tiene una de las constituciones más progresistas del mundo.
Although more and more countries around the globe are becoming more accepting and welcoming of LGB people, trans and non-binary individuals still bear the brunt of intolerance and harassment. Travelling can be daunting if you identify as anything other than cisgender – especially when your chosen destinations aren't yet tolerant of homosexuality.
Fortunately, you don't have to scrap your travel plans to Africa, as you can still enjoy safari experiences in Southern and East Africa in safety and comfort as a trans or non-binary person. Your African Safari Expert will create a tailor-made itinerary that considers your unique situation and will never knowingly place you in a position where you would experience any danger.
Sí, las mujeres están completamente a salvo cuando van de safari al este o al sur de África. A menudo se percibe a las mujeres como más vulnerables y débiles que sus homólogos y suelen encontrarse en el extremo receptor del acoso, el sexismo, la misoginia y las insinuaciones sexuales no deseadas. Ojalá pudiéramos decir que en África no hay ninguna posibilidad de que las mujeres sean objeto de este trato, pero como en todas partes, existe la posibilidad de encontrarse con este problema.
What we can say is that it's unlikely to happen while on safari. Whether you're two women in a loving relationship, a group of friends on a girls' trip, or travelling solo through Africa Comer, rezar, amar-style, you can rest assured that you'll be safe and treated with the utmost respect by all staff, from the concierge to your guide and tracker. Additionally, some of the lodges and camps are situated in remote and far-flung regions away from major cities – which contributes to a safer environment.

Las relaciones entre personas del mismo sexo son ilegales en 32 países africanos, entre ellos Uganda, Kenia, Tanzania, Zimbabue y Zambia. Sin embargo, es seguro para los viajeros LGBTQ visitar estos destinos, ya que las autoridades policiales de estos países prestan poca atención a los extranjeros. Mientras te abstengas de hacer demostraciones de afecto en espacios públicos y mantengas la discreción sobre tu sexualidad e identidad de género, no tendrás nada de qué preocuparte en tu viaje de safari.
The answer to this isn't as black-and-white as you might think. On the one hand, it's easy to dismiss these countries as ‘backwards' towards people who stray from heteronormativity. However, the situation is more complex than that.
Muchos países africanos dependen en gran medida del turismo. Los viajeros aportan millones a estas economías cada vez que reservan un viaje para ver la gran migración de ñus en el Masai Mara o el Serengeti, o rastrear gorilas en las brumosas selvas tropicales de Uganda. Como resultado, miles de medios de subsistencia dependen del turismo. Y trabajando con gente de todo el mundo, la mayoría de estas personas son de mente abierta y aceptan a quienes se identifican como LGBTQ y no están de acuerdo con las leyes antihomosexuales y la opinión pública de sus países.
Not to mention that every country with anti-gay laws is also home to growing communities of LGBTQ locals. Pride parades and organised protests are happening every day to alter public perception and prejudiced laws. Change is afoot in the big cities of Africa and the tide is turning, albeit at a snail's pace.
En realidad, África no es más anti-LGBTQ que el Sur profundo de EE.UU. o Brasil, y la gente sigue viajando a ambos lugares. Pero al fin y al cabo, la decisión de apoyar o no a las industrias turísticas de estos países africanos es totalmente tuya. No hay respuesta correcta o incorrecta.
The internet would have you believe that you'll be arrested and thrown in a jail cell for being LGBTQ the minute you land on African soil. That is far from true! Not much precaution needs to be taken – even in countries with anti-LGBTQ laws.
Truthfully, a great number of people who identify as LGBTQ have travelled to holiday destinations in Africa and it is extremely rare for travel agents to receive any negative feedback from these clients. That's not to say that there haven't ever been issues – but it's certainly not the norm.

When visiting South Africa, yes, you and your partner are safe to show public displays of affection. But when in any other African country, especially ones with anti-LGBTQ laws, it's strongly advised to avoid any public displays of affection when around locals – even if you're heterosexual. This is because many African cultures are conservative, deeply religious, and find PDA immoral and inappropriate.
It's always important to remember that you eligió to travel to a country and need to respect their views and customs, whether you agree or not. We understand that it's incredibly difficult to have to do this, but it's not only respect for other cultures, it also keeps you safe.
Sí, puedes dormir en la misma cama que tu pareja: tu habitación es un espacio privado donde nadie tiene derecho a molestarte. La única situación que puede darse es que el alojamiento proporcione camas gemelas aunque se haya reservado una cama doble. Los albergues y campamentos de las regiones más conservadoras pueden ofrecerte camas separadas si en tu documentación consta que ambos son hombres o mujeres.
Unfortunately, homophobia and transphobia are present in nearly every society around the globe – and Africa is no exception. Even in more progressive countries like South Africa, there is always the possibility of encountering a person or persons who are prejudiced. To ensure your safety and comfort at all times, it's recommended to refrain from public displays of affection and remain discreet when around locals.

One of the best aspects of LGBTQ travels is getting to meet others in the community. Cape Town and Johannesburg are vibrant hubs with fleshed-out LGBTQ scenes. If you're travelling solo in the hopes of connecting with local gay people, these cosmopolitan cities are your best bet.
As for other African countries, it's recommended to avoid seeking out LGBTQ communities, especially in regions with anti-gay laws. The communities in these countries tend to be underground for their protection, and trying to connect with them might put you and the locals in a risky position.
Sí, ¡más de lo que imaginas! El Orgullo de Ciudad del Cabo y el Orgullo de Johannesburgo son los dos acontecimientos más importantes del calendario LGBTQ. Ambas celebraciones, que se celebran anualmente, ofrecen un espacio seguro e integrador para que personas de todas las edades, géneros y sexualidades se reúnan y disfruten de un día de música en directo, DJs, drags, mercadillos y mucho más.
Since the decriminalisation of same-sex relationships in Botswana, the country's city of Gaborone has been hosting an annual pride event to continue its support and advocation for LGBTQ rights, as well as to celebrate how far the nation has come.
He aquí algunos consejos de seguridad para viajeros LGBTQ que deben tener en cuenta cuando viajen por África:

Con el fin de ofrecer una imagen completa e imparcial de lo que pueden esperar las personas LGBTQ, nos pusimos en contacto con los clientes para que nos dieran su opinión.
Julia Harshberger and Scott Popkowski were kind enough to take time out of their schedule to share their experiences in Africa. Julia and her wife Sandra have travelled twice with Go2Africa, while Scott, along with his husband and two teenage sons, had their first trip to Africa with us. Both parties and their partners were understandably nervous about travelling to Africa. Here's what they had to say:
Julie: I have wanted to explore the continent of Africa since I was a very young child. The people, the animals, the colours, the sounds – they all spoke to my heart! For a long time, I thought I would first land on the continent as a Peace Corps volunteer. Life had other plans, and it took me several decades to finally get to East Africa. It was certainly not hard to choose Kenya and Tanzania as the first places we wanted to explore, as Sandy and I are huge animal lovers (both die-hard vegans), and I'd dreamed of sharing space with wild elephants for as long as I could remember.
Scott: Elegimos África como destino para vivir la experiencia de un safari y poder ver en persona la impresionante fauna y el paisaje, y para crear toda una vida de recuerdos para nuestros dos hijos.

Julie: Como lesbianas, nos rondaba por la cabeza que las personas LGBTQIA+ residentes son perseguidas en estos países sólo por vivir su vida auténtica. Éramos conscientes de que a la gente no le hacía mucha gracia que estuviéramos allí, pero también sabíamos que necesitaban y apreciaban el dinero que aportábamos como turistas.
We did discuss how to fill out our visa applications (married? single?). Ultimately, we opted for the truth – married. It was a multi-faceted decision. On the one hand, we aren't liars, so it went against our nature to say we were “single” – and if we did, we surely thought we'd get caught in some sort of lie. So that didn't make sense. On the other, we are supremely honoured and proud to be married – it is a right we fought long and hard to earn, as did our forefathers and foremothers. It would be a travesty to hide our relationship simply because others didn't understand or accept it.
Additionally, we saw it as an opportunity to be “ambassadors”, if you will. We are not the kind of people who have giant PDA, however, if asked, we are always happy to tell our story.
Scott: Cuando estudiamos África como destino de viaje, nos preocupaba más viajar como familia LGBTQ+. Las preocupaciones no habrían sido tan grandes si el viaje no incluyera a nuestros dos hijos adolescentes. Algunas zonas de África son conocidas por tener una opinión muy negativa de las personas LGBTQ+. Tan negativa que hay leyes que prohíben ser gay.
Our concerns centred around the possibility of issues at customs, possible harassment, feeling uncomfortable at camps/lodges/hotels and just the overall feeling that Africa really did not want that ‘type' of person there. So, why would we consider spending so much of our hard-earned money to travel to a place that despises LGBTQ+ persons? In addition, the United States government had issued numerous travel warnings for LGBTQ+ people travelling within certain parts of Africa which made it even more unsettling.
Julie: Our first trip (Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar) was incredible! On a scale of 1 to 10, we'd give it a solid 10. People were kind and welcoming and non-judgemental. It goes without saying that the wildlife was OVER. THE. TOP. MIND-BLOWING!
Our second trip, to Uganda, was very different. On the same scale, we would give it a 6. The wildlife encounters (mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, chimpanzees, and elephants/lake tour) were a 10! [Even though overall it wasn't a 10] we still really enjoyed ourselves in Uganda. We had remarkable encounters with wildlife, we met some truly incredible locals who were happy to share their world with us, and we made countless memories. If Uganda was the first place we'd ever visited on the continent, I'm sure it would have received a higher score. But after the warm reception and phenomenal time we had on our first trip, it's hard not to compare them.
Scott: Nuestra experiencia general durante el viaje por África fue maravillosa. La gente, los safaris, la cultura, pasar por las aduanas, todo nos pareció cómodo y sin ningún sentimiento de negatividad hacia nuestra familia.

Julie: [En nuestro viaje a Uganda] En casi todos los lugares en los que nos alojamos nos pusieron en camas individuales. Si las juntábamos, a la mañana siguiente estaban separadas. La gente era educada, pero no tan simpática como en nuestro primer viaje. Era difícil determinar si se debía a una norma cultural o a algún aspecto homófobo.
Additionally, we didn't feel a great connection with our driver-guide, Michael. This was really unfortunate, because we feel like we missed out on so much. He didn't engage us on our drives or explain what we were seeing along the way, and it felt like he was only speaking about things once we inquired about them.
Okech, on the other hand, did a lovely job pointing out interesting sites, birds, etc, and provided us with local facts and history as he drove us to see the Shoebill on our first day. Also, it felt like Michael was ‘setting the tone' everywhere we went. People would be courteous, but not really engaging with us in a manner we were accustomed to on our first East African Adventure. Was this because we are lesbians? Or something else? It's hard not to assume it's the former.
Scott: No tuvimos ningún problema durante nuestro viaje por África.
Julie: Siempre nos sentimos seguros, fuéramos donde fuéramos, independientemente del hecho de que fuéramos dos mujeres viajando solas o de nuestra orientación sexual. De hecho, me atrevería a decir que hay partes de nuestro país de origen (Estados Unidos) en las que nos sentimos menos seguras que en cualquier lugar de África.
Scott: Por supuesto, hubo un poco de inquietud antes del viaje y cuando llegamos a Nairobi. Pero después de eso nuestra familia se sintió completamente segura durante todo nuestro viaje por África.

Julie: We absolutely want to return to Africa! There is still so much we want to see and do! Madagascar, South Africa, Morocco, just to name a few. And I would love to return to Kenya and visit with the ‘blanket brigade' at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust again!
We truly hit the lottery when we booked with Emma Hill/Go2Africa! Emma really set herself apart from other travel agents we'd contacted by asking the deeper questions about who we are and what is important to us. And then she delivered – tenfold (on both trips!). All of our activities, our lodging, was spot on. The travel arrangements with the countless airport transfers, etc, was a smooth, choreographed dance that Emma designed and was implemented flawlessly.
Scott: No dudaríamos en volver a África, y conocemos a muchas otras familias LGBTQ+ que también están muy interesadas en viajar a África.
Julie: It is not lost on us that as a female couple we very likely have a much easier time traveling in more traditional homophobic countries. That being said, we are smart about the places we travel – we don't go looking for queer nightclubs, we don't engage in PDA, and if we're out late it's with an arranged experience/tour where we have a private driver, etc.
One thing of note that we would be remiss if we didn't share: shortly after returning from Uganda, they passed the Uganda Anti-Gay Bill – which carries (in some instances) the death penalty. As tourists, we don't feel threatened by this bill (mostly because we feel it is targeting gay men and because they want and need our tourist dollars). But we no volver a un país que tiene una ley tan violenta y hostil contra nuestra gente.
We have the luxury of choosing not to visit – residents, on the other hand, are stuck living in the shadows of such hate. And we se find ways to support LGBTQIA+ people in Uganda – because of this law.
Scott: Nuestra estancia en África fue increíble. Tuvimos algunos contratiempos al principio, cuando me enfermé de Covid la mañana de nuestro vuelo, pero Go2Africa se encargó de que todo saliera bien. Fue una aventura increíble que nuestra familia nunca olvidará.

Como profesional de los viajes, acepto los retos que surgen al trabajar con clientes que tienen preocupaciones válidas sobre viajar a territorios desconocidos, ya sean familias con niños pequeños, la comunidad LGBTQ o viajeros en solitario. El nerviosismo es natural, sobre todo cuando se exploran nuevos horizontes. Sin embargo, mediante una comunicación abierta, compartiendo información y fomentando una relación de confianza, superamos juntos esas barreras. Me produce una inmensa alegría crear experiencias extraordinarias para todos mis clientes, incluidos mis viajeros LGBTQ+, y aprecio la oportunidad de trabajar con ellos.
- Emma Hill, experta en safaris por África

I always tell my clients that East Africa is more conservative than other safari destinations and it's best to be aware of that, but this applies to everyone. I would just as easily tell a honeymoon couple to watch their public displays of affection as I would the LGBTQ+ community. Within the lodges and resorts, you can be more relaxed about it. I've never had any type of issues from any lodge or camp that any of my clients have visited – not once in my 14 years of planning these kinds of trips. Kenya is a safe destination for the LGBTQ+ community, go adventure!
- Lauren Johansson, experta en safaris por África
Póngase en contacto con nuestros expertos en safaris por África para empezar a planificar su aventura. Con más de dos décadas de experiencia y conocimientos, somos profesionales en la elaboración de itinerarios a medida que seguro serán el viaje de sus sueños.