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September 23 to October 3, 2026
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September 3 to 13, 2025 sold out
September 15-25, 2025 sold out
11 days
Join Zoom Vacations for a spectacular luxury all gay South African safari. See the most beautiful creatures you’ve ever seen in your life. Watch, in fascination, a myriad of mating rituals. Eat breakfast next to a wild beast having his night’s hunt just a few feet away from you. And, that’s just the gay scene in Cape Town! You also get to experience a 3 night all-inclusive safari in your own 5-star luxury chalet.
It seems like everyone you know has been on a safari. Now it’s your turn! Enjoying a gourmet dinner under the African sky and stars after an exhilarating safari is something you will take with you for the rest of your life.
Once in Cape Town, you will be amazed by the beauty of the city, its fun beach scene, and active nightlife. In fact, The Travel Channel named Cape Town’s Clifton Beach one of the world’s best beaches!
During your visit to Victoria Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world, you will see the great power of water, firsthand.
From wine tours to exotic game drives, to the finest Accommodations, Zoom Vacations® will give you the time of your life in Cape Town, in world-famous Victoria Falls, and in Kruger at a safari you will never forget! Oh, and be sure to bring an extra travel bag. The dollar still goes far in Southern Africa, and the fine local crafts will bring out the “shopper” in anyone!
Fully escorted all gay South African trip with the services of a Zoom Vacations® Concierge throughout the trip
Inclusions/Highlights
In Cape Town:
- Accommodations at one of the finest 5 star hotels in Cape Town
- Welcome dinner and cocktails
- Wine tasting in the vineyards of Wine Valley with a gourmet lunch!
- Breakfast daily
- Cape Peninsula excursion
- Table Mountain excursion
- All land and Zoom Vacations® event transfers
On safari:
- Accommodations at the 5 Star Silvan Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park.
- 2 Daily 4×4 game drives including Brunch in the Bush
- Open bar highlighting South African wines, beers and spirits
- All gourmet meals at the Silvan:
Breakfast Morning Tea Lunch Afternoon Tea Dinner
- A sumptuous private dinner under the African sky and stars in a boma (open reed structure)
- All airport transfers to and from the Safari Lodge
In Victoria Falls:
- 5 Star Accommodations right on the Falls!
- Lavish breakfast daily
- Professionally guided tour of the Falls
- Sensational cocktail party and dinner in a surprise location.
- Visit a local village in Zambia
- Land transfers to airports
- Optional whitewater rafting
Itinerary
Note: this tour is limited to 12 guests
Limited to a small group of guests, ZOOM SOUTHERN AFRICA tour embodies all the elements of a perfect Southern Africa vacation: the beaches and nightlife of cosmopolitan Cape Town, the delectable wine country, the exhilarating Big Five game viewing at Kruger National Park from the terrace of your luxury villa or a Range Rover, and stunning Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Plus, your dedicated Zoom Concierge is there to make sure your trip is nothing short of spectacular. You will enjoy the best hotels and custom activities you have come to expect from a Zoom Vacations® trip.
Day One – Cape Town
Arrival in Cape Town. Transfer to the Taj Hotel, Cape Town.
Cape Town’s history goes back almost 400 years. Located at the base of majestic Table Mountain, at the tip of Africa, Cape Town is a dynamic and cosmopolitan city of abundant natural beauty. Blessed with some of the most beautiful golden beaches in the Southern Hemisphere, Cape Town enjoys year-round sunshine and a Mediterranean climate.
Evening: Join you Zoom hosts for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner at one of the best restaurants in Cape Town.
Accommodations: The Taj Hotel, Cape Town, 5 Stars
Meals Included: Welcome cocktail reception and dinner
Day Two – Cape Town
Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
Morning/Afternoon: Taste of Cape Town city tour with Zoom’s own personal expert guide, including visits to Table Mountain by cable car to see a panoramic view of the city, stunning Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and Robben Island, where Mandela, the father of the modern-day South African Republic, was imprisoned for 18 years. Time permitting you will also visit the world-class Two Oceans Aquarium which showcases the incredible diversity of marine life found in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. You end at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront marina and shopping complex to explore this cosmopolitan shopping playground.
Evening: Evening is at leisure to explore one of Cape Town’s fantastic restaurants and its nightlife.
Accommodations: The Taj Hotel, Cape Town, 5 Stars
Meals Included: Buffet breakfast and lunch
Day Three – Cape Town and Cape Peninsula
Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
Morning: Depart for a full-day experience to the Cape Peninsula and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, an area known for its beautiful scenery. You will travel along False Bay and stop at Simonstown to visit Boulders Beach, home to the endangered African penguin colony. You then head to Cape Point Nature Reserve and have some time to view the general geographic spot where it is said the two great oceans meet, and maybe even see the beautiful Bontebok, an antelope found in South Africa and Lesotho.
Afternoon: On your way back, you will stop for lunch at a gourmet restaurant personally recommended by none other than celebrity chef Art Smith. Evening is at leisure to explore one of Cape Town’s fantastic restaurants.
Accommodations: The Taj Hotel, Cape Town, 5 Stars
Meals Included: Buffet breakfast and lunch
Day Four – Cape Town and Wine Valley
Buffet Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning/Afternoon: In the morning, you take a short drive to South Africa’s famous Wine Valley, for a wine-tasting experience with an expert sommelier and an unforgettable lunch at one of the most famous gourmet restaurants in all of Africa. It boasts expansive views of the wine valley vineyards, and even carries its own private wine label. You will have some time to walk through the charming wine village of Franschhoek and do some shopping in the numerous boutiques, confectionaries, and craft and antique shops before heading back to Cape Town.
Accommodations: The Taj Hotel, Cape Town, 5 Stars
Meals Included: Buffet breakfast and lunch with fine wine
Day Five – Cape Town to Kruger National Park
Buffet Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning: Airport transfer for flight to Kruger National Park.
Afternoon: Arrival in Kruger National Park and transfer to our incredible luxury safari lodge experience, which Zoom has exclusively chartered for your group. Silvan is grounded in the breathtaking natural elements around it, the inspirational trees, our beautiful bee-eater, the incredible wildlife, and the charismatic people who bring her story to life. These are the distinctive ingredients that make Silvan tick and that brings that characteristic magic to the entire Silvan experience.
Late Afternoon: After check-in, relax in your luxurious villa-pod or by the swimming pool before afternoon tea. You are also invited for a late afternoon game drive before dinner.
Accommodations: Silvan Safari Lodge, 5 Stars
Meals Included: Buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner, and domestic open bar
Day Six – Kruger National Park
Light Breakfast at the Lodge.
Morning: Wake up at dawn and depart for your second game drive to catch the animals you may have missed the day before. The morning is one of the best times to see animals as they wind down their nighttime hunting, as well as to understand the process of nature waking up – the grass is fresh and humid, the birds are singing and the impalas are grazing along the plain.
Buffet Breakfast at the Lodge. Return to the Lodge for Buffet Breakfast. Rest of the morning at leisure to enjoy a cat nap, the pool, and even game viewing from the comfort of the lodge!
Afternoon: A light lunch is served. Relax by the swimming pool before the afternoon game drive.
This evening, enjoy a beautiful dinner al fresco at the lodge.
Accommodations: Silvan Safari Lodge, 5 Stars
Meals Included: Afternoon tea, dinner, and domestic open bar
Day Seven – Kruger National Park
Light Breakfast at the Lodge.
Morning: Wake up at dawn and depart for your next game drive to catch the animals you may have missed the day before. The morning is one of the best times to see animals as they wind down their nighttime hunting, as well as to understand the process of nature waking up – the grass is fresh and humid, the birds are singing and the impalas are grazing along the plain.
Buffet Breakfast at the Lodge. Return to the Lodge for Buffet Breakfast. Rest of the morning at leisure to enjoy a cat nap, the pool, and even game viewing from the comfort of the lodge!
Afternoon: A light lunch is served. Relax by the swimming pool before the afternoon game drive.
This evening, enjoy a beautiful dinner al fresco at the lodge.
Accommodations: Silvan Safari Lodge, 5 Stars
Meals Included: Afternoon tea, dinner, and domestic open bar
Day Eight– Kruger National Park
Light Breakfast at the Lodge.
Morning/Afternoon: Today, you will experience a range of game viewing, including an early “Bush Walk” with your professional game ranger. Bush Walks include informative chats about grasses, trees, wildflowers, and animals. You will return to the Lodge and are free to relax by the swimming pool before the afternoon game drive in a Range Rover for a game drive and bush walk with your professional game ranger, in the late afternoon when the day cools down. Before you depart, however, you will have time to enjoy some tea or coffee and local patisseries. Perhaps you may want to enjoy a cocktail in the bush and you can enjoy the tranquility of nature while your professional game ranger helps you look for the animals.
Evening: Tonight Zoom will offer an exclusive pre-dinner performance. Bring your camera, and watch as the beauty of Africa unfolds before you.
Accommodations: Silvan Safari Lodge, 5 Stars
Meals Included: Buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner, and domestic open bar
Day Nine – Kruger National Park to Victoria Falls
Morning: Land transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Victoria Falls.
Upon arrival to Zambia, you will enjoy a special transfer to the Royal Livingston Hotel, located on the banks of the Zambezi River with views of Victoria Falls.
Late Afternoon: You will enjoy a tour of Victoria Falls and see firsthand why it is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
Evening at leisure to enjoy the majesty of the Falls.
Accommodations: Royal Livingstone Hotel, 5 Stars
Meals Included: Buffet breakfast
Day Ten – Victoria Falls
Buffet Breakfast at the hotel.
Late Morning: Optional Walk with Lions Encounter. If you have ever wanted to get close to large lion cubs, this is your opportunity to interact with them in the company of handlers in wild captivity as part of a program to reintroduce the offsprings of captive-bred African lions into the wild.
Afternoon: Village Tour. Mukuni Village is a Royal village that was founded around the 13th Century. It is home to about 7,000 Leya people. The Leya Chief has invited visitors into his village to get a glimpse of how his people have lived for generations and to learn a little about their traditional customs and beliefs. The Chief’s guides and the people of the village are more than happy to show visitors their homes and take you inside. The locals enjoy explaining how their homes are built and decorated, introducing you to various craftsmen and women at work, and asking you to taste some traditional foods and beer. This is a working village, not a purposely-built tourist attraction. It is a privilege to be welcomed into their lifestyle.
Evening: Farewell Event. This evening you say goodbye to southern Africa, Zoom Vacations style.
Accommodations: Royal Livingstone Hotel, 5 Stars
Meals Included: Buffet breakfast and Dinner
Day Eleven – Victoria Falls to Johannesburg and Departure for flights home
Buffet Breakfast at the Royal Livingstone Hotel.
Late Morning: Your Zoom group departs for the airstrip which will take you to Johannesburg for your international flights home after this luxury all gay South African trip. Optional night stays in Johannesburg are available. Ask us about Zoom’s Mautius add on
Meals Included: Buffet breakfast
Accommodations
The Taj – Cape Town
This luxury hotel resides in the heart of the city center, occupying a magnificent historical edifice that once housed the South African Reserve Bank. The meticulously restored interior exudes stately refinement, featuring custom marble stonework, fluted columns, high ceilings, and art deco touches. At the Taj, Cape Town, you will have the ideal central base from which to discover this dynamic city.
The Royal Livingstone Hotel – Victoria Falls
For the more discerning traveler in search of luxury, extravagance and sheer indulgence, there can be no better place than the Royal Livingstone Hotel. Set in the lush riverine belt and touching the banks of the great Zambezi River, this earthly paradise provides a serene haven at the most magical place in Africa. It’s a place that will ignite your heart and soothe your soul, where you can enjoy the incredible majesty of Africa and witness one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. The Royal Livingstone Hotel captures the charms of a bygone era, indulges your every fantasy and enables you to experience a new level of utter comfort and sophistication at the Victoria Falls. Every detail of this 5-star luxury hotel captures the opulence and elegance of times gone, while echoing the stunning diversity of the African bush.
Silvan Safari Lodge – Kruger National Park
Silvan is grounded in the breathtaking natural elements around it, the inspirational trees, our beautiful bee-eater, the incredible wildlife and the charismatic people who bring her story to life. These are the distinctive ingredients which make Silvan tick and which brings that characteristic magic to the entire Silvan experience.
Pricing/Terms
From $13,999 a Person
Air: Airfare not included.
Passports: Your valid passport should have at least two blank visa pages and should be valid for at least six months after your planned departure from the country you are visiting. Note: Passport pages titled “Endorsement Pages” are not visa pages.
Visas: Please note that currently, US citizens must have a Zambian Visa to enter Zambia, which you will get upon arrival. If you are not a US citizen, please contact your nearest Zambia Consulate to determine your visa requirements.
While Zoom Vacations will assist when possible, please note that passport, visa, and vaccination requirements vary from country to country and are the sole responsibility of the traveler. If you are a US resident, you may click here for more information on passport, visa, and vaccination requirements for various countries.
*Land only Introductory rate, based on double occupancy. Prices are subject to change. Need a roommate? Zoom Vacations® is happy to match you with someone, at no additional charge. Or, you may pay a single supplement and go as a single.
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Pricing, availability and itinerary for this all gay South African safari are subject to change. Neither Purple Light Vacations nor Zoom Vacations will be responsible for any inaccuracies.
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