These Are the Most Welcoming Countries in Africa for LGBTQ+ Travelers

"A private game reserve in South Africa where he vacationed with his husband and 11-year-old son; cited as part of the personal safari experiences that inform his advocacy for more LGBTQ-inclusive travel. His agency asks African partners — including lodges and reserves like this one — to complete sensitivity-training modules that address gender bias and pronouns, and he points to South Africa’s comparatively progressive legal stance (such as legalizing gay marriage in 2006) as helping make such destinations more welcoming." - Danielle Pointdujour Danielle Pointdujour Danielle Pointdujour is a senior print editor at Travel + Leisure, leading hotel coverage and the brand's annual It List. She also covers destinations including the Caribbean, Central America, the Middle East, Turkey, North Africa, Florida, and Texas. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines