April 19, 2008

Imagine Xpeditions Gay and Lesbian South African Excursion

Megan Smith READ TIME: 2 MIN.

Imagine Xpeditions travel agency has in their lineup of scheduled trips to South Africa this year, a featured Gay and Lesbian trip from August 19th through August 25th. South Africa has a thriving gay and lesbian community with many gay-owned, gay-friendly and exclusively gay lodges and hotels. It is also the first country in the world to include a Constitutional Bill of Rights to explicitly protect gays and lesbians from discrimination.

Cape Town is one of the major stopping points on the Gay and Lesbian excursion. Travelers will journey to the city's villages, botanical gardens and beaches as well as experiencing a showcase of gay-friendly establishments. Cape Town is also the home of historical attractions such as Table Mountain and Robben Island.

ImagineXpeditions plans every detail of the trip, incorporating each traveler's personal taste and style into the itineraries- from what kind of sheets they like to their preferred cocktail being served upon arrival, to their favorite songs being played in their room. Travelers in small groups of only about 8-12 experience a luxury-filled South African Safari with unique attention given to them by their tour guides.

While in South Africa, guests can choose from a variety of activities including cage diving with Great White sharks, hot air balloon rides and exclusive wild life viewing with twice-daily game drives or walking safaris.

In addition, to the gay and lesbian African Safari, Imagine Xpeditions has the following group trips this season:

  • Singles Trip: Departure May 17th - Return June 1st
  • Great White Viewing Peak: Departure July 18th - Return August 3rd
  • Gay and Lesbian Trip: Departure August 19th - Return August 25th
  • Whale Watching Peak: Departure September 12th - Return September 28th
  • Reverse Route: Departure October 11th - Return October 25th
  • New Year's Eve Trip: Departure December 26th - Return January 4th;

    Each offering is a uniquely all-inclusive package with lodging in a private game reserve. Travelers can take twice-daily game drives, daily walking safaris, hot air balloon adventures, local village tours, and indulge in spa treatments while experiencing gourmet cuisine, premium beverages and lavish accommodations.

    For more information, visit www.imaginexpeditions.com.

    by Megan Smith , EDGE Assistant Travel Editor

    Megan is the Assistant Travel Editor for EDGE Publications. Based in Australia, she has been published in gay and lesbian publications in both America and Australia, and she has been on assignment as a travel-writer for Let's Go travel guides in Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii.

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