South Africa was a gay travel destination long before it became the first country in the world with a constitution outlawing discrimination based on sexual orientation and the fifth country to legalize same-sex marriage. With the fall of apartheid and these two historic gay rights events, the allure of South Africa has increased substantially among both straight and gay travelers. From the glorious beaches of the Western Cape to the fast-paced excitement of Gauteng, South Africa is the gay-friendliest country on the continent and is an ideal location for a gay vacation. Gay vacations to South Africa often include stops or entire stays in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Pretoria where gay and lesbian travelers will find an array of gay-centered and gay-friendly events, activities and establishments. There are a wide variety of establishments that cater specifically to gay men, including guest houses exclusively for gay men, Camp David in Pretoria, which is a private all-male nude bar, and the bathhouses - called steam baths or steam saunas - in Cape Town. As in many areas, gay culture in South Africa centers primarily around activities and establishments for gay men;

For the outdoor enthusiast, Belize presents unlimited opportunities. Located in Central America’s Caribbean coast, Belize has a population estimate of 270,000 people with Belmopan her capital city. It’s a country of various cultures, languages and ethnic groups, English being the official language though Spanish is spoken by almost half of the population. Every destination in Belize has its share of archaeological and national parks, marine and nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries. If you plan to stay for some time, Belize has few first class hotels, but smaller establishments give good value. There are mountain lodges in the interior and resort hotels on the Caribbean Coast. Budget options range from simple guest houses to basic beach cabins. If you prefer self catering, then renting an apartment on a monthly basis is never a bad idea. For those who crave camping/caravanning, budget campsite facilities are available in most districts. A few hotels and guesthouses offer camping on their private beaches or yards. Wonderful selection of restaurants are ready to serve you international Chinese, Creole and Latin American food. Though service and quality vary, food is generally cheap.

Zimbabwe is a country located in Southern Africa which boasts some amazing natural sites. Her capital is Harare which is also the presidential headquarter and the official language is English with Shona and Sindebele dialects being spoken widely while Christianity is the highly practiced religion. Urban culture and education in Zimbabwe is greatly influenced by Western culture but in rural areas, traditional values and crafts continue. Visitors who come in could make their stay comfortable by checking into a hotel or lodge which are similar to guest houses and provide bed and breakfast. You could conveniently get a list of registered hotels from the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority. Non- residents must pay hotel bills in foreign currency, usually in US dollars or by credit card as local currency isn’t acceptable. Most centers and tourist areas have caravan parks and campsites. On arrival, don’t feel constrained of going out and having a good time. Move from place to place via air transport especially if you need to enjoy sight seeing and game-viewing flights.

Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in Northeast Africa. The east and northeast of the country have an extensive coastline on the Red Sea and she has an estimated population of 5 million people whose official languages are Tigrinya and Arabic and the capital is Asmara. Visitors who check into this small yet adventure full country can make their abode in one of the several good hotels especially in Asmara. Similar standard hotels can be found in Massawa and Assab. It is advisable to book in advance. Meals are available in all hotels. There are also hotels and guest houses in smaller towns whose prices are generally slightly lower than for those in the main centres. When making reservations, check for service charges and sales taxes. Hotel bills must be paid in hard currency known as Nakfa. Credit cards are accepted in major hotels, airlines and major travel agencies. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at the Commercial Bank of Eritrea in Asmara which provides the best exchange rate, private exchange offices and major hotels. Major Banks and hotels in Asmara and Massawa accept traveller’s cheques, US Dollar traveller’s cheques being the most recommended.