September 20-30, 2008 - 11 days Cape Town, Safari, and Victoria Falls from $6,499*

See the most beautiful creatures you've ever seen in your life. Watch, in fascination, at 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 day all-inclusive safari in your own 5 star luxurious chalet.

The city's incredible shopping may make this the favorite part of your stay. From centuries-old antiques to South America's best fashions, Buenos Aires is likely to bring out the shopper in anyone.

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 the rest of your life.

Once in Cape Town, you will be amazed by the beauty of the city, its fun beach scene, and attractive, 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, where 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 Victria 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!

Package Highlights

• Fully escorted with the services of a Zoom Vacations Concierge throughout the trip.

In Cape Town...
• Accommodations at the stylish and gay-friendly, Kensington Place Hotel

• A Unique Welcome Sunset Cocktail Reception

• Wine tasting in the vineyards of the Wine Valley with a gourmet lunch!

• Breakfast daily

• Cape Peninsula excursion

• Table Mountain excursion

• All land and Zoom Vacations event transfers

Safari Highlights...
• Services of a Zoom Vacations Concierge throughout the trip

• Accommodations at the 5 Star Hamiltons Safari Lodge, in Kruger National Park.

• 2 Daily 4x4 game drives including Brunch in the Bush

• Open bar highlighting South African wines, beers and spirits

• All gourmet meals at the Hamiltons Safari Lodge:
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 Hamiltons Safari Lodge

Victoria Falls Highlights...
• 5 Star accommodations right on the Falls!

• All elephant back safari

• Elegant "bush" dinner on the banks of the Zambezi River

• Land transfers to Airports

• Optional whitewater rafting

Luxury Accommodations

Cape Town

Kensington Place Hotel

Cape Town's hottest design hotel. 4 nights

"The coolest hotel in the Cape... this place is a real find not because the setting is so great, in front of Table Mountain with views over town towards the Atlantic- but because of the techno injection... The bar is sexy as hell, and the hand-picked furniture is stunning. This is the perfect small city hotel." - TATLER Best City Boutique Hotel 2007

Kensington Place Hotel situated on the slopes of Table Mountain, in the quiet, leafy suburb of Higgovale, you are close to the hottest spots, yet perfectly removed.

Safari

Hamiltons Tented Camp Safari Lodge

5 Star, Deluxe Chalet, 3 nights

With an air of opulence befitting royalty, Hamiltons Safari Lodge is the perfect departure point for the African Safari. Set on the banks of the Nwatswitswonto River in the Kruger National Park, this palatial haven comprising twelve immaculate suites of unrestrained luxury, is the ideal place to begin the ultimate adventure.

Magnificent cuisine is freshly prepared to your satisfaction, by personal butlers, with the menu itself as extensive as the African wilderness. Flickering hurricane lamps, fine mosquito netting and exceptional service, rivaled only by the luxurious accommodation, will ensure you never forget your first taste of the African Safari experience.

All suites are beautifully appointed with only the finest furniture and imported linen.

Victoria Falls

The Royal Livingstone Hotel

2 nights

For the more discerning traveller 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.

The Royal Livingstone will immerse you in the romance and style of a bygone era. Bathed in the shade of Acacia trees, the raw splendour of the bush blends perfectly with luxurious living. Luxuriate in the sophisticated harmony of antique and ethnic décor, superb cuisine and personalised service. 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.

Johannesburg

Ten Bompas Boutique Hotel

1 night

The Ten Bompas Hotel is a haven of sanity and tranquility for the true individual. Ten Bompas is enriched with eye-catching focal points in the form of contemporary African art and sculpture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions, specific to our trip to South Africa.

Do I need a visa to travel to South Africa?
If you are traveling from the States, you will not need a visa to travel to South Africa, but you will need a visa to travel Zambia, where we will visit Victoria Falls. Zoom Vacations will obtain your visa for you.

Into which airport do I need to fly?
You need to fly into the Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Out which airport do I need to fly for my return?
Ideally, you should fly out of Livingston (LVI). The other option is to fly out of the Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) which is a 1.5 hour flight from Livingstone. Give us a message, and we will help you book the correct flights.

What day should I depart my home country?
You must depart your home country for arrival into Cape Town on September 20th. Travelers departing the States will usually leave the evening of September 19th, but this depends on your individual routing.

Can HappyGay Travel & Zoom book extra days for me at the beginning or end of this trip?
Absolutely! Simply let us know the amount of days you need at the beginning and/or end of the trip, and we will book the nights you need (additional room night charges will apply).

If I am traveling as a single, does Zoom offer a roommate pairing program for South Africa?
Because of the limited spots on our South Africa trip, we cannot guarantee a share will be available. However, we can place a temporary reservation for you, and advise you when we have another single in need of a roommate.

May I travel as a single without a roommate?
Absolutely, you may travel as a single and pay a single supplement, which varies depending on your time of booking.

How do we get from Cape Town to the Safari Lodge and then to Johannesburg and Victoria Falls?
Zoom Vacations will book flights throughout South Africa and Zambia. Flight prices vary depending on time of booking.

What is the fitness level required for this trip?
This trip is easily accessible to a variety of fitness levels. None of our included activities require a high degree of athletic skill. However, your optional activities will give you the opportunity to make your vacation as active and/or adventuresome as you choose.