I’m John Cooper, or Coop as I am known to most, and I own and operate African Adventures Safari Company. My passion for Africa started as a very young child and I blame my parents for letting me watch too many Tarzan movies and episodes of Jungle Jim. The result was that for the last twenty years I have been travelling to, and living in, “The Dark Continent”. I have particularly fallen in love with Southern Africa and have had the chance to travel here extensively. Most importantly I have lived in Africa, Zimbabwe to be exact, and run an ostrich farm for my mates in The Eastern Highlands until the problems began with Uncle Bob and his desperate bid to hold onto power by persecuting white farmers.

Even so, Southern Africa, and yes including Zimbabwe, is the best, most diverse, visually stunning and safe destination on the continent. As a result a few years ago I decided to share my passion of all things African with others and started African Adventures Safari Company. This a very grand name for a very modest business but it never hurts to have aspirations. I say this is a modest business as I am the “Jack of all trades” who not only organizes the safaris but also escorts them. I control all aspects of my tours from beginning to end and I don’t employ other staff to give you second hand information. The only time I ever use the services of someone other than myself is in Africa where good friends of mine who are qualified professionals sometimes escort groups when I can’t.

This is all a huge benefit to you the traveler. Why? The answer is simple. By being totally “hands on” I leave nothing to chance, all the venues and destinations are places I have personally visited and vetted and most importantly it keeps my costs down. As a result I can pass on these savings to you and offer safaris with all the extras but at a realistic price. If you don’t believe this just check what is on offer elsewhere and compare services and prices.

I should add that my experience and familiarity with our destinations gives you the chance to see things and meet locals not on offer elsewhere. How about having a beer with the locals at The Boat Club in Victoria Falls, visiting a school in an isolated part of Matabeleland where I help out with donations of school materials or see how the locals of Bulawayo operate S.O.S. ( Save  Our Seniors) a community group who looks after the welfare of the elderly.

One final point worth noting is that I operate safaris, I am not a travel agent! This means that you actually get to deal with the person who organizes, escorts and checks every aspect of the life changing adventure you are about to embark upon. You get to call me, email me and even meet with me, if you are close enough, and get direct answers to direct questions. I know the answers because I will be going with you and I leave nothing to chance. Try and get straight answers from a travel agent who specializes in P.&O. cruises!!

If you want adventure, if you want an experience that will change your life but want the security of expert advice and service then come exploring with African Adventures Safari Company.

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