About Us

Are you searching for that special safari experience in Africa? One that exceeds expectations?

We know how difficult it can be to find the right Tour Operator to assist with your plans for the Safari experience of a life-time.

We also know that we can help you with your plans. Flexibility is key to what we do - as we ensure that your personal interests and requirements are met.

Friendly, speedy and helpful assistance from the time that you contact us is key for us. We also find those lodges, camps, and arrangements that best suit your tastes and budget.

Venture To Africa has been looking after very satisfied guests since 2011. But we have a combined experience of over 60 years in fulfilling dream African holidays (and vacations!).

Our guest feedback speaks for itself and is what we are all about - exceeding your expectations, and arranging an adventure of a lifetime.

It's really very simple - we love arranging Safaris for our guests!

Venture To Africa was created in order to fulfil our guests’ Safari and Holiday dreams. For many Africa is on the 'to-do' list - generally because of the diverse and wonderful wildlife, scenery and people.

Our main areas of interest are Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, Malawi and South Africa, although East Africa also holds its attractions...
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What it's all about
Why Choose Venture To Africa? In a nutshell...

- We love what we do for our guests

- We have a combined experience of over 50 years of Safari planning

-  Extensive knowledge of our main areas of operation

- We get back to you quickly

- We are based in Africa

- Highly competitive prices

- Personalised service and itineraries

- Excellent back-up and support during your travels
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On Safari
Mandy Francis-Pope, a highly experienced Senior Travel Consultant, began her working career in the medical field, moving on to personnel management,  before entering the travel industry in 1992.

Initially she worked for a Safari camp in the Okavango Delta, where she become involved with reservations, accounts, logistics, stock-taking and guest satisfaction.

Mandy used this period to acquaint herself with all regions of Botswana, visiting as many camps and areas as possible. This allowed her to gain detailed knowledge of the requirements for exceptional holiday planning.

She was then approached by a local Tour Operator, where she found her metier in planning trips (initially to Botswana) for guests. This led to a number of additions to her portfolio, to the rest of Southern Africa - with various travels to Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Malawi, and Mozambique.

Mandy’s inspiration comes from visiting camps and lodges, which has allowed her to choose the best options for her guests, whether they are looking at a budget, a mid-range, or a 5 star holiday experience.

Each guest has a unique requirement, making personalised service, speedy responses and integrity the priority. It is no exaggeration to say that Mandy’s professionalism and passion has made her many loyal Safari followers over the years, and she continues to delight guests with detailed and exceptional planned holidays (and vacations!)

Mandy is presently based in Johannesburg and when not working away at planning safaris, she is an avid fitness walker, a keen gardener, loves reading, walking the dogs  and following current affairs....
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Janice Campbell has been involved in Tourism/ Safaris for 30 years. After taking a BSc degree in Zoology and Archaeology (Hons), she started in Tourism on a ‘temporary’ basis, on the Operational side of Safaris.

This meant planning/ overseeing overland Safaris in Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia   and South Africa – in the days where there was 1 guide, 1 vehicle, no radio contact, and certainly no mobile phones! This made for some ‘interesting’ times.

She then progressed onto dealing with Product – the lodges, camps, activities, flights and logistics that are involved in personalised Safari arrangements. This has allowed her unique insights into what is required to offer and arrange quality Holiday arrangements for guests.

In 2011, Janice decided it might be time to start her own business, keeping it small, and personalised, with the checks and balances that are required in order to ensure smooth arrangements for guests from start to finish.

Over the years Janice has amassed some incredible Safari experiences, with a love of Africa, its people, natural beauty and wildlife being fulfilled throughout Southern and East Africa.

This includes visits to Madagascar, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Zanzibar, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Mozambique, Malawi,  and much of South Africa… all are amongst some great memories and learning opportunities.

Janice is presently based in Cape Town and when not behind a computer can be found baking cakes for Church friends, reading a book or two (or more), and looking after her family of indulged pets..

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​Acknowledgement: All images used with permission of our guests, friends and colleagues in Tourism - many thanks!
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