Botswana
Botswana safaris are undoubtedly the ultimate luxury safari experience in Africa.
Africa
The Africa team at Steppes Travel are considered to be some of the most experienced Africa experts in the travel industry.
With more years of hands-on African experience than they care to remember, the Africa team have run and managed safari lodges in East Africa, qualified as safari guides in Southern Africa, pioneered new expeditions in Central and West Africa and worked on conservation projects throughout the continent.
Truly passionate about the areas they know and love, they are equally happy discussing luxury lodges and family safaris in Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti as they are helping plan voyages through the land of the Black Pharaohs in northern Sudan or adventurous expeditions to the Congo. And having personally visited our selection of accommodation in the countries we offer, first-hand knowledge is guaranteed.
Namibia
See rhinos and elephants roam in the huge deserts below as you fly towards the eerie Skeleton Coast and its many shipwrecks…
South Africa
Reborn as the 'Rainbow Nation', this enthralling country offers culture, wildlife, landscapes and history – all as varied as the country itself.
Zambia
The home of the walking safari, Zambia is renowned for on-foot adventures. Sleep in small bush camps, track lion paw prints at…
Zimbabwe
A place where every moment brings something very different. Join us in perhaps our favourite African nation and discover the lively energy…
Mozambique
Rustic African charm meets the tropical brilliance of the Indian Ocean. Our knowledgeable experts can treat you to the true Mozambique experience…
Malawi
Take the time to lap up everything Malawi offers and you're certain to leave enlightened. The rejuvenated Majete Wildlife Reserve and the…
Ethiopia
Discover rock-cut churches, trek the Simien mountains and visit the city of Harar.
Kenya
One of the prides of the African continent. After trekking through the Masai Mara and meeting lions, giraffes and wildebeests, head to…
Uganda
If wildlife is your thing, Uganda is the ideal place to meet mountains gorilla, roam with Rothschild's giraffes and spy on tree-climbing…
Rwanda
Discover the best of Rwanda; from gorillas in Volcanoes National Park to tracking lions in Akagera and witnessing chimps in the Nyungwe…
Tanzania
With a remarkable concentration and diversity of wildlife and ecosystems, Tanzania delivers some of the most impressive natural spectacles. Get close to…
Democratic Republic of Congo
Two-thirds of the size of Western Europe and home to nearly 300 different languages and tribes, the DRC is a country of…
Republic of Congo
Follow your instincts and embark upon an adventure in the Congo. You'll have to be prepared for an untamed experience - rambunctious…
Gabon
Discover unexplored wilderness in the country known as 'Africa's Last Eden'. Where forest elephants, lowland gorillas, chimpanzees and mandrills roam and hippos…
Cameroon
A journey to Cameroon is a blend of captivating cultural practices and remarkable wildlife encounters - both rife with challenges, but still…
Chad
Little visited, Chad has for too long been a blank on the map. We are delighted that this is no longer the…
Angola
Deep within Angola’s southern deserts, meet tribal communities whose traditions remain remarkably intact, discover crumbling Portuguese colonial relics and explore the dramatic…
Central African Republic
Those lucky enough to explore the Central African Republic will experience a country with staggering beauty, from forests to open savannahs and…
Egypt
The great pyramids at Giza; meandering down the River Nile; the aquatic Eden of the Red Sea - a tailor-made itinerary is…
Morocco
Explore Roman ruins or sample the hospitality of isolated Berber villages.
Sudan
Lying just south of the Great Cataract on the Nile, Sudan has more ancient pyramids than the whole of Egypt.
Djibouti
One of the smallest and least-known nations of Africa, Djibouti is full of surprises. Explore Lac Assal, the lowest point in Africa…
Eritrea
Volcanic landscapes, remarkable culture and an idyllic coastline.
Madagascar
A paradise with a mysterious past. Beyond its glorious collection of wildlife - think chameleons and whales - we can open up…
Reunion Island
The Francophone island of Reunion is a stunning contrast of mountains, beaches and hidden waterfalls.
Saint Helena
An island full of unique moments. Take a tour of Napoleon Bonaparte's final house, sample a potent spirit - white lion rum…
Sao Tome and Principe
A duo of charming islands sat off the coast of Gabon. While both are equally exciting to visit, Principe - the smaller…
Seychelles
An archipelago nation and a haven for some of the world's rarest species.
Mauritius
A tropical sanctuary that's just waiting to be explored.
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Tanzania
Northern Tanzania including The Great Migration
Journey through northern Tanzania’s safari landscape, staying at a succession of beautiful tented camps. Combine the baobab-dotted valleys of Tarangire with the volcanic vistas of Ngorongoro and the endless plains of the Serengeti.
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Namibia
Sand Dunes and Desert Wildlife
Begin with the windswept dunes of Sossusvlei – best admired from a balloon, before tracking desert rhinos in Kunene and exploring the exclusive, wildlife-rich Ongava Reserve. Journey across Namibia in comfort, flying over its inspiring landscape.
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Ethiopia
Ethiopian Highlands including Lalibela
With an intoxicating mixture of spectacular scenery and fascinating culture and heritage, Ethiopia offers unrivalled diversity. Rock-hewn churches, monasteries and castles decorate the landscape, which has been shaped by a long and rich history that this journey aims to uncover.
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Namibia
Family Self-Drive Adventure
This family-friendly, self-drive suggestion, combines the best of Namibia’s dramatic landscapes with two fantastic wildlife reserves. Track big cats with experts, watch rhinos quench their thirst, admire millennia-old rock carvings, cruise beside bottlenose dolphins and walk across vast dune-dominated landscapes.
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Sudan
The Temples and Pyramids of Nubian Sudan
Uncover Nubian pyramids, Kushite temples and crumbling cemeteries – all engulfed by the golden sands of the eastern Sahara. Encounter the traditional Nubian culture of this remote region and explore Sudan’s ancient desert ruins, harking back to Nubia’s long-forgotten heyday.
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Uganda
Mountain Gorillas and the Masai Mara
Trek in search of gorillas in the forests of Uganda. Encounter these iconic primates, whose very existence is under threat, then fly north to the open plains of Kenya’s Masai Mara. Here, spends several days on safari, in search of the wide…
Group tour
Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo – In Search of Bonobos
Register your interest to join Steppes Travel’s Managing Director, Justin Wateridge, on a pathfinding journey in search of one of the world’s most elusive primates: the bonobo. This potential pioneering expedition into the heart of the Congolese rainforest is very much about…
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Tanzania
Northern Tanzania including The Great Migration
Journey through northern Tanzania’s safari landscape, staying at a succession of beautiful tented camps. Combine the baobab-dotted valleys of Tarangire with the volcanic vistas of Ngorongoro and the endless plains of the Serengeti.
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Namibia
Sand Dunes and Desert Wildlife
Begin with the windswept dunes of Sossusvlei – best admired from a balloon, before tracking desert rhinos in Kunene and exploring the exclusive, wildlife-rich Ongava Reserve. Journey across Namibia in comfort, flying over its inspiring landscape.
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Ethiopia
Ethiopian Highlands including Lalibela
With an intoxicating mixture of spectacular scenery and fascinating culture and heritage, Ethiopia offers unrivalled diversity. Rock-hewn churches, monasteries and castles decorate the landscape, which has been shaped by a long and rich history that this journey aims to uncover.
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Namibia
Family Self-Drive Adventure
This family-friendly, self-drive suggestion, combines the best of Namibia’s dramatic landscapes with two fantastic wildlife reserves. Track big cats with experts, watch rhinos quench their thirst, admire millennia-old rock carvings, cruise beside bottlenose dolphins and walk across vast dune-dominated landscapes.
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Sudan
The Temples and Pyramids of Nubian Sudan
Uncover Nubian pyramids, Kushite temples and crumbling cemeteries – all engulfed by the golden sands of the eastern Sahara. Encounter the traditional Nubian culture of this remote region and explore Sudan’s ancient desert ruins, harking back to Nubia’s long-forgotten heyday.
Group tour
Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo – In Search of Bonobos
Register your interest to join Steppes Travel’s Managing Director, Justin Wateridge, on a pathfinding journey in search of one of the world’s most elusive primates: the bonobo. This potential pioneering expedition into the heart of the Congolese rainforest is very…
Meet our experts
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
Illona Cross
Born in a small South African town, I have always followed my passion for nature and discovery. After studying Nature Conservation in Pretoria, I was one of the first women to complete a very tough cadetship in the Natal Parks Board. It was here where I cut my teeth in African wildlife management.
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Chris Johnston
Chris is the Conde Nast Traveller chosen Specialist for Africa.
25 years ago, my first trip to Africa took on a life of its own. I planned for three months, I stayed for two years. Whilst there, I was mistaken for a priest, attacked by sharks and arrested. Yet the countless, clattering journeys opened my eyes to the beauty of the landscapes and the grace of the people. My recent trips are undoubtedly more comfortable, but the welcome is as warm as ever and the best experiences are still those I never see coming.
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Why Choose Steppes?
Our knowledge and expertise set us apart. So too our curiosity. It is this that drives us to create a journey that is really bespoke to you, all the while ensuring we travel and operate sustainably.
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