Botswana
Botswana safaris are undoubtedly the ultimate luxury safari experience in Africa.
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Our Team
Steppes Travel is made by the people who work here. Incredible holidays are made possible because of their vast travel experience and the great enthusiasm they bring to their work.
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Our Tour Experts
We carefully select our experts based on their knowledge, companionship and influence, ensuring that you can travel with the most knowledgeable leaders in the field.
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Heroes and Heroines
The people who lead the way when it comes to those things which matter to us: exploration, the environment, women’s empowerment and education.
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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Central African Republic
Dzanga-Sangha Extension from Odzala
Combine Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve with Odzala National Park, thanks to new flight and boat connections. Staying at Sangha Lodge, visit the incomparable Dzanga Bai, venture into the forest with the Ba’Aka and meet pangolin researchers. This trip is not designed as a…
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Mozambique
Dhow Safari through the Quirimbas Archipelago
Snorkel off deserted white sandbanks, swim in clear warm waters and sleep in mobile fly camps on the beaches of the Quirimbas Archipelago in Mozambique. This fantastic island-hopping dhow adventure takes you to the wildest parts of this unspoilt marine reserve.
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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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Tanzania
Wild West: Katavi and Mahale
This unusual safari combines two of Tanzania’s remotest and least visited parks. Spot lions and buffalos on the floodplains of Katavi, before encountering chimpanzees on the forested slopes of the Mahale Mountains, within sight of Lake Tanganyika.
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Namibia
Self-Drive Across Namibia
This classic journey takes you through Namibia’s relentlessly dramatic scenery, exploring at your own pace and at the wheel of a 4×4. Drive across this relaxed country, combining landscapes, wildlife and activities on a route that takes in Etosha, Damaraland, Sossusvlei and…
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Tanzania
Southern Tanzania and the Swahili Coast
Discover southern Tanzania – a land of winding rivers, palm-dotted savannah and hidden beaches. Explore the vast reserves of Ruaha and Selous – packed with wilderness and wildlife – before decompressing on a secluded stretch of the Swahili Coast.
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Zambia
Liuwa Plains Safari
Lost amidst the forgotten grasslands of Zambia’s western expanses, the remote Liuwa Plains National Park is a unique and complex ecosystem. Explore this captivating park, rich with plains game and home to the largest wildebeest migration in Southern Africa.
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Kenya
Laikipia and Mara Photographic Safari
Set out on a photographic safari through the heart of wild Kenya. Capture the best of Africa’s wildlife on camera, in private conservancies, with exclusive use of a vehicle and guide. Fly between Laikipia and the Masai Mara, spending time at luxurious…
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Tanzania
Exclusivity in Northern Tanzania’s Private Reserves
Escape the crowds and experience the best that Tanzania has to offer. Explore a pair of private reserves – each one packed with wildlife – on an exclusive safari through the Serengeti, before unwinding at the post-safari paradise of Chem Chem.
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Central African Republic
Dzanga-Sangha Extension from Odzala
Combine Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve with Odzala National Park, thanks to new flight and boat connections. Staying at Sangha Lodge, visit the incomparable Dzanga Bai, venture into the forest with the Ba’Aka and meet pangolin researchers. This trip is not designed…
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Mozambique
Dhow Safari through the Quirimbas Archipelago
Snorkel off deserted white sandbanks, swim in clear warm waters and sleep in mobile fly camps on the beaches of the Quirimbas Archipelago in Mozambique. This fantastic island-hopping dhow adventure takes you to the wildest parts of this unspoilt marine…
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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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Tanzania
Wild West: Katavi and Mahale
This unusual safari combines two of Tanzania’s remotest and least visited parks. Spot lions and buffalos on the floodplains of Katavi, before encountering chimpanzees on the forested slopes of the Mahale Mountains, within sight of Lake Tanganyika.
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Namibia
Self-Drive Across Namibia
This classic journey takes you through Namibia’s relentlessly dramatic scenery, exploring at your own pace and at the wheel of a 4×4. Drive across this relaxed country, combining landscapes, wildlife and activities on a route that takes in Etosha, Damaraland,…
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Tanzania
Southern Tanzania and the Swahili Coast
Discover southern Tanzania – a land of winding rivers, palm-dotted savannah and hidden beaches. Explore the vast reserves of Ruaha and Selous – packed with wilderness and wildlife – before decompressing on a secluded stretch of the Swahili Coast.
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Zambia
Liuwa Plains Safari
Lost amidst the forgotten grasslands of Zambia’s western expanses, the remote Liuwa Plains National Park is a unique and complex ecosystem. Explore this captivating park, rich with plains game and home to the largest wildebeest migration in Southern Africa.
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Kenya
Laikipia and Mara Photographic Safari
Set out on a photographic safari through the heart of wild Kenya. Capture the best of Africa’s wildlife on camera, in private conservancies, with exclusive use of a vehicle and guide. Fly between Laikipia and the Masai Mara, spending time…
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Tanzania
Exclusivity in Northern Tanzania’s Private Reserves
Escape the crowds and experience the best that Tanzania has to offer. Explore a pair of private reserves – each one packed with wildlife – on an exclusive safari through the Serengeti, before unwinding at the post-safari paradise of Chem…
Where to Stay
Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.
Mauritius
20 Degrees Sud
A true haven of refinement and exclusivity, this small, intimate hotel comprises 34 bedrooms decorated with antiques and designer furniture. It is situated in exceptional surroundings not far from the Pointe aux Canonniers at the mouth…
Mozambique
&Beyond Benguerra Island Lodge
Benguerra Lodge is on the north-west side of Benguerra Island, just nine miles offshore from mainland Mozambique. Looking out onto the calm waters of an isolated bay, sheltered within a canopy of pine trees, the panoramic…
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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