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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.
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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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The people who lead the way when it comes to those things which matter to us: exploration, the environment, women’s empowerment and education.
Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands
Kruger National Park and the adjacent private game reserves of Sabi Sands, Timbavati and Manyeleti make up the Greater Kruger National Park – one of the oldest, largest and finest national parks in the world and home to the Big Five.
The iconic Kruger National Park spreads across two provinces and shares unfenced boundaries to the north, east and west. This massive park forms part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park which, along with Zimbabwe’s Gonarezhou and Mozambique’s Limpopo National Park are larger than some European countries.
Kruger is, of course, best known for its varied landscapes and diversity of wildlife species; 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibian, 114 reptiles, 507 bird and 147 mammal species including the famed Big Five namely lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo.
Why visit Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands
- A world-renowned safari region, home to the Big Five
- See wildlife roaming free through the spectacular African bush
- Choose from a wide range of accommodation, from simple bush camps to super luxurious lodges
When to visit Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands
Most of the park lies in the Lowveld and enjoys a sub-tropical climate, with summer months hot and humid. The rainy season from November to March sees the bush lush and alive, with babies being born – closely followed by increased predator activity. During winter months of May to August, game viewing is easier as the bush is less dense and the game congregates around the waterholes. The park is a year-round destination, with strong sightings throughout the year.
Experiences
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South Africa
Londolozi Game Reserve
Londolozi Game reserve is a private concession situated in the Sabi Sands on the western boundary of the Kruger National Park synonymous with great wildlife viewing and especially famous for its leopard sightings and research. A…
South Africa
Pel’s Post Private Camp
This exclusive-use property is a satellite camp to the spectacular Outpost. Much like its larger sister camp, Pel’s Post is perched on the side of a hill, with stunning views over the landscape of the northern…
South Africa
The Outpost
Perched on the edge of a scrub-dotted escarpment, The Outpost overlooks the Luvuvhu River Valley. Located in an unspoilt, wild part of the Kruger National Park, this impressive property surveys the game-rich landscape below, offering stunning…
South Africa
Royal Malewane
Tucked away in the Thornybush Private Game reserve, west of the Kruger National Park, Royal Malewane is the epitome of luxury safari living. Small and exclusive, Royal Malewane offers the best of everything. The eight palatial,…
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South Africa
Safari through the Greater Kruger
Combine three beautiful lodges for the ultimate Greater Kruger National Park safari. This journey takes you across one of South Africa’s last great wildlife areas, staying in the remote northern reaches, as well as two private reserves.
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South Africa
Safari through the Greater Kruger
Combine three beautiful lodges for the ultimate Greater Kruger National Park safari. This journey takes you across one of South Africa’s last great wildlife areas, staying in the remote northern reaches, as well as two private reserves.
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
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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Highlights of South Africa
Cape Town
Lying immediately beneath Table Mountain, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, a true melting pot of…
Garden Route
Spanning from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, the Garden Route is an incredibly scenic part of South Africa, so-called because of its…
Madikwe and The Waterberg
One of South Africa's largest game reserves, Madikwe Game Reserve is home to the Big Five and has a healthy African wild…
Cape Winelands
The Cape Winelands is the largest wine-producing region in South Africa and is divided into six main wine regions, each offering their…
Eastern Cape Game Reserves
The game reserves of the Eastern Cape are a great choice for a family safari or the perfect end to a holiday…
West and Northern Cape
Defined by majestic mountains, long stretches of beach, farmland valleys and further inland, the semi-desert Karoo, this area is certainly varied in…
KwaZulu-Natal
From its subtropical palm-fringed shores, lapped by the Indian Ocean to the mountainous Drakensberg range, KwaZulu-Natal offers a wealth of scenic splendour.
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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