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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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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.
Hwange
Hwange National Park is in the northwest corner of Zimbabwe, on the border with Botswana and is roughly the size of Belgium at 14,600 square kilometres.
The park lies in the west, on the main road between Bulawayo and the world-famous Victoria Falls. This vast wilderness area of Kalahari sands, grasslands and teak forests is home to one of the highest concentrations of game, especially elephant, which congregates around the waterholes.
There are only a handful of lodges allowed within the park itself but there are many on the borders in private reserves with wildlife roaming freely between the two.
Experiences
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Zimbabwe
Elephant’s Eye Hwange
Situated in a wildlife concession bordering Hwange National Park, Elephant’s Eye Lodge is a charming combination of bush camp feel and modern safari needs. Each of the eight tented and thatched rooms is raised off the…
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Camp Hwange
Situated in a private concession inside the Hwange National Park, just three hours by road from Victoria Falls, is Camp Hwange. The camp consists of eight comfortable chalet-tents. Each spacious and airy thatched chalet-tent is furnished…
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Zimbabwe
Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls
Explore two of Zimbabwe‘s highlights, Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park. Begin at the falls, where you can visit this dramatic cascade, before driving to nearby Hwange. Here, explore on foot and by 4×4, spotting the best of Zimbabwe’s wildlife.
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Zimbabwe
Highlights of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is making a comeback – hardly surprising seeing as it is one of the best wildlife destinations in Africa. However, it also prides itself on its rich history and varied landscapes. Explore the highlights on this safari through three contrasting national…
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Uganda
Flying Safari from Bwindi to Lake Victoria
Explore Uganda by light aircraft, flying from one forgotten wilderness to the next. Search for gorillas in the clouds, meet dancing Karamajong tribes and hunt for the elusive shoebill stork, before relaxing on the beaches of Lake Victoria.
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Zimbabwe
Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls
Explore two of Zimbabwe‘s highlights, Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park. Begin at the falls, where you can visit this dramatic cascade, before driving to nearby Hwange. Here, explore on foot and by 4×4, spotting the best of Zimbabwe’s wildlife.
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Uganda
Flying Safari from Bwindi to Lake Victoria
Explore Uganda by light aircraft, flying from one forgotten wilderness to the next. Search for gorillas in the clouds, meet dancing Karamajong tribes and hunt for the elusive shoebill stork, before relaxing on the beaches of Lake Victoria.
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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Explore other regions
Gonarezhou National Park
In the far southeast of Zimbabwe, lies Gonarezhou National Park, a remote and undeveloped wilderness varying from open plains to dense bush.
Mana Pools
Mana Pools National Park is a wildlife conservation area in north-western Zimbabwe. It sits beside the lower Zambezi River, where the flood…
Matobo
The Matobo Hills are famous for the unique geological formations of balancing boulders, excellent rhino populations and ancient rock art.
Victoria Falls
Although the magnificent sight of the Falls is the main reason to visit, the town is also a focal point for action-packed…
Matusadona
Matusadona National park takes its name from the local Matuzviadonha Hills and is a stunning combination of flat plains and rugged mountain…
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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