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Elephants, Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Safari Holidays

‘To observe animals in their natural habitat’ is a privilege which everyone here at Steppes Travel believes should never be taken for granted.

Whilst Africa is traditionally the home of safari – not least as safari is a Swahili word – there are many safari journeys all around the world that we have extensive experience in putting together.

Africa has a huge amount to offer whether a walking safari in Zambia, a camel safari in northern Kenya, a self-drive safari in South Africa, canoeing in Botswana or a flying safari along Namibia’s unparalleled Skeleton Coast. But it’s not the sole preserve of inspiring wildlife.

In Asia, try one of our tiger safaris in India, spend time with orang-utans in Borneo or Sumatra or enjoy a leopard safari in Sri Lanka.

In Latin America, you can explore the forests and rivers of Costa Rica, trek through the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador or search for jaguar in the Pantanal. Browse our suggestions for safari holidays and then call us to design the perfect tailored safari for you.

Lioness cubs, Masai Mara, Kenya

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Expertise

The average length of safari expertise at Steppes is 15 years, so there are very few that are more qualified to advise about what constitutes the perfect safari. Moreover, we want to give you, not only the best viewing opportunities but also make sure these are carried out in a responsible manner and in doing so, enhance the overall travelling experience.

We hope that you will call us to at least discuss ideas if nothing else so that we can answer plenty of questions and help start with the planning of your own adventure.

Joan Riera

Steppes Travel Safari Holidays

Exceptional Guiding

Additional to running sustainable trips, we believe strongly that exceptional guides are an essential component of a successful safari. The camps, lodges and boats we use have a very high quality of guiding. Most guides will have grown up in the local area and spent many years learning about the flora and fauna. Ask questions, delve deeper, they are more than happy to help. For our group trips, we pride ourselves on the level of guiding we offer.

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Gorilla scratching its head, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda — Bwindi Impenetrable National Par, Uganda

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Expert-led Group Tours

For guests interested in our group safari departures, the average size is typically 8-10 people, allowing you to have a more personalised and relaxed experience, a factor which many of our clients appreciate. Moreover, Steppes Travellers are like-minded people – interesting, interested and curious. Our group tours aim to create an easy and informal atmosphere – we have a lot of fun on our tours and many friendships have been formed.

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Bwiti, Mandrills and Gorillas of Gabon

Join this Steppes Gabon private group tour encompassing mandrill trekking in Lope National Park, observing habituated gorillas in Loango National Park and experiencing a powerful Bwiti ceremony, a ritual essential to Gabonese culture.

Departing 1st August 2026

11 days from £8,995pp

Spectacular male mandrill, Lekedi, Gabon

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Highlights of Kenya including Masai Mara and Coast

This trip combines three of Kenya’s most popular destinations: the Laikipia Plateau, the Masai Mara and Diani beach. Abundant wildlife, spectacular surroundings, outstanding service and a commitment to making a positive impact come together to showcase the best of this richly diverse…

11 days from £6,325pp

Tsavo East National Park, Kenya, Africa

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Tiger Safari in Central India

This holiday suggestion is perfect for anyone keen to see tigers in the wild. Experience 10 game drives over eight days, accompanied by best-in-field naturalists, in three of the top tiger parks in India; Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Panna.

10 days from £5,995pp

Bengal Tiger, Bandhavgarh National Park, India

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Australian Safari – Outback to Ocean

This holiday to South Australia and Western Australia showcases the country’s distinctive wildlife and spectacular landscapes, journeying from outback to ocean, meeting passionate locals, with explorations on foot, by boat and train.

15 days from £8,485pp

Eastern grey kangaroo, near Emerald beach, Australia

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Botswana Family Safari

This family holiday perfectly showcases the culture, wildlife and diverse landscapes of northern Botswana, from the labyrinthine islands and waterways on the Okavango Delta to the elephant herds of Chobe and the vast salt pans of the Kalahari.

9 days from £5,290pp

George Laing with Meerkats, Kalahari, Botswana

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Skeleton Coast Flying Safari

Explore a place breathtakingly silent, vast and empty. Fly low over shipwreck-strewn beaches, basalt mountains and ancient watercourses, staying at remote camps and accompanied by one of the knowledgeable Schoemans, who have been exploring this part of Namibia for generations.

6 days from £8,395pp

Flying safari, Skeleton Coast, Namibia

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Okavango Delta Helicopter Safari

Take to the skies to appreciate Botswana’s magnificent natural phenomenon that is the Okavango Delta. Hover over these vast grasslands, flood plains and hidden lagoons, spotting the animal and bird life below. Stay at a pair of beautiful tented camps, taking advantage…

7 days from £5,980pp

Helicopter safari, Botswana Safari, Helicopter Horizon

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Okavango Delta and Selinda Concession Safari

Discover the wilderness of northern Botswana, beginning amidst the floodplains of the Okavango Delta, before transferring to the unique landscape of the Selinda Reserve. Both areas are packed with animal and birdlife, whilst the camps here have exclusive rights to explore these…

7 days from £6,270pp

Lion, Selinda Reserve, Botswana

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Flying Safari in the Brazilian Pantanal

Utilising small charter flights and nimble motorboats to travel around one of nature’s last frontiers, this beyond the ordinary adventure offers an in-depth insight (not to mention a remarkable birds’ eye view) of one of the Americas’ most iconic landscapes.

7 days from £6,900pp

Macaw, Brazil, South America

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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.

12 days from £10,235pp

Lakes from the air, Uganda

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Flying Safari to Amboseli, Meru and the Mara

Fly in comfort, on a chartered plane, across Kenya’s wild landscape. Begin with the elephant-dominated grasslands of Amboseli, before flying north to the baobabs of Meru. End in the spectacular Masai Mara, the highlight of any trip to Kenya.

8 days from £9,190pp

Tortillis Camp, elephants, Amboseli, Kenya

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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…

7 days from £6,325pp

Walking Leopard female Kaboso in Masai Mara, Kenya shutterstock 238382482

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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.

6 days from £7,475pp

Liuwa Plains National Park, Zambia

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Holiday Inspiration

Our experts have created and curated these tailor-made holiday ideas to get you started. Take the time to search through them and find something that is the spark for your unique adventure.

Group tour

Bwiti, Mandrills and Gorillas of Gabon

Join this Steppes Gabon private group tour encompassing mandrill trekking in Lope National Park, observing habituated gorillas in Loango National Park and experiencing a powerful Bwiti ceremony, a ritual essential to Gabonese culture.

Departing 1st August 2026

11 days from £8,995pp

Spectacular male mandrill, Lekedi, Gabon

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Idea

Highlights of Kenya including Masai Mara and Coast

This trip combines three of Kenya’s most popular destinations: the Laikipia Plateau, the Masai Mara and Diani beach. Abundant wildlife, spectacular surroundings, outstanding service and a commitment to making a positive impact come together to showcase the best of this…

11 days from £6,325pp

Tsavo East National Park, Kenya, Africa

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Tiger Safari in Central India

This holiday suggestion is perfect for anyone keen to see tigers in the wild. Experience 10 game drives over eight days, accompanied by best-in-field naturalists, in three of the top tiger parks in India; Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Panna.

10 days from £5,995pp

Bengal Tiger, Bandhavgarh National Park, India

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Australian Safari – Outback to Ocean

This holiday to South Australia and Western Australia showcases the country’s distinctive wildlife and spectacular landscapes, journeying from outback to ocean, meeting passionate locals, with explorations on foot, by boat and train.

15 days from £8,485pp

Eastern grey kangaroo, near Emerald beach, Australia

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Botswana Family Safari

This family holiday perfectly showcases the culture, wildlife and diverse landscapes of northern Botswana, from the labyrinthine islands and waterways on the Okavango Delta to the elephant herds of Chobe and the vast salt pans of the Kalahari.

9 days from £5,290pp

George Laing with Meerkats, Kalahari, Botswana

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Skeleton Coast Flying Safari

Explore a place breathtakingly silent, vast and empty. Fly low over shipwreck-strewn beaches, basalt mountains and ancient watercourses, staying at remote camps and accompanied by one of the knowledgeable Schoemans, who have been exploring this part of Namibia for generations.

6 days from £8,395pp

Flying safari, Skeleton Coast, Namibia

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Okavango Delta Helicopter Safari

Take to the skies to appreciate Botswana’s magnificent natural phenomenon that is the Okavango Delta. Hover over these vast grasslands, flood plains and hidden lagoons, spotting the animal and bird life below. Stay at a pair of beautiful tented camps,…

7 days from £5,980pp

Helicopter safari, Botswana Safari, Helicopter Horizon

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Okavango Delta and Selinda Concession Safari

Discover the wilderness of northern Botswana, beginning amidst the floodplains of the Okavango Delta, before transferring to the unique landscape of the Selinda Reserve. Both areas are packed with animal and birdlife, whilst the camps here have exclusive rights to…

7 days from £6,270pp

Lion, Selinda Reserve, Botswana

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Flying Safari in the Brazilian Pantanal

Utilising small charter flights and nimble motorboats to travel around one of nature’s last frontiers, this beyond the ordinary adventure offers an in-depth insight (not to mention a remarkable birds’ eye view) of one of the Americas’ most iconic landscapes.

7 days from £6,900pp

Macaw, Brazil, South America

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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.

12 days from £10,235pp

Lakes from the air, Uganda

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Flying Safari to Amboseli, Meru and the Mara

Fly in comfort, on a chartered plane, across Kenya’s wild landscape. Begin with the elephant-dominated grasslands of Amboseli, before flying north to the baobabs of Meru. End in the spectacular Masai Mara, the highlight of any trip to Kenya.

8 days from £9,190pp

Tortillis Camp, elephants, Amboseli, Kenya

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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…

7 days from £6,325pp

Walking Leopard female Kaboso in Masai Mara, Kenya shutterstock 238382482

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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.

6 days from £7,475pp

Liuwa Plains National Park, Zambia

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Experiences

Tell us what you love doing and we’ll curate a journey that’s perfect for you.

Aardvark, South Africa

Aardvark Safari

Head out on an on-foot aardvark safari at Samara Game Reserve, searching for these fascinating and unusual creatures.

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Aerial view, Graham Island, British Columbia, Canada

Flying Safari

Take to the skies on a flying safari in British Columbia.

Suggested Holiday Idea

Air Boating on the Floodplains, Bamurru Plains, Mary River, Kakadu, Northern Territories, Australia

Airboat Safari

Stay at Bamurru Plains and cruise the mangroves and floodplains in search of crocodile, magpie geese and jabiru.

Suggested Holiday Idea

Game drive at Sungulwane Private Game Lodge, Zuka Private Game Resere, Northern Zululand, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal Safari

Visit beautiful private game reserves, home to wonderful flora and fauna including the Big Five and fabulous bird life.

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Flying safari, Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Flying Safari

Join one of the highly-regarded Schoeman brothers on a flying safari along the Skeleton Coast. Fly low over the landscape, spotting shipwrecks, meeting Himba communities and staying at remote camps.

Suggested Holiday Idea

Game drives, Makanyane Safari Lodge, Madikwe & The Waterberg, South Africa

Day & Night Game Drives

Once barren farming land, Madikwe now teems with species. Set out on game drives during the day and night, in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes and more.

Suggested Hotel

Western or Horsfield's Tarsier, Borneo

Danum Valley Night Safari

Join a night safari in Danum Valley and silently search for amphibians like flying frogs as well as the elusive slow loris and the extremely cute western tarsier.

Suggested Holiday Idea

Elephant on grasslands, Marataba Game Lodge, The Waterberg

Low Risk Malaria Safari

Explore the dramatic landscapes of South Africa’s Madikwe & The Waterberg, northern reserves, a low risk malarial area.

Suggested Holiday Idea

Ibo Island dhow safari, arimba dhow, mozambique

Dhow Safari

Take a dhow safari between the islands, camping beneath palm trees on white sands.

Kanha track, Kanha National Park, India

Luxury Tiger Safari

Stay at Taj Mahua Kothi Lodge in Kanha National Park for the ultimate luxury tiger safari.

Leopard eating impala in trees, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Linyanti Big Cat Safari

Linyanti is renowned for its predator activity – spot lions, leopards and cheetahs as they stalk prey across the reserve.

Suggested Safari Camp

Male Lion and Cub, Kruger National Park, South Africa

Big Five Safari

Experience a Big Five safari in the incomparably vast Kruger National Park.

Suggested Holiday Idea

Looking out from Nyiragongo towards Rwanda, Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo

Helicopter Safari

Take a helicopter safari over the Virunga Mountains, spending time on active volcanoes.

Sunset, Ibera Wetlands, Argentina

Night Jeep Safaris

Under cover of darkness, head out in a 4×4 to experience the Ibera Wetlands at night, observing its nocturnal critters under torchlight.

Suggested Holiday Idea

Walking, Selinda Canoe Travel, Selinda Reserve, Botswana

Mobile Safari in the Okavango Delta

Take a luxury mobile safari through the heart of the delta. Stay at beautiful tented camps and benefit from expert guiding as you explore on foot, by boat and by 4×4.

Desert Safari, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Go on a Desert Dunes 4×4 Safari

Join a group of adventurous thrill-seekers for a fun-filled, action-packed few hours, driving across the mighty dunes outside Dubai.

African Green Pigeon, Lango Bai, Odzala, Rep of Congo

Wildlife Safari

Explore by boat, 4×4 and on foot, looking out for forest elephants, monkeys, birds and more.

Suggested Holiday Idea

Asian Rhino, Tiger Tops Tharu, Chitwan, Nepal

Safari in Bardia National Park

Nepal’s best-kept secret, Bardia is a beautiful, unspoiled wilderness. Raft down the river and view an extraordinary array of wildlife, including the elusive Bengal tiger.

Crater, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

Wildlife Safari

Take game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park for a genuine East Africa safari experience without the crowds.

Jeep safari, Tiger Tops Karnali, Bardia National Park, Nepal

Tiger Safari

See a wild tiger strutting through the jungle, straight out of Rudyard Kiplings’s Jungle Book.

Elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro behind, Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Safari Photography

Take advantage of the superb photographic opportunities away from the crowds.

Lioness playing with cubs, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Serengeti Safari

Take a safari out on the majestic plains of the Serengeti, dotted with granite kopjes and home to breath-taking wildlife.

Suggested Holiday Idea

Morning Game Drive, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Wildlife Safari

As a Junior Ranger, track leopard and wild elephants in one of the many national parks.

Walking, Sand Rivers Selous, Selous Game Reserve

Walking Safari

Join an armed ranger on foot and track big game across the landscapes of Ruaha and Selous.

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.

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Illona Cross

Before joining Steppes Travel over 25 years ago, I spent a decade working as a ranger, guide and lodge manager across Southern and East Africa. It’s also deeply personal place for me: I got married in Africa, honeymooned in Africa and still return every year with my family – proof that my love for the continent runs far deeper than just professional experience.

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Kate Hitchen

After more than 20 years in travel, I still find joy in creating journeys that can’t be replicated. My clients return time and time again for trips that are original, imaginative and deeply personal, shaped by my first-hand knowledge and the close partnerships I’ve built around the world. I understand that each holiday is special to them and feel privileged to help create something that will stay in their memories forever.

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Clare Wiggins

My love for Asia began with living there. Based in Vietnam and then Malaysia, I also explored the surrounding regions before eventually finding my way back home via China and the Trans-Siberian railway. At Steppes Travel, I get to share that love for Asia every day, helping clients experience the places I know best as if they were locals themselves.

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Chris Johnston

Chris is the Conde Nast Traveller chosen Specialist for Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Almost three decades ago, I set off for a three-month trip to Africa – and ended up staying for two years. Since then, I’ve led groups through Rwanda, Uganda and Malawi, and have been named a Specialist for Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda by Condé Nast Traveller. This depth of knowledge and on-the-ground experience is something I bring to each tailor-made itinerary I create.

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Charlotte Lawton

Charlotte is the Conde Nast Traveller chosen Specialist for Asia.

Growing up in Hong Kong and Nepal gave me an early connection to Asia, which deepened after university when I spent two years managing a safari camp in Central India and travelling widely across the subcontinent. Drawing on this first-hand knowledge and trusted local contacts, I create journeys that connect you deeply with the people and places you visit.

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