Steppes Travel

My favourite place in the world - Kenya

A two week holiday in Kenya has left me wanting to go back fo more.....again! There’s something magical about the remote northern coast – within minutes of arriving at Kiwayu Island and Mike’s Camp I felt all the unnecessary stress and strain of the weste... Read >

Syria Re-visited

Anyone who has visited Syria will say how friendly the people are. They are extremely proud of their country and offer a warm welcome to foreign visitors. After visiting the dramatic Crusader castle of Saladin I was invited to sit with my driver and... Read >

A Trip to Senegal

We arrived at Toubakouta in Senegal not knowing what to expect and were delighted with what we found. Les Paletuviers is a delightful small hotel overlooking the mangroves. We arrived in the dark rather weary from our travels but were met with a very warm... Read >

10 Ways to Score a Free Flight Upgrade

Yes, free flight upgrades are rare and sometimes just a matter of pure luck. However, here's a list of things you can do to increase your odds. 1. Airline Loyalty Program - Join 'em Keep your eye on the prize: elite status. Airlines will give priority f... Read >

Polar Cruise to Spitsbergen and Where Bush Meets Beach

Bear sighting, 600 yards to starboard' It was one of those moments that instantly becomes permanently etched on one's memory" We were only two days into our Spitsbergen Cruise aggressively shouldering our way through thick pack ice only 600 odd miles f... Read >

Close Encounters and Summer in India

I have been lucky enough to have had many close encounters with wildlife getting within a few feet of many great predators including both tigers & lions but nothing quite prepared me for my recent polar bear encounter in Spitsbergen. I have heard it said... Read >

Why Zimbabwe is Back and Amazon in Style

12 years ago, when I first joined Steppes Travel, Zimbabwe was our biggest selling safari destination. After spending a decade off the tourist map, Zimbabwe is slowly making a comeback as the political situation improves. I have recently returned from t... Read >

Mexico’ s Copper Canyon and Low Waters On The Amazon

If you are looking for a different kind of holiday then the Copper Canyon, Mexico is the destination. You need time, but as I discovered on my recent familiarisation trip, the effort is hugely rewarding, and you can relax and pamper yourself in a 5* luxu... Read >

Northern Peru and The Incas

During my recent trip to Northern Peru to fill in the gaps in my knowledge, I followed in the footsteps of the fascinating Moche. As one of the pre-Incan civilisations, they were socially, politically and culturally very developed and it is believed it as... Read >

A Love Affair With Africa and Tatler Spa Guide 2011

It is common knowledge that being on safari entails alot of dust and countless gamedrives. But on your next safari (because trust me, there will always be a next one), allow yourself to experience the exception to the rule that is the Makgadikgadi Pans. ... Read >

Ecuadorian “no drill” deal and near extinct toads

Between April and July 1987 over 1500 adult Golden Toads were counted within a small area in the Monteverde Cloudforest region of Northern Costa Rica. The following year barely 10 Golden Toads were counted and on the 15 May 1989 the last Golden Toad ever ... Read >

WWF raises security efforts to protect Rhinos from poachers in South Africa.

WWF has launched a campaign to raise support and funding for those rangers who put their lives on the line to protect Africa's rhinos. Rhino poaching has increased dramatically over the past year-and-a half, fuelled by demand for Rhino horns used in tradi... Read >

Caught on Camera - Sumatran Tiger sees its Forest Home Destroyed

WWF this week reported this week that a video camera trap installed by WWF and its partners has captured footage linking the destruction of a crucial Sumatran tiger forest to the expansion of palm oil plantations in Indonesia's Riau Province. Videos and ... Read >

Caribbean Travel Deal

Mention the Caribbean and everyone will immediately think of an array of beaches, tropical breezes, and starry evenings under clear skies. While all that is true, they all cost you, too. So how can you make the most out of your Caribbean vacation? Simple,... Read >

Caribbean Travel Cruise

One of the most beloved features of the Caribbean islands is the idyllic weather. Rain or shine in some other part of the world, you can expect to have the perfect weather here. That’s because a whole range of climate is afforded you – from the striking d... Read >