Steppes Travel tell us the extraordinary safari experiences to try this year

A safari is a journey, a journey that offers a glimpse into life and its intricate web. Every creature plays a vital role. And us? We’re just one small part of a much grander design. A player in a team. An instrument in an orchestra.

Discover the symphony of raw wilderness and untamed beauty, a testament to the earth’s boundless creativity. Discover wildlife and movement in the depths of faraway lands. Discover an unspoken language, a rhythm that beats in harmony with the rustle of leaves and the call of distant birds. 

Safaris give us a deep appreciation for balance. A profound understanding of our place in the labyrinthine tapestry of existence—an understanding that can transform lives and, ultimately, the world itself.

THE WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWNPerfect for those who are exhilarated by being at one with the wild, this alternative Australia journey is brilliant for families, couples and solo travellers alike.

Embark on a different kind of safari and venture off grid from Australia’s outback to its ocean. Swap the endless savannahs for the gorges and gum trees of South Australia’s outback, the pristine coast of Kangaroo Island and the marine rich waters of Margaret River in Western Australia. Cut off from the rest of the world for around 30 million years, Australia’s wildlife has adapted into distinctive species. Take a step beyond the traditional ‘Big Five’ and discover iconic species endemic to Australia, from macropods and monotremes to marsupials and cetaceans. There is nowhere better to see them than South Australia and Western Australia.Designed to captivate with its diversity, this itinerary is a harmonious blend of wildlife encounters against a backdrop of varied landscapes, with explorations on foot, by boat and train. Begin amidst the cinematic expanse of a 60,000 acre private wildlife conservancy in the Flinders Ranges. Join resident Kangaroo Island experts, contributing to echidna research and visit herds of rare sea lions and seals, before journeying by train across the vast limestone plains of the Nullarbor, from Adelaide to Perth.

Acquaint yourself with the charming quokkas of Perth’s Rottnest Island in the west before driving three hours south to the shores of Margaret River, a realm of wine, wildflowers and whales. Hosting around 40,000 humpback whales annually, this biodiversity hotspot stands as a premier destination for extraordinary humpback interactions as well as dolphins and sting rays.

Accommodation throughout showcase Australia’s extraordinary diversity of place and experience, from a traditional homestead to a cliffside lodge with never-ending ocean views, a cabin in motion and a vineyard retreat.

OTHER SAFARI EXPERIENCESTanzania Walking Safari

Acres of wild space welcome millions of migrating wildebeest and zebra each year; herds of buffalo wallow amongst flamingo, journeys of giraffes traverse the plains and the roar of lions echo across ancient rift valley lakes. Take yourself back to the roots of safari with Nomad’s new expeditionary mobile walking camp; sleep under the stars and rewild your spirit. Combine with a lodge based 4×4 safari and time on the coast for a truly memorable adventure.Brazilian Amazon and Pantanal

Combine the swamp, savannah grasslands and forests of the Pantanal with the rainforest canopies and meandering rivers of the Amazon for an extraordinarily diverse safari experience. Navigate the vast UNESCO floodplains in search of jaguar and caiman before immersing yourself in the Amazon rainforest, where the sounds and colours of nature’s smaller residents take centre stage.Baja California

An eight day, land and liveaboard holiday to Baja California effortlessly combines a raft of unforgettable wildlife experiences. Spend three nights onboard an expedition yacht, snorkelling, diving and kayaking alongside the abundant marine life of the Sea of Cortez. Fly to an isolated camp on the shores of San Ignacio Lagoon and spend your days in the privileged company of one of the last significant remaining grey whale populations. A wildlife experience like no other.

Voted a Conde Nast Top Five Specialist Tour Operator 2023, Steppes Travel have been creating beautiful adventures and remarkable holidays for more than 30 years. Speak to our experts today to start your journey.
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