News

2011

Glacier Rupture on the way in Calafate, Argentina
National Park authorities have confirmed that the Perito Moreno Glacier has produced a natural dam.
December 21, 2011
New flights from Vietnam Airlines
Flights from the UK to Vietnam from Gatwick direct.
December 20, 2011
New departure dates for painting trips to India
Places available on these two wonderful trips to Northern and Southern India for departures in 2012 & 2013
November 11, 2011
Zambia’s South Luangwa Hippo Feast
Highlights from the live footage of the Zambian food chain!
November 08, 2011
Hippo - the wild feast
Big brother style footage of the Zambian food chain in action!
October 25, 2011
Ocelot sighting in Peruvian Amazon
Just last month an Ocelot was spotted in Peru's Southern Amazon
October 25, 2011
The art of Joy Adamson
An exclusive exhibition of Joy Adamson’s botanical paintings will open for public viewing at the Ellensborough Park Hotel in Cheltenham from October 28th to November 1st, 2011.
October 18, 2011
Wild Spectacled Bear cubs seen daily presently at Chaparri Ecolodge in Peru!
A wild born female bear who was rescued, rehabilitated and released aged around 8 years old has given birth to two cubs approximately 3 months old in the north of Peru.
October 18, 2011
New Flight Routes to Latin America
New services added by airlines helping to make a holiday to Latin America time and cost effective.
September 27, 2011
The Horn of Africa Drought
Jarrod Kyte, Head of Steppes Discovery discusses the drought in the Horn of Africa and the importance of continued tourism to Kenya.
July 13, 2011
New Aman Resort unveiled in Turkey
Located on the southeastern Aegean coast of Turkey, on the northern coast of the Bodrum Peninsula in Mandalya Bay. Amanruya is named from the Sanskrit word for peace, ‘aman’, and the Turkish word for dream, ‘ruya’ and there is good reason to see why…
June 29, 2011
Peru strike is finally over after 45 days
Lake Titicaca can now be visited again
June 28, 2011
Steppes Travel Chairman runs his African half Marathon
Run Nick Run!
June 27, 2011
174 Rhino killed this year
The Plight of the African Rhino is being championed by Sboniso and Paul who are walking across South Africa
June 27, 2011
Curfew comes to an end
The Supreme Council of the Egyptian Armed Forces has decided to end the curfew on the 15th of June after 118 days.
June 21, 2011
Uyuni set to have an airport later this year
Government authorities have confirmed that the airport in Uyuni, Bolivia, will be completed by the end of 2011.
June 16, 2011
Spoon-billed sandpipers under threat
BBC report details the risk of extinction in Russia
June 03, 2011
Blue Footed Booby Day
Don your blue socks and support the Galapagos Island's most colourful and charismatic bird.
June 02, 2011
Huaorani leader gets conservation award
Moi, a Huaorani leader, is to recieve a National Geographic/Buffet conservation award
May 24, 2011
Ash cloud latest - thousands face flight cancellations
Following forecasts of significant volcanic ash in Scottish airspace, British Airways has decided as a precaution that it will not operate any flights between London and Scotland on Tuesday 24 May up until 2pm.
May 24, 2011
Zulu War Talks - Lectures for Help the Heroes
Discover the fascinating story of the Zulu War in support of Help for Heroes
May 23, 2011
Ocean Nova heads north to Spitsbergen
One of our favourite vessels heads to Svalbard for summer 2012
May 20, 2011
Fly direct from Iguazu to Rio de Janeiro 3 days a week!
Aerolineas Argentinas have just released that they shall fly direct from Iguazu, Argentina to Rio, Brazil from the 2nd July
May 20, 2011
Run Nick Run! Chairman runs for charity
Steppes Chairman Nick Laing is bravely running a half marathon next month for the Tusk Trust.
May 19, 2011
Newly opened wine museum in the north west of Argentina
Museo del Vino Cafayate, near Salta has opened its doors.
May 13, 2011
Rare Sumatran tigers caught on camera
WWF has recently captured images of a rare Sumatran tiger and her cub in one Indonesia's most endangered forests.
May 10, 2011
Search for the Pink River Dolphin onboard the New Aria vessel
Set sail from Iquitos, north Peru, on the newly buil Aria sister ship to the 5* Aqua
May 06, 2011
Amazon River Dolphins Survive Severe Drought
River Dolphins in the Amazon recover from a severe drought faster than expected.
May 05, 2011
Expedition leader to talk at your school
An opportunity to learn about community projects in Lesotho, South Africa.
May 05, 2011
New population of gorillas discovered in Cameroon
A previously unknown, healthy population of western lowland gorillas has been found in Cameroon.
May 05, 2011
Condé Nast Traveller - Readers' Travel Awards 2011
There's still time to vote and enter the prize draw.
April 26, 2011
Surama Ecolodge wins Sustainable Tourism Awards
Surama Ecolodge has been awarded an Excellence Sustainable Tourism Award by CTO
April 20, 2011
Casa Concha will host the newly received artefacts from Machu Picchu given back to Peru from Yale in July 2011
This charming Cusco museum will host the archaeological pieces as they are returned this centenary year from Yale University.
April 19, 2011
On the Trail of Wild Panda
Clients on our recent trip to China were rewarded with exceptional sightings of the world’s most iconic, endangered animal.
April 15, 2011
Lima confirmed as the final host for the 2012 Dakar Rally
A decision has been reached for the next South American Dakar Rally to finish in Lima, Peru.
April 07, 2011
Wherabouts of the Lord of the Wari recent finds located at Espiritu Pampa
Lord of the Wari artifacts are being dislayed at the Casa Garcilaso in Cusco
April 07, 2011
British Airways increase number of flights to Rio de Janeiro
BA increase number of flights to Rio de Janeiro
April 06, 2011
Huaorani documentary on Newsnight
Watch Newsnight this Thursday evening and learn more about the Huaorani people of the Ecuadorian Amazon.
April 05, 2011
Tiger census in India reveals 12% growth in tiger population
India's wild tiger population has 'officially' grown 12% in the last four years yet tiger habitat continues to shrink.
March 30, 2011
WWF celebrates 50 years of conservation in 2011
2011 marks the 50th anniversary of the World Wide Fund for Nature
March 16, 2011
Steppes Discovery secure final Rwanda Gorilla permits for July and August
Steppes Discovery has managed to secure permits for their Kingdom of the Gorilla tour.
March 14, 2011
Cross River Gorilla critically endangered
Whilst the plight of the mountain gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda is widely known, their West African cousins are in danger of disappearing completely.
March 08, 2011
Wari Tombs just discovered at Espiritu Pampa, Peru
Just unearthed in time for our Peru event on Wednesday, archaeologists believe they have discovered the Lord of Wari.
February 25, 2011
Now could be the time to travel to Egypt
The Foreign office advice has been updated and there are no longer any travel restrictions in place.
February 22, 2011
Peruvian Potatoes taken to the Arctic to safeguard their future
Native potatoes are at risk of extinction
February 21, 2011
Top 10 ways to score a free flight upgrade
Gone are the days where a smart suit, puppy-dog eyes and a nice smile during check-in could send you champagne sipping in business.
February 16, 2011
Gorilla Twins Born in Rwanda
Rare Twin Gorilla Birth in Rwanda
February 09, 2011
No VAT increase for travellers
With no VAT charged on hotels or flights overseas, travellers avoid tax increase.
January 10, 2011
New Restaurant Introduces Central Asian Cuisine to London
Samarqand is a new restaurant recently opened in the heart of Marylebone specialising in authentic Central Asian cuisine
January 07, 2011
New high-speed railway line in China
In June 2011 a new high-speed railway line linking Beijing with Shanghai will be opened.
January 06, 2011
EasyJet fly to Jordan
EasyJet is adding Jordan to its portfolio
January 04, 2011

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