We don’t just take you to the edge of the world.
We give you an experience that lasts forever.
The collaboration between Steppes Travel and Wildstar Films creates a new travel experience: bespoke cinematic expeditions to some of the most remote and extraordinary locations on Earth.
Combining Steppes Travel’s expertise in designing exceptional tailored journeys with Wildstar’s decades of global field experience in natural history filmmaking, the partnership will offer a unique proposition: small-scale, high-end expeditions that merge exploration, wildlife expertise and professional filmmaking.
Working alongside wildlife filmmaker, biologist and expedition leader Dan O’Neill, these journeys will provide unparalleled access to remote environments and wildlife.
This is a unique experience where clients will also receive a professionally produced natural history expedition film, in ultra-high definition, created by world leading storytellers and producers.
Wildstar Films
Wildstar Films creates pioneering natural history content that captivates audiences around the world. Founded in 2018, the company has quickly established itself as one of the industry’s leading production houses, drawing on decades of filmmaking expertise to produce some of the most ambitious wildlife series ever made. Its teams have filmed on every continent and in some of the world’s most challenging environments, from polar ice and remote deserts to dense rainforests and the open ocean.
Drawing on unrivalled field experience, Wildstar Films’ crews are leaders in wildlife filmmaking, using advanced camera systems, drones, specialist remote rigs and emerging techniques to capture moments that would otherwise remain unseen. Combining technical innovation with exceptional storytelling, the company continues to bring audiences closer to the natural world in powerful and unexpected ways.
Wildstar Films’ productions include the double Emmy Award-winning Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory, the groundbreaking series Queens, Disneynature’s Tiger and Orangutan, and the multi-award-winning wildlife comedy series Underdogs with Ryan Reynolds.
Your Guide:
dan o’neill
Dan O’Neill is a large mammal ecologist, wildlife filmmaker, and explorer, specialising in remote and challenging environments. He has organised numerous expeditions in search of rare animals from the pristine jungles of the northern Amazon and Mayan temple ruins of the Yucatan to the frozen peaks of Central Asia.
Dan recently co-presented Tiger Island, a new BBC One expedition series, and an acclaimed feature-length documentary featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, How to Live on Earth.
His series Snow Leopards with Dan O’Neill premiered on Love Nature and Sky TV, streaming on NOW TV. The series follows Dan as he leads an extreme conservation mission through the mountains of Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia to reveal the hunting behaviour, social dynamics and territorial range of the elusive snow leopard. In 2023, Dan was appointed the Snow Leopard Trust’s first-ever Explorer in Residence, presenting him the opportunity to work with local communities and field teams to support conservation in the high mountains of Central Asia.
Dan works with the University of Bristol as an Honorary Research Associate and Lecturer, and is pursuing his PhD on expanding our understanding of secretive mammals using emerging technology with the Bristol Veterinary School.
With Dan as your guide, an unforgettable expedition and wildlife experience is guaranteed.
Steppes Travel
Steppes Travel is a leading UK-based specialist tour operator, renowned for creating thoughtfully designed, tailor-made journeys across the world. Founded over 30 years ago, the company has built a reputation for deep destination knowledge, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to responsible travel.
Its portfolio spans cultural, wildlife, and adventure experiences—from private journeys along the Silk Road and expeditions to Central Asia, to safaris in Africa, wildlife encounters in Latin America, and immersive travel across the Middle East and Indian subcontinent. Steppes also curates small-group tours led by expert guides, as well as highly bespoke itineraries for independent travellers.
What sets Steppes Travel apart is its emphasis on authenticity and insight: connecting clients with local communities, history, and landscapes in meaningful ways. Sustainability and conservation underpin its approach, with a strong focus on supporting projects that protect wildlife and benefit local people.
With a loyal and discerning client base, Steppes Travel continues to pioneer travel that is not only enriching and memorable, but also responsible and deeply informed.
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