Into the Wild: Cuyabeno National Park
I was in love with Ecuador after visiting Galapagos and Quito and assumed that the rainforest of the country would also be as splendid as the rest of it...and I was absolutely correct. So, if you plan to visit the Amazon rainforest from Ecuador, don't think twice. Read on and plan your tour ...
What not to do on a Safari?
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I love the wild regardless of where the jungle is ...South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Brazil, Thailand or India! Being on a safari is an adventure that I truly enjoy.
To all those who share my liking for the wild, here are things that should not be done on a safari ...
Pench Tiger Reserve: Costs and Budget
We just got back home after spending a long weekend at the Pench National Park. We spent three days at the tiger reserve, breathing in crisp morning air, listening to the birds chirp and watching the sun go down behind branches of dried Sangwan trees. We sighted herds of spotted deer, monkeys, langurs, tigers and leopards. Definitely, a weekend well spent!
Here is what three days and two nights at the Pench National Park costs us...
Planning a trip to Pench Tiger Reserve?
Pench Tiger Reserve is an ideal getaway for a long weekend from any city that is connected to Nagpur by a direct flight. The reserve is about 2 hours away from Nagpur. This forest is teeming with wildlife...langurs, deer, bisons and of course tigers and leopards. The forest is Mowgli's home in the ever famous Jungle Book written by Rudyard Kipling.If wildlife does excite you and you have decided to visit Pench, read on to know a little more about Mowgli's world...
Lake Nakuru Lodge: Review
Lake Nakuru Lodge is inside the national park, on a small hill, overlooking the Nakuru Lake. It is this lake that attracts thousands of flamingos. The waters of the lake look like strawberry milkshake when flocks of flamingos arrive. If you are lucky to get a lake facing room, the early morning views are enchanting. Though the lake is too far to spot the flamingos, the landscape is breathtaking. The soft sunlight dances over the lake and this 'ballet' is a delight to watch while sipping coffee from the sit out of your room.
Masai Mara: Photo Blog Part II
I am glad that so many of you liked the pictures in Masai Mara: Photo Blog Part I. It makes me feel that at I... Read More
Masai Mara: Photo Blog Part I
Masai Mara… it’s a true jungle where humans are the outsiders and the animals know it! I spent over ten minutes admiring a lioness who... Read More
Kenya: 4 Days Itinerary
My motive to plan the trip to Kenya was to click wildlife. As much as I wanted to see the big cats and the flitting... Read More
Why choose Kenya for a Wildlife Safari?
Back in 2010, visiting the Kruger National Park in South Africa was our first tryst with the bush. What an experience…we saw a pride of... Read More
South Africa: Shark Cage Diving and Whale Watching
What is it about the great white shark that makes one scared, yet curious? Is it the small keen eye that says ‘I am watching... Read More
Bhigwan: Shooting Birds!
250 kilometers away from Mumbai is the little village of Bhigwan, which plays host to hundreds and thousands of flamingos every winter, from the months... Read More
Kruger National Park
I love animals. You can imagine how much I love them – the Kruger National Park was part of our honeymoon plan! The Kruger National... Read More
India: Gir National Park – the only home of the Asiatic lions
I love animals, barring the creepy crawlies in the world. Not that I have anything against them, but I would rather stick to larger species... Read More