We had set out for Kumana National Park, tucked away on Sri Lanka’s remote southeastern edge, craving wildness, stillness, and a little leopard luck. What we got was something far more unforgettable: four days of glamping beneath the stars, river baths, ranger stories, dunes and deities, near-bear encounters, and more leopards than we could count. This is…
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Safari Dreams: The Heart of East Africa
That morning, we woke up to our final Ugandan sunrise. Golden light spilled across the Kyambura escarpment, casting long, dreamy shadows over Queen Elizabeth National Park. From the deck of Pumba Safari Cottages, coffee in hand, we watched the wilderness slowly stir to life—elephants grazing in the distance, birds soaring lazily across the savanna sky….
Dust & Detours. Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda
At this point in the journey, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve washed my clothes. T-shirts have been rinsed and wrung out more often than they’ve been worn fresh, and let’s not even talk about the socks. Safari life is glorious—but it’s also dusty, sweaty, and delightfully unpredictable. We started day 13 with a…
From Forest Trails to Gorilla Tales. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Uganda
Some mornings carry the weight of destiny—this is one of them. Having checked in last night, I’ve slept well, my body rested, my mind clear. I’m ready to step into the experience I’ve been dreaming about for years. At Buhoma Community Rest Camp, the mist clung low over the trees after a night of heavy monsoon rain,…
Mount Kilimanjaro in the Frame. Amboseli Kenya
We’ve been on the road a while now—twelve travelers, two jeeps, one epic route through Kenya’s wildest corners. The Maasai Mara kicked things off with drama and glory: golden savannahs, endless horizons, and predators everywhere. Lake Naivasha followed, calm and gentle like a long exhale—hippos bobbing in the water, fish eagles diving into the water, and boat rides that…
From the Wild to the Waters: Lake Naivasha Kenya
The sun rose slowly over the golden plains of the Maasai Mara, casting long shadows across the dew-laced grass. Our bags were packed, our hearts still echoing with the roar of lions and the colours and contours of the wild. The Mara had left its mark—raw, wild, and soul-stirring. But the adventure wasn’t over. Ahead…
East Africa Bound. Maasai Mara Kenya
As Qatar Airways Flight QR 1336 descended into Nairobi under the cover of darkness, a wave of nostalgia swept over me. It had been fifteen years since I last touched down in Kenya, back in 2010, with Anya Ratnayaka. This time, I wasn’t alone. I was traveling with twelve others for a 15-day escapade through…
Sunrise Safari. Yala National Park Sri Lanka
A morning safari at Yala National Park is an adventure like no other, and Fiona, Kumi, and I are excited to immerse ourselves in the wonders of the wild. The day starts early, with our safari jeep pulling out of the Hilton Yala driveway at 5:15 am sharp, ensuring we reach the ticket gate at…
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