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Evolve Back presents a series of expressive stories from our destinations. We hope that these stories encapsulating the lore of the land help foster a deeper understanding and connection between our guests and the places we call home.

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The Forest at Rest: Kabini’s Off-Season

Published on: 16/02/2026 |Contributors: Gowri Subramanya

“What’s the best time to visit the park?” is an important question in the checklist of an enthusiastic wildlifer. You want to maximise the chances of seeing the Top 5 on your list; you hope for the best visibility and weather conditions, and as much assurance against unforeseen disruptions to your plan as possible.

Butterfly Safari in the Western Ghats: a possibility?

Published on: 14/02/2026 |Contributors: Preanka Roy & Vikram Nanjappa

I wonder if we will ever invent a “butterfly safari”? No, I am not being ambitious here. But for the average wildlife enthusiast or nature lover, the idea of a safari inevitably translates to a wild sojourn on a vehicle. Mammals and birds can be easily identified and photographed on such safaris. How does one get up close with the little critters, moths and butterflies?

Desert Bones and Dust Trails: Reading the Kalahari’s Ancient Ground

Published on: 02/02/2026 |Contributors: Sarah Kingdom

The Kalahari is often described as one of the last great wildernesses of southern Africa, but it’s more than a wildlife sanctuary. Beneath the salt pans and sparse acacia trees lies a chronicle of the earth’s history written in sediment and bone. This is a place where geology, palaeontology, and hydrology converge to reveal an ancient world that predates the modern Kalahari sands.