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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 Kabini Paradox: How Tigers and Leopards Thrive Side by Side

Published on: 01/09/2026 |Contributors: Preanka Roy & Vikram Nanjappa

As lovers of the wild we often encounter jungle lore and myths that make us think twice. One of the most persistent beliefs in peer groups is that "where there are tigers, there cannot be leopards." It seems logical at a glance since tigers are known to prey on leopards and even lesser cats. Tigers are larger, stronger, and undeniably dominant. When tigers and leopards occupy the same forest they tend to compete for prey, occupy overlapping territories, and inevitably confront each other. But there are some exceptions to the rule, of course. The Nagarhole Tiger Reserve and the adjoining Kabini landscape in Karnataka host this anomaly.

Why the Central Kalahari Game Reserve Feels Different from Other Safaris in Botswana

Published on: 24/08/2026 |Contributors: Sarah Kingdom

Botswana is synonymous with extraordinary safaris. Names like the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, and Moremi Game Reserve conjure up images of lush floodplains, herds of elephants and pods of hippos at the rivers, and predators moving through riverine forest. And then there’s the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. At first glance, it appears quieter. Drier. Emptier. But that difference is precisely what makes it extraordinary.

Epic Trails of Hampi: Anjanadri Hill

Published on: 17/08/2026 |Contributors: Preanka Roy & Savio Shabu

Believed to be the mythical Kishkindha, the humble town of Anegundi holds great cultural and historical significance. As we left our gorgeous residence, our Historian narrated many local legends and folk stories about the land. On our temple trail the next destination was the iconic Anjanadri Hill, a site steeped in mythology and reverence.