India’s birds and cultural aspects As I write this I’m enjoying a cup of masala chai, a refreshing Indian tea that is bringing back great memories of the birding and cultural adventure I had in India hosted by Mowgli Expeditions. We birded the western Ghat areas south of Mumbai near the small town of Dandeli. This area was loaded with a great many birds, most of which were lifers for me. The lodge at Old Magazine House was well maintained. Food was good with a wide variety of Indian dishes. Next, we headed to Bangalore and enjoyed two days in a jungle lodge near the town of Kabini. On jeep safaris we were rewarded with tigers, leopards, and wild dogs. After the birding I travelled to the north to partake of some of the cultural aspects of India around the busy town of Udaipur. A large palace complex was the central attraction along with a unique Hindu shrine near by. A trip to the small village of Bera afforded a chance to stay a couple nights at a palace with several rooms remodeled for tourists. The highlights of this area are the many koppies (rocky hills) with chances to see the leopards found here. Yes, we saw several. Next, we spent a day exploring the amazing Taj Mahal. Final day was spent birding the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Highlight was a chance to see a pair of Sarus Cranes. The trip included expert local guides at all locations. Sachin, the owner of Mowgli, was with us and providing all the necessary logistical support needed.

African Safari My experience with Mowgli expeditions was amazing! It was my third time to Africa and I was still enraptured by its rustic beauty and savannahs. I was able to have a great relaxing time, and did not have to worry about logistics of travel or any other stresses. Overall a fantastic trip!

Belize sailing with Mowgli Thank you Mowgli expeditions for a great time in Belize on the sailing trip. Not having to worry about any of the logistics and just showing up at the right place right time made it so much more relaxed for me. The highlights of the trip for me were the interactions with other folks in the catamaran, the amazing fresh caught food for dinner :-) and getting a perspective into the life of the local staff on the trip, seeing dolphins on one of the many snorkelling sojourns ... and of course, just being able to relax and chill. Would love to do this and more adventures ... cheers!

Accent on Adventure The trip to Southern India was more than I ever expected. Each day was packed full of trips to national parks/preserves, boat rides, gardens and constant birdwatching opportunities. The guides in each locale were excellent. About 153 species of birds were identified along with many mammals including Indian elephant and Bengal tiger. This trip was amazing. Sachin insured that each element of the trip -from cities to villages to forests to safari, provided exciting and memorable life-long experiences. Sachin is the "Accent on Adventure." His enthusiasm makes the trip a success!

Enjoyed the trip to Tanzania Enjoyed the trip to Tanzania, Africa. Awesome experience of seeing the animals in their natural habitats, highly recommend a trip to Africa. This was all inclusive with hotels, meals, transportation and tours everything was well organized and timed to see animals in each of the national parks. The lodges and the hospitality of the local staff was amazing.