/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   ABC Wildlife Tours - Central Stylesheet
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --- CSS VARIABLES (Design System) --- */
:root {
    --primary: #0b3022;
    /* Deep Emerald Green */
    --primary-light: #184a37;
    /* Lighter Green for hovers/badges */
    --primary-rgb: 11, 48, 34;
    /* For alpha transparency */
    --accent: #c5a059;
    /* Gold/Amber Accent */
    --accent-hover: #a88440;
    /* Darker Gold */
    --accent-light: #fcf8f0;
    /* Soft gold tint for backgrounds */
    --bg-light: #f5f7f6;
    /* Soft Off-white page background */
    --bg-white: #ffffff;
    /* Pure white for cards & boxes */
    --text-dark: #1d2521;
    /* Dark Charcoal-Green for text */
    --text-muted: #5e6b64;
    /* Soft Gray-Green for body copy */
    --text-light: #ffffff;
    /* White text */

    --font-primary: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;

    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);

    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;

    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    --transition-slow: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);

    --header-height: 90px;
    --site-max-width: 1240px;
}

/* --- BASE STYLES --- */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

input,
select,
button,
textarea {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: inherit;
    color: inherit;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    outline: none;
}

button {
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* --- LAYOUT UTILITIES --- */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--site-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.section-padding {
    padding: 34px 0;
}

.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

/* --- BUTTONS --- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(11, 48, 34, 0.25);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline {
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color, #d1d5db);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background-color: transparent;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
    border: 2px solid var(--text-light);
    color: var(--text-light);
    background-color: transparent;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background-color: var(--text-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --- SECTION HEADER --- */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}

.section-subtitle-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-subtitle-line {
    height: 1px;
    width: 40px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   HEADER SECTION
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: var(--header-height);
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    height: 80px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.header-container {
    height: 100%;
    max-width: var(--site-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Brand Logo */
.logo {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.logo-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.logo-icon-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: 58px;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transform: rotate(15deg);
}

.logo-subtext {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 2.2px;
    margin-top: -2px;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.main-navigation {
    height: 100%;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
    gap: 18px;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link-pay {
    color: var(--primary-light);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary-light);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* --- DROPDOWN NAVIGATION MENU --- */
.dropdown {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
}

.dropdown-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

/* Chevron arrows removed to fit Pay Now in the nav */
.dropdown-icon {
    display: none !important;
}

.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(15px);
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    min-width: 250px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 12px 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 1000;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-menu li {
    width: 100%;
}

.dropdown-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    text-align: left;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding-left: 26px;
}

/* Header Contact Info */
.header-contact {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.contact-button {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.contact-icon-box {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 48, 34, 0.15);
}

.contact-button:hover .contact-icon-box {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.contact-text-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.phone-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.call-caption {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   HERO BANNER SECTION
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 20px);
    padding-bottom: 50px;
    min-height: 70vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65)),
        url('../images/hero_safari_bg.png') no-repeat center center/cover;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Hero Content Details */
.hero-content {
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease;
}

.hero-pretitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-locations {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px 18px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--bg-light);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.location-divider {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.hero-actions .btn {
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    min-width: 180px;
}

/* Trust Badge */
.trust-badge-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.avatar-stack {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.avatar-img {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin-left: -12px;
}

.avatar-img:first-child {
    margin-left: 0;
}

.trust-rating-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.stars-list {
    color: #f59e0b;
    /* Yellow star */
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.trust-caption {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--bg-light);
}

/* Hero Reservation Form Card */
.availability-card-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 24px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    animation: fadeInRight 1s ease;
}

.card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.card-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
}

.availability-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.input-field-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.input-field-wrapper:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(11, 48, 34, 0.1);
}

.input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.form-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 14px 10px 42px;
    background-color: transparent;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.form-input::placeholder {
    color: #a0aec0;
}

.btn-form-submit {
    margin-top: 5px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 11px;
}

.form-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 15px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-footer-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.form-footer-item i {
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   INTRO TO WILDLIFE TOURISM SECTION
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.intro-section {
    position: relative;
    background:
        url('../images/Untitled-5.png') no-repeat center center / cover;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    padding-top: 70px;
    padding-bottom: 70px;
    border-bottom: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.intro-section .section-title {
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.intro-content-box {
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;

}

.intro-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(16, 15, 15, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.8;
    text-align: justify;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   TOP NATIONAL PARKS SECTION
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.parks-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.park-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.park-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.park-media {
    position: relative;
    height: 160px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.park-card:hover .park-media img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.park-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.park-content {
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
    text-align: center;
}

.park-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.park-category {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.park-text {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.park-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 10px;
}

.park-actions .btn {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 10px 10px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   WHY CHOOSE US SECTION
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-section {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.why-section .section-title {
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.why-item {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px;
}

/* Vertical separator line between why-items in desktop view */
.why-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 20%;
    right: -15px;
    height: 60%;
    width: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.why-item:last-child::after {
    display: none;
}

.why-icon-box {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-item:hover .why-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
}

.why-item-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.why-item-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    max-width: 200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   POPULAR SAFARI PACKAGES SECTION
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.packages-carousel-container {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.packages-grid {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    gap: 25px;
    padding: 10px 5px 25px 5px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.packages-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.pkg-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 19px);
    min-width: 280px;
}

.pkg-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.pkg-media {
    position: relative;
    height: 170px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pkg-card:hover .pkg-media img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.pkg-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.pkg-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.pkg-content {
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
    text-align: center;
}

.pkg-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.pkg-duration {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pkg-features {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pkg-footer {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: auto;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    padding-top: 15px;
}

.pkg-price-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.pkg-price {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.pkg-price-info {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.pkg-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* Slider Controls (Chevron buttons shown on outer sides) */
.carousel-nav-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 10;
}

.carousel-nav-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.carousel-prev {
    left: -22px;
}

.carousel-next {
    right: -22px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   WHAT OUR TRAVELLERS SAY SECTION (Testimonials)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-section {
    background-color: #edf1ef;
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.testimonial-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
}

.testimonial-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonial-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.testimonial-location {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.testimonial-stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 2px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: #cbd5e1;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.dot.active {
    width: 24px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   LATEST FROM OUR BLOG SECTION
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.blog-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.blog-media {
    position: relative;
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-media img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.blog-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.blog-content {
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-date {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.blog-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-readmore {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-readmore {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.blog-readmore i {
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-readmore i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.blog-action-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.blog-action-bottom .btn {
    min-width: 180px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   FOOTER CTA SECTION
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer-cta {
    position: relative;
    padding: 24px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(11, 48, 34, 0.9), rgba(11, 48, 34, 0.95)),
        url('../images/ranthambore.png') no-repeat center center/cover;
    color: var(--text-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-cta-container {
    max-width: var(--site-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.cta-text-side {
    max-width: 600px;
}

.cta-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.cta-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.cta-actions-side {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.cta-actions-side .btn {
    min-width: 160px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   FOOTER SECTION
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
    background-color: #03140e;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Newsletter Subscription Banner */
.footer-newsletter {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(11, 48, 34, 0.85), rgba(11, 48, 34, 0.9)),
        url('../images/hero_safari_bg.png') no-repeat center center/cover;
    position: relative;
    padding: 35px 0;
    overflow: visible;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.newsletter-container {
    max-width: var(--site-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.newsletter-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 140px;
    min-height: 80px;
}

.newsletter-deer-img {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -35px;
    /* sit flush on the bottom edge */
    left: -10px;
    height: 155px;
    /* pop out of the top */
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    z-index: 10;
}

.newsletter-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.4;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.newsletter-right {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 440px;
}

.newsletter-input {
    flex: 1;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.newsletter-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.newsletter-btn {
    background-color: #5c7f4b;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.newsletter-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Footer Main Directory Grid */
.footer-main {
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.main-footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.8fr repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: start;
}

.brand-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.footer-logo-main {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.footer-logo-main .logo-icon {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.footer-logo-main .logo-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-logo .logo-subtext {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.footer-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.brand-column .social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.brand-column .social-links a {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.brand-column .social-links a:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Links Columns */
.site-footer .footer-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.site-footer .footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.site-footer .footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.site-footer .footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Footer Bottom Strip */
.footer-bottom {
    background-color: #020f0a;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.bottom-footer-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.copyright-text {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-bottom-links li:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '|';
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   KEYFRAME ANIMATIONS
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(25px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(25px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (Media Queries)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .parks-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .packages-grid .pkg-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 13px);
    }

    .carousel-prev {
        left: 10px;
    }

    .carousel-next {
        right: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    :root {
        --header-height: 80px;
    }

    .section-padding {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .hero-content {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }

    .hero-locations {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .trust-badge-wrapper {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .why-item::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .main-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .brand-column {
        grid-column: span 3;
    }

    .footer-newsletter .newsletter-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .footer-newsletter .newsletter-left {
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-top: 110px;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer-newsletter .newsletter-deer-img {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        bottom: auto;
        top: -15px;
        height: 120px;
    }

    .footer-cta-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Mobile Menu Toggle logic */
    .mobile-nav-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .main-navigation {
        position: fixed;
        top: var(--header-height);
        left: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
        background-color: var(--bg-white);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        transition: var(--transition);
        z-index: 999;
    }

    .main-navigation.open {
        left: 0;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 40px 24px;
        height: auto;
        gap: 20px;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        width: 100%;
        display: block;
    }

    /* Mobile Dropdown Menu Styles */
    .dropdown {
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        height: auto;
    }

    .dropdown-toggle {
        justify-content: space-between;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .dropdown .dropdown-icon {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        transition: transform var(--transition);
    }

    .dropdown.open .dropdown-icon {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        padding: 5px 0 5px 15px;
        min-width: 100%;
        width: 100%;
        display: none;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        background-color: transparent;
        transition: none;
    }

    .dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
    }

    .dropdown-menu li {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .dropdown-menu a {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        padding: 8px 12px;
        color: var(--text-muted);
    }

    .dropdown-menu a:hover {
        padding-left: 18px;
        background-color: transparent;
        color: var(--primary);
    }

    .parks-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .main-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .brand-column {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .parks-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 320px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .packages-grid {
        max-width: 100%;
        margin: 0;
    }
    .packages-grid .pkg-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 30px);
    }

    .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .main-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .brand-column {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    .newsletter-form {
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .bottom-footer-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-bottom-links {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .cta-actions-side {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .cta-actions-side .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
}