/* ==========================================================================
   MALALA-TAU TOURS & SAFARIS  —  Design System
   One3 Technologies  ·  https://one3.co.za
   Palette derived from the client seal: brown / gold / forest green / cream
   ========================================================================== */

:root{
  --gold:#c8952f;
  --gold-lt:#e6be6a;
  --gold-dp:#9a6f1d;
  --brown:#4a2f16;
  --brown-lt:#6b4522;
  --green:#35521f;
  --green-lt:#5e7f3a;
  --green-dp:#22371313;
  --ink:#0e0c0a;
  --ink-2:#171310;
  --cream:#faf6ee;
  --cream-2:#f2e9d8;
  --sand:#e8dcc4;
  --white:#fff;

  --txt:#241a10;
  --txt-mut:#6d6053;
  --line:rgba(74,47,22,.14);

  --ff-d:"Cormorant Garamond",Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;
  --ff-b:"Outfit",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,sans-serif;

  --wrap:1240px;
  --pad:clamp(20px,5vw,64px);
  --r:14px;
  --r-lg:26px;
  --sh:0 18px 50px -22px rgba(30,20,8,.42);
  --sh-lg:0 40px 90px -35px rgba(30,20,8,.55);
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.25,1);
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
body{
  margin:0;font-family:var(--ff-b);color:var(--txt);background:var(--cream);
  font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;font-weight:300;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button,input,select,textarea{font:inherit;color:inherit}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--ff-d);font-weight:600;line-height:1.08;margin:0;letter-spacing:-.015em}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.7rem,7vw,5.4rem)}
h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.4vw,3.5rem)}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.2vw,1.85rem)}
p{margin:0 0 1.1em}
::selection{background:var(--gold);color:#fff}

.wrap{max-width:var(--wrap);margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:var(--pad)}
.sec{padding:clamp(72px,10vw,140px) 0;position:relative}
.center{text-align:center}
.mut{color:var(--txt-mut)}

/* ---------- Eyebrow / section heads ---------- */
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6em;
  font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;
  color:var(--gold-dp);margin-bottom:1.1rem;
}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:34px;height:1px;background:currentColor;opacity:.6}
.center .eyebrow::after{content:"";width:34px;height:1px;background:currentColor;opacity:.6}
.lede{font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.5vw,1.2rem);max-width:62ch;color:var(--txt-mut)}
.center .lede{margin-inline:auto}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  --bg:var(--gold);--fg:#fff;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.6em;
  padding:1.02em 2.1em;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid transparent;
  background:var(--bg);color:var(--fg);cursor:pointer;
  font-size:.86rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s var(--ease),background .3s,color .3s,border-color .3s;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent 30%,rgba(255,255,255,.35),transparent 70%);
  transform:translateX(-120%);transition:transform .8s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 16px 34px -14px rgba(200,149,47,.75)}
.btn:hover::after{transform:translateX(120%)}
.btn--green{--bg:var(--green)}
.btn--green:hover{box-shadow:0 16px 34px -14px rgba(53,82,31,.8)}
.btn--ghost{--bg:transparent;--fg:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.btn--ghost:hover{--bg:#fff;--fg:var(--ink);border-color:#fff;box-shadow:0 16px 34px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.6)}
.btn--dark{--bg:var(--ink);--fg:#fff}
.btn--outline{--bg:transparent;--fg:var(--brown);border-color:var(--line)}
.btn--outline:hover{--bg:var(--brown);--fg:#fff;border-color:var(--brown)}
.btn--sm{padding:.78em 1.5em;font-size:.75rem}
.btn--wide{width:100%}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.hdr{
  position:fixed;inset:0 0 auto;z-index:90;
  padding:16px 0;transition:background .5s var(--ease),padding .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease),border-color .5s;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.hdr__in{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px}
.hdr.is-stuck{background:rgba(250,246,238,.93);backdrop-filter:saturate(1.6) blur(16px);
  border-bottom-color:var(--line);padding:9px 0;box-shadow:0 10px 34px -26px rgba(30,20,8,.7)}

.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;margin-right:auto;min-width:0}
.brand__seal{
  width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;flex:none;
  background:#fff center/cover no-repeat;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(200,149,47,.55),0 8px 24px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  transition:width .5s var(--ease),height .5s var(--ease);
}
.hdr.is-stuck .brand__seal{width:46px;height:46px}
.brand__txt{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.05;min-width:0}
.brand__n{font-family:var(--ff-d);font-size:1.24rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.005em;color:#fff;
  text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.5);transition:color .4s,font-size .4s,text-shadow .4s;white-space:nowrap}
.brand__t{font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.29em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-lt);
  transition:color .4s;white-space:nowrap}
.hdr.is-stuck .brand__n{color:var(--brown);font-size:1.12rem;text-shadow:none}
.hdr.is-stuck .brand__t{color:var(--gold-dp)}

.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px}
.nav a{
  padding:.62em .92em;border-radius:999px;font-size:.83rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.03em;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);transition:color .3s,background .3s;position:relative;white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav a::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:.36em;width:0;height:1.5px;background:var(--gold);
  transform:translateX(-50%);transition:width .4s var(--ease);border-radius:2px;
}
.nav a:hover::after,.nav a[aria-current]::after{width:calc(100% - 1.9em)}
.nav a[aria-current]{color:var(--gold-lt)}
.hdr.is-stuck .nav a{color:var(--txt)}
.hdr.is-stuck .nav a:hover{color:var(--brown);background:rgba(200,149,47,.11)}
.hdr.is-stuck .nav a[aria-current]{color:var(--gold-dp)}
.hdr__cta{margin-left:8px}
.nav__cta{display:none}

.burger{display:none;width:46px;height:46px;border:0;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:50%;
  cursor:pointer;place-items:center;backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.burger span{display:block;width:19px;height:1.6px;background:#fff;border-radius:2px;transition:transform .4s var(--ease),opacity .3s}
.burger span+span{margin-top:5px}
.hdr.is-stuck .burger{background:rgba(74,47,22,.09)}
.hdr.is-stuck .burger span{background:var(--brown)}
.burger.is-on span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(6.6px) rotate(45deg)}
.burger.is-on span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.burger.is-on span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-6.6px) rotate(-45deg)}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;min-height:100svh;display:grid;align-items:center;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink)}
.hero__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.hero__slide{
  position:absolute;inset:0;background:center/cover no-repeat;opacity:0;
  transform:scale(1.12);transition:opacity 2s var(--ease);
}
.hero__slide.is-on{opacity:1;animation:kb 13s linear forwards}
@keyframes kb{from{transform:scale(1.14)}to{transform:scale(1.01)}}
.hero__bg::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(14,12,10,.72) 0%,rgba(14,12,10,.28) 34%,rgba(14,12,10,.55) 68%,rgba(14,12,10,.94) 100%),
    radial-gradient(115% 78% at 22% 42%,rgba(200,149,47,.24),transparent 62%);
}
.hero__in{position:relative;z-index:3;padding-block:150px 120px;max-width:900px}
.hero h1{color:#fff;text-shadow:0 6px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.55)}
.hero h1 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold-lt);display:block}
.hero__svc{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.55em 1.5em;margin:1.7rem 0 2.4rem;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);font-size:clamp(.78rem,1.35vw,.95rem);
  letter-spacing:.17em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:300;
}
.hero__svc span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.5em}
.hero__svc span:not(:last-child)::after{content:"";width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);flex:none;margin-right:-.75em}
.hero__btns{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px}
.hero__scroll{
  position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:26px;z-index:4;transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:grid;justify-items:center;gap:9px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.hero__scroll i{display:block;width:1px;height:44px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold),transparent);animation:drop 2.2s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes drop{0%{transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top}45%{transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:top}
  55%{transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:bottom}100%{transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:bottom}}

/* page hero (inner pages) */
.phero{position:relative;background:var(--ink) center/cover no-repeat;padding:190px 0 clamp(70px,9vw,110px);overflow:hidden}
.phero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(14,12,10,.86),rgba(14,12,10,.42) 45%,rgba(14,12,10,.9));}
.phero>*{position:relative;z-index:2}
.phero h1{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(2.3rem,5.4vw,4.1rem)}
.phero .lede{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82)}
.phero .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-lt)}
.crumbs{font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);margin-top:1.5rem}
.crumbs a:hover{color:var(--gold-lt)}

/* ---------- Reveal ---------- */
.rv{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);transition:opacity .95s var(--ease),transform .95s var(--ease)}
.rv.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.rv[data-d="1"]{transition-delay:.1s}.rv[data-d="2"]{transition-delay:.2s}
.rv[data-d="3"]{transition-delay:.3s}.rv[data-d="4"]{transition-delay:.4s}
.rv[data-d="5"]{transition-delay:.5s}.rv[data-d="6"]{transition-delay:.6s}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .rv{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
  .hero__slide.is-on{animation:none}
  *{scroll-behavior:auto!important}
}

/* ---------- Counters ---------- */
.counters{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.counters::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(70% 130% at 50% 0%,rgba(200,149,47,.2),transparent 62%)}
.counters .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.cgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:10px;text-align:center}
.cgrid>div{padding:26px 10px;border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09)}
.cgrid>div:first-child{border-left:0}
.cnum{font-family:var(--ff-d);font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4.6vw,3.7rem);font-weight:600;color:var(--gold-lt);line-height:1}
.clab{font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);margin-top:.7rem}
.cico{font-size:1.35rem;margin-bottom:.45rem;opacity:.9}

/* ---------- Cards / grids ---------- */
.grid{display:grid;gap:26px}
.grid>*{min-width:0}                      /* stop long content forcing overflow */
.grid--tool{grid-template-columns:1.45fr 1fr;gap:34px;align-items:start}
.g2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.g3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.g4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}

.card{
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:var(--sh);display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease),box-shadow .6s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-9px);box-shadow:var(--sh-lg)}
.card__img{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/3;overflow:hidden;background:var(--sand)}
.card__img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1.1s var(--ease)}
.card:hover .card__img img{transform:scale(1.08)}
.card__img::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 45%,rgba(14,12,10,.62))}
.card__tag{
  position:absolute;z-index:2;top:14px;left:14px;padding:.42em 1em;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(250,246,238,.93);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);color:var(--brown);
  font-size:.64rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;
}
.card__price{
  position:absolute;z-index:2;bottom:14px;right:14px;text-align:right;color:#fff;
}
.card__price small{display:block;font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.78}
.card__price b{font-family:var(--ff-d);font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--gold-lt)}
.card__body{padding:24px 24px 26px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.card__body h3{margin-bottom:.5rem}
.card__meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.4em 1.1em;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.09em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-dp);margin-bottom:.85rem}
.card__body p{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--txt-mut);margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.card__body .btn{margin-top:auto;align-self:flex-start}

/* pillar cards (signature experiences) */
.pillar{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;min-height:430px;
  display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:30px;color:#fff;isolation:isolate;
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.pillar:hover{transform:translateY(-9px)}
.pillar img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:-2;transition:transform 1.2s var(--ease)}
.pillar:hover img{transform:scale(1.09)}
.pillar::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(14,12,10,.12) 20%,rgba(14,12,10,.82) 72%,rgba(14,12,10,.96))}
.pillar__ico{font-size:1.7rem;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.pillar h3{color:#fff;margin-bottom:.75rem}
.pillar ul{list-style:none;margin:0 0 1.3rem;padding:0;font-size:.9rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82)}
.pillar li{padding:.2em 0 .2em 1.1em;position:relative}
.pillar li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.82em;width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold)}
.pillar .lnk{font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.17em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-lt);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5em;transition:gap .35s var(--ease)}
.pillar:hover .lnk{gap:1.1em}

/* feature list */
.feats{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:14px}
.feats li{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.99rem}
.feats i{
  flex:none;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(200,149,47,.16);color:var(--gold-dp);
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-style:normal;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;margin-top:.16em;
}

/* split section */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(34px,6vw,80px);align-items:center}
.split__media{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg)}
.split__media img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3.2;object-fit:cover}
.split__badge{
  position:absolute;right:-14px;bottom:-14px;background:var(--green);color:#fff;
  border-radius:20px;padding:20px 26px;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);text-align:center;
}
.split__badge b{font-family:var(--ff-d);font-size:2.2rem;display:block;line-height:1;color:var(--gold-lt)}
.split__badge span{font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.85}

/* tone sections — the "journey through Africa" gradient */
.tone-sand{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--cream) 0%,var(--cream-2) 100%)}
.tone-gold{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--cream-2) 0%,#efe0c1 100%)}
.tone-green{background:linear-gradient(170deg,var(--green) 0%,#25400f 100%);color:#fff}
.tone-green h2,.tone-green h3{color:#fff}
.tone-green .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-lt)}
.tone-green .lede,.tone-green p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.tone-ink{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#1b2a10 0%,var(--ink) 55%);color:#fff}
.tone-ink h2,.tone-ink h3{color:#fff}
.tone-ink .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-lt)}
.tone-ink .lede,.tone-ink p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.76)}

/* statement band */
.statement{padding:clamp(80px,11vw,150px) 0;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.statement h2{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,5.6vw,4.4rem);max-width:20ch;margin-inline:auto}
.statement h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-lt)}

/* testimonials */
.quote{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  padding:32px 30px;backdrop-filter:blur(8px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.quote .stars{color:var(--gold-lt);letter-spacing:.16em;font-size:.9rem}
.quote blockquote{margin:0;font-family:var(--ff-d);font-size:1.24rem;line-height:1.45;color:#fff}
.quote cite{font-style:normal;font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-lt);margin-top:auto}
.quote cite span{display:block;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);letter-spacing:.1em;margin-top:.3em;text-transform:none;font-size:.78rem}

/* partners */
.partners{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:18px}
.partners div{
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:22px 12px;text-align:center;background:#fff;
  font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--txt-mut);
  display:grid;place-items:center;min-height:92px;transition:border-color .4s,color .4s,transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.partners div:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--brown);transform:translateY(-4px)}

/* ---------- Forms / tools ---------- */
.panel{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);box-shadow:var(--sh);padding:clamp(24px,3.6vw,40px)}
.panel--dark{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:#fff;backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}
.panel--dark label{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)}
.panel--dark .fld input,.panel--dark .fld select,.panel--dark .fld textarea{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18);color:#fff}
.panel--dark .fld input::placeholder,.panel--dark .fld textarea::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
.panel--dark .fld select option{color:var(--txt)}

.frow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px}
.frow--3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.fld{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.45rem;margin-bottom:18px}
.fld label{font-size:.71rem;letter-spacing:.17em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;color:var(--txt-mut)}
.fld label .req{color:var(--gold-dp)}
.fld input,.fld select,.fld textarea{
  width:100%;padding:.92em 1.05em;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;background:var(--cream);
  font-size:.96rem;font-weight:300;transition:border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s,background .3s;
}
.fld textarea{min-height:130px;resize:vertical}
.fld select{appearance:none;cursor:pointer;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23c8952f' stroke-width='1.6' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 1.05em center;padding-right:2.6em}
.fld input:focus,.fld select:focus,.fld textarea:focus{
  outline:0;border-color:var(--gold);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(200,149,47,.15)}
.hint{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--txt-mut);margin:-8px 0 16px}
.panel--dark .hint{color:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}

/* choice chips */
.chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-bottom:20px}
.chip{position:relative}
.chip input{position:absolute;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.chip span{
  display:block;padding:.68em 1.25em;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;cursor:pointer;
  font-size:.84rem;transition:all .3s var(--ease);background:var(--cream);user-select:none;
}
.chip input:checked+span{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px -12px rgba(200,149,47,.9)}
.chip input:focus-visible+span{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:2px}
.panel--dark .chip span{background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18);color:#fff}
.panel--dark .chip input:checked+span{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold)}

/* result readout */
.readout{
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--brown),#2e1c0c);color:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  padding:clamp(26px,3.4vw,38px);position:sticky;top:100px;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);overflow:hidden;
}
.readout::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(90% 70% at 100% 0%,rgba(200,149,47,.28),transparent 60%);pointer-events:none}
.readout>*{position:relative}
.readout h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.35rem}
.readout .total{font-family:var(--ff-d);font-size:clamp(2.8rem,6vw,4rem);color:var(--gold-lt);line-height:1;margin:.35rem 0}
.readout .total small{font-size:1rem;font-family:var(--ff-b);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);display:block;margin-bottom:.35rem}
.breakdown{list-style:none;margin:1.5rem 0;padding:1.4rem 0 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  display:grid;gap:.7rem;font-size:.92rem}
.breakdown li{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)}
.breakdown li b{color:#fff;font-weight:500;text-align:right}
.breakdown li.is-total{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);padding-top:.8rem;margin-top:.3rem;
  font-size:1.05rem;color:#fff}
.readout .note{font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);line-height:1.55}

/* alerts */
.alert{padding:1em 1.2em;border-radius:12px;font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:18px;display:none}
.alert.show{display:block}
.alert--ok{background:rgba(53,82,31,.12);border:1px solid rgba(53,82,31,.35);color:#2b441a}
.alert--err{background:rgba(178,52,32,.1);border:1px solid rgba(178,52,32,.32);color:#8f2a1a}
.panel--dark .alert--ok{background:rgba(140,200,90,.14);border-color:rgba(140,200,90,.35);color:#d6f0b8}
.panel--dark .alert--err{background:rgba(230,110,80,.14);border-color:rgba(230,110,80,.4);color:#ffcabb}

/* accordion */
.acc{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.acc__i{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.acc__q{width:100%;background:0;border:0;text-align:left;cursor:pointer;padding:1.35em 2.6em 1.35em 0;
  font-family:var(--ff-d);font-size:1.18rem;font-weight:600;position:relative;color:var(--brown)}
.acc__q::after{content:"+";position:absolute;right:.3em;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  color:var(--gold);font-family:var(--ff-b);font-weight:300;font-size:1.5rem;transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
.acc__i.is-open .acc__q::after{transform:translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg)}
.acc__a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .55s var(--ease)}
.acc__a div{padding:0 2.6em 1.5em 0;color:var(--txt-mut);font-size:.97rem}

/* steps */
.steps{counter-reset:s;display:grid;gap:26px}
.step{display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:flex-start}
.step__n{flex:none;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:rgba(200,149,47,.14);color:var(--gold-dp);font-family:var(--ff-d);font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:600;
  border:1px solid rgba(200,149,47,.35)}
.tone-green .step__n,.tone-ink .step__n{background:rgba(200,149,47,.2);color:var(--gold-lt);border-color:rgba(200,149,47,.4)}
.step h4{font-family:var(--ff-d);font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:.3rem}
.step p{font-size:.94rem;margin:0;color:var(--txt-mut)}

/* pricing table */
.rates{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.93rem;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden}
.rates th,.rates td{padding:.95em 1.1em;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.rates th{background:var(--brown);color:#fff;font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500}
.rates td:not(:first-child){text-align:right;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.rates tbody tr:hover{background:var(--cream)}
.rates tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}
.tscroll{overflow-x:auto;border-radius:var(--r);border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--sh);-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink) center/cover no-repeat;color:#fff;
  padding:clamp(80px,11vw,150px) 0;text-align:center}
.cta::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(14,12,10,.86),rgba(14,12,10,.72)),
             radial-gradient(80% 100% at 50% 100%,rgba(200,149,47,.3),transparent 65%)}
.cta>*{position:relative;z-index:2}
.cta h2{color:#fff}
.cta .btns{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;justify-content:center;margin-top:2.2rem}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.ftr{background:var(--ink);color:rgba(255,255,255,.66);padding:clamp(56px,7vw,86px) 0 0;font-size:.92rem}
.ftr__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.7fr 1fr 1fr 1.35fr;gap:40px;padding-bottom:52px}
.ftr h4{font-family:var(--ff-b);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-lt);margin-bottom:1.3rem;font-weight:500}
.ftr ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:.6rem}
.ftr a:hover{color:var(--gold-lt)}
.ftr__brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.ftr__brand .brand__seal{width:62px;height:62px}
.ftr__brand b{font-family:var(--ff-d);font-size:1.3rem;color:#fff;display:block;line-height:1.1}
.ftr__brand span{font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.socials{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:1.3rem}
.socials a{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  display:grid;place-items:center;transition:all .35s var(--ease)}
.socials a:hover{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-3px)}
.socials svg{width:17px;height:17px;fill:currentColor}
.nl{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-top:1rem}
.nl input{flex:1;min-width:0;padding:.85em 1em;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);color:#fff;font-size:.88rem}
.nl input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
.nl input:focus{outline:0;border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.nl button{flex:none;padding:.85em 1.35em;border-radius:999px;border:0;background:var(--gold);color:#fff;
  cursor:pointer;font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;transition:background .3s}
.nl button:hover{background:var(--gold-lt)}
.ftr__base{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);padding:24px 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:12px 26px;justify-content:space-between;font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.42)}
.ftr__base a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.62)}
.ftr__base a:hover{color:var(--gold-lt)}
.emerg{background:rgba(200,149,47,.1);border:1px solid rgba(200,149,47,.28);border-radius:12px;
  padding:14px 16px;margin-top:1.2rem;font-size:.84rem}
.emerg b{display:block;color:var(--gold-lt);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:.3rem}

/* ---------- Floating WhatsApp ---------- */
.wa{
  position:fixed;right:20px;bottom:20px;z-index:80;width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;
  background:#25d366;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 14px 34px -10px rgba(37,211,102,.7);transition:transform .4s var(--ease)
}
.wa:hover{transform:scale(1.09)}
.wa svg{width:29px;height:29px;fill:currentColor}
.wa::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid #25d366;
  animation:pulse 2.6s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes pulse{0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.7}100%{transform:scale(1.65);opacity:0}}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:1080px){
  .g4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .cgrid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .cgrid>div:nth-child(4){border-left:0}
  .partners{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .ftr__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .nav,.hdr__cta{
    position:fixed;inset:0 0 auto;top:0;padding:104px var(--pad) 34px;
    background:var(--cream);flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:2px;
    transform:translateY(-102%);transition:transform .55s var(--ease);
    box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(30,20,8,.5);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .hdr__cta{padding:0 var(--pad) 34px;top:auto;position:fixed;box-shadow:none;border:0}
  .nav a{color:var(--txt);font-size:1.06rem;padding:.85em .2em;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .nav a::after{display:none}
  .hdr.is-open .nav{transform:none}
  .hdr.is-open{background:transparent}
  .burger{display:grid;z-index:2}

  /* the header CTA moves inside the menu panel on mobile, so it can never
     overlap the logo or the burger while the menu is open */
  .hdr__cta{display:none}
  .nav .nav__cta{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    margin-top:20px;padding:1.05em 2em;border:0;border-radius:999px;
    background:var(--gold);color:#fff;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:500;
    letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  }
  .nav .nav__cta:hover{background:var(--gold-dp);color:#fff}
  .split{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .split__badge{right:14px;bottom:-14px}
  .g3,.g2,.grid--tool{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .frow,.frow--3{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .readout{position:static}
  .ftr__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}
}
@media (max-width:620px){
  body{font-size:16px}
  .g4{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cgrid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .cgrid>div{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09)}
  .cgrid>div:nth-child(-n+2){border-top:0}
  .partners{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .hero__btns .btn{width:100%}
  .brand__n{font-size:1.06rem}
  .brand__seal{width:48px;height:48px}
}

/* ---------- Print (certificates) ---------- */
@media print{
  .hdr,.ftr,.wa,.noprint{display:none!important}
  body{background:#fff}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AFRICAN DESIGN LAYER
   Ndebele-inspired geometry, beadwork motifs and a warmer earth palette.
   Added 8 Sep 2026 at the client's request: "make it more African".
   Restrained on purpose — the brand is a premium DMC, not a curio shop.
   ========================================================================== */

:root{
  --terra:#b5541f;      /* terracotta / ochre — the third accent */
  --terra-lt:#d4763c;
  --clay:#8c3f16;
}

/* ---------- Ndebele band: geometric divider between sections ---------- */
.ndebele{
  height:16px;width:100%;position:relative;z-index:3;
  background-repeat:repeat-x;background-size:auto 100%;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='20' viewBox='0 0 120 20'%3E%3Crect width='120' height='20' fill='%230e0c0a'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='0,20 10,0 20,20' fill='%23c8952f'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='20,20 30,0 40,20' fill='%2335521f'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='40,20 50,0 60,20' fill='%23b5541f'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='60,20 70,0 80,20' fill='%23e6be6a'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='80,20 90,0 100,20' fill='%235e7f3a'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='100,20 110,0 120,20' fill='%23c8952f'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.ndebele--flip{transform:rotate(180deg)}

/* ---------- Beadwork rule: a delicate divider under headings ---------- */
.beads{
  display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:7px;margin:1.4rem 0 0;
}
.beads i{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;display:block;opacity:.9}
.beads i:nth-child(1){background:var(--gold)}
.beads i:nth-child(2){background:var(--green)}
.beads i:nth-child(3){background:var(--terra)}
.beads i:nth-child(4){background:var(--gold-lt)}
.beads i:nth-child(5){background:var(--green-lt)}

/* ---------- Woven texture wash for the light bands ---------- */
.tex-woven{position:relative;isolation:isolate}
.tex-woven::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;opacity:.5;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,rgba(74,47,22,.045) 0 1px,transparent 1px 9px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg,rgba(181,84,31,.04) 0 1px,transparent 1px 9px);
}

/* ---------- Sawubona greeting block ---------- */
.greet{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:baseline;gap:.5em 1.1em;margin-bottom:1.2rem;
}
.greet b{
  font-family:var(--ff-d);font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem);font-weight:600;
  color:var(--terra);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.greet span{
  font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--txt-mut);
}
.tongues{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.4em .9em;margin:0 0 1.6rem;padding:0;list-style:none;
  font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-dp);
}
.tongues li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.9em}
.tongues li:not(:last-child)::after{
  content:"";width:4px;height:4px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--terra);opacity:.6;
}
.tone-green .tongues,.tone-ink .tongues{color:var(--gold-lt)}
.tone-green .greet b,.tone-ink .greet b{color:var(--gold-lt)}
.tone-green .greet span,.tone-ink .greet span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}

/* ---------- Terracotta accents ---------- */
.btn--terra{--bg:var(--terra)}
.btn--terra:hover{box-shadow:0 16px 34px -14px rgba(181,84,31,.8)}
.card__tag--terra{background:var(--terra);color:#fff}
.split__badge--terra{background:var(--terra)}
.split__badge--terra b{color:#ffe2c4}

/* ---------- Framed media: thin Ndebele edge on key images ---------- */
.framed{position:relative}
.framed::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:8px;
  background-repeat:repeat-x;background-size:auto 100%;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='20' viewBox='0 0 120 20'%3E%3Crect width='120' height='20' fill='%230e0c0a'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='0,20 10,0 20,20' fill='%23c8952f'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='20,20 30,0 40,20' fill='%2335521f'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='40,20 50,0 60,20' fill='%23b5541f'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='60,20 70,0 80,20' fill='%23e6be6a'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='80,20 90,0 100,20' fill='%235e7f3a'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='100,20 110,0 120,20' fill='%23c8952f'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* ---------- Culture strip: edge-to-edge image band ---------- */
.strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0}
.strip figure{position:relative;margin:0;aspect-ratio:3/4;overflow:hidden}
.strip figure a{position:absolute;inset:0;display:block}
.strip img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1.1s var(--ease)}
.strip figure:hover img{transform:scale(1.07)}
.strip figcaption{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:26px 20px 20px;color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(14,12,10,.9));
  font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.strip figcaption b{
  display:block;font-family:var(--ff-d);font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;color:var(--gold-lt);margin-bottom:.2em;
}
@media (max-width:900px){.strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:520px){.strip{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ==========================================================================
   LIMPOPO / SIGNATURE JOURNEY COMPONENTS — added 23 Sep 2026
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Art card: for products we have no photograph for yet ----------
   Reads as a deliberate design choice rather than a missing image. Swap
   .card__art for a normal .card__img once the client supplies photography. */
.card__art{
  position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/3;overflow:hidden;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--brown) 0%,#2e1c0c 55%,var(--green) 100%);
}
.card__art::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.5;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,rgba(200,149,47,.10) 0 1px,transparent 1px 11px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg,rgba(181,84,31,.10) 0 1px,transparent 1px 11px);
}
.card__art::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:7px;
  background-repeat:repeat-x;background-size:auto 100%;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='20' viewBox='0 0 120 20'%3E%3Crect width='120' height='20' fill='%230e0c0a'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='0,20 10,0 20,20' fill='%23c8952f'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='20,20 30,0 40,20' fill='%2335521f'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='40,20 50,0 60,20' fill='%23b5541f'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='60,20 70,0 80,20' fill='%23e6be6a'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='80,20 90,0 100,20' fill='%235e7f3a'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='100,20 110,0 120,20' fill='%23c8952f'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.card__art span{position:relative;font-size:4.2rem;filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.55))}
.card__art b{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:22px;text-align:center;z-index:2;
  font-family:var(--ff-b);font-weight:500;font-size:.64rem;letter-spacing:.26em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-lt);opacity:.82;
}

/* ---------- At-a-glance spec table ---------- */
.glance{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(170px,1fr));gap:1px;
  background:var(--line);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;
}
.glance div{background:#fff;padding:20px 18px}
.glance dt{
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-dp);
  margin-bottom:.45rem;font-weight:500;
}
.glance dd{margin:0;font-family:var(--ff-d);font-size:1.12rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--brown);line-height:1.25}
.tone-green .glance,.tone-ink .glance{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.16)}
.tone-green .glance div,.tone-ink .glance div{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05)}
.tone-green .glance dd,.tone-ink .glance dd{color:#fff}
.tone-green .glance dt,.tone-ink .glance dt{color:var(--gold-lt)}

/* ---------- Day-by-day itinerary ---------- */
.days{display:grid;gap:0;counter-reset:day}
.day{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:132px 1fr;gap:clamp(20px,3vw,40px);
  padding:clamp(26px,3.4vw,40px) 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.day:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.day__n{
  font-family:var(--ff-d);font-weight:600;line-height:1;color:var(--gold);
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4vw,3.1rem);
}
.day__n small{
  display:block;font-family:var(--ff-b);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.26em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--txt-mut);margin-bottom:.4rem;font-weight:500;
}
.day h3{margin-bottom:.7rem;font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.1vw,1.7rem)}
.day p{font-size:.97rem;color:var(--txt-mut)}
.day__stops{list-style:none;margin:1.1rem 0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.day__stops li{
  padding:.42em 1em;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(200,149,47,.13);
  border:1px solid rgba(200,149,47,.3);font-size:.8rem;color:var(--brown);
}
.day__foot{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.4em 1.6em;margin-top:1.1rem;padding-top:1rem;
  border-top:1px dashed var(--line);font-size:.82rem;color:var(--txt-mut);
}
.day__foot b{color:var(--brown);font-weight:500}
.tone-green .day,.tone-ink .day{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.tone-green .day p,.tone-ink .day p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.76)}
.tone-green .day__n small,.tone-ink .day__n small{color:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.tone-green .day__stops li,.tone-ink .day__stops li{
  background:rgba(200,149,47,.18);border-color:rgba(200,149,47,.36);color:var(--gold-lt)}
.tone-green .day__foot,.tone-ink .day__foot{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18);color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.tone-green .day__foot b,.tone-ink .day__foot b{color:#fff}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .day{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px}
  .day__n{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:.6em;font-size:2rem}
  .day__n small{margin:0}
}

/* ---------- Tier cards (Standard / Superior / Luxury) ---------- */
.tiers{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(230px,1fr));gap:20px}
.tier{
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:28px 26px;background:#fff;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease),border-color .5s,box-shadow .5s var(--ease);
}
.tier:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:var(--sh)}
.tier__k{font-size:.64rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-dp);margin-bottom:.8rem}
.tier h3{font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.tier p{font-size:.93rem;color:var(--txt-mut);margin:0}
.tier__p{
  font-family:var(--ff-d);font-size:1.9rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--brown);
  margin:.6rem 0 .2rem;line-height:1;
}
.tier__p small{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-b);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--txt-mut);margin-top:.5rem;font-weight:400}

/* ---------- Inclusion / exclusion split ---------- */
.inex{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px)}
.inex ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:11px}
.inex li{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.95rem}
.inex li i{flex:none;width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-style:normal;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:600;margin-top:.15em}
.inex--in li i{background:rgba(53,82,31,.14);color:var(--green)}
.inex--ex li i{background:rgba(181,84,31,.13);color:var(--clay)}
@media (max-width:780px){.inex{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Note / caveat strip ---------- */
.note-strip{
  border-left:3px solid var(--gold);background:rgba(200,149,47,.09);
  padding:16px 20px;border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;font-size:.89rem;color:var(--txt-mut);
}
.note-strip b{color:var(--brown)}
.tone-green .note-strip,.tone-ink .note-strip{
  background:rgba(200,149,47,.14);color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)}
.tone-green .note-strip b,.tone-ink .note-strip b{color:var(--gold-lt)}

/* ---------- Journey arc (STORY -> WILDLIFE -> LANDSCAPE) ---------- */
.arc{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.6em 1.4em;margin-top:1.8rem}
.arc span{
  font-family:var(--ff-d);font-size:clamp(1.3rem,3vw,2.1rem);font-weight:600;color:var(--gold-lt);
}
.arc i{font-style:normal;color:rgba(255,255,255,.35);font-size:1.2rem}

/* ---------- Nav overflow guard with 8 items ---------- */
@media (min-width:901px) and (max-width:1180px){
  .nav a{padding:.62em .6em;font-size:.78rem}
  .hdr__cta .btn{padding:.78em 1.1em;font-size:.7rem}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ASK MALALA-TAU — multilingual enquiry desk (23 Sep 2026)
   Mirrors the client's WhatsApp menu spec, in five languages, on the site.
   ========================================================================== */

.ctu__launch{
  position:fixed;right:20px;bottom:88px;z-index:81;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6em;
  padding:.85em 1.25em .85em 1em;border:0;border-radius:999px;cursor:pointer;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--brown),#2e1c0c);color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--ff-b);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap;
  box-shadow:0 14px 34px -12px rgba(30,20,8,.75),0 0 0 1px rgba(200,149,47,.45) inset;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.ctu__launch:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 20px 40px -14px rgba(30,20,8,.85),0 0 0 1px var(--gold) inset}
.ctu__launch svg{width:20px;height:20px;fill:var(--gold-lt);flex:none}
.ctu__launch.is-on{background:var(--gold);color:#fff}
.ctu__launch.is-on svg{fill:#fff}

.ctu{
  position:fixed;right:20px;bottom:88px;z-index:82;width:min(400px,calc(100vw - 40px));
  max-height:min(660px,calc(100vh - 120px));display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  background:var(--cream);border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 40px 90px -30px rgba(14,12,10,.6),0 0 0 1px rgba(74,47,22,.14);
  animation:ctuIn .34s var(--ease);
}
/* the hidden attribute must beat display:flex, or the desk renders open */
.ctu[hidden]{display:none}
@keyframes ctuIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px) scale(.98)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

.ctu__head{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--brown),#2a1a0a);color:#fff;
  padding:16px 16px 14px 20px;display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:10px 12px;align-items:start;
}
.ctu__id{min-width:0;grid-column:1;grid-row:1}
.ctu__t{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-d);font-size:1.12rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2}
.ctu__s{display:block;font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-lt);margin-top:.25rem;opacity:.9}
.ctu__x{grid-column:2;grid-row:1;justify-self:end;
  background:0;border:0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);font-size:1.7rem;line-height:1;
  cursor:pointer;padding:0 2px;transition:color .3s}
.ctu__x:hover{color:#fff}
.ctu__langs{grid-column:1/-1;grid-row:2;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px}
.ctu__lang{
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  border-radius:999px;padding:.32em .8em;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.06em;
  cursor:pointer;transition:all .3s var(--ease);font-family:var(--ff-b);
}
.ctu__lang:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:#fff}
.ctu__lang.is-on{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);color:#fff}

.ctu__body{padding:20px;overflow-y:auto;flex:1;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
.ctu__welcome{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--txt-mut);margin-bottom:1rem;line-height:1.6}
.ctu__ask{font-family:var(--ff-d);font-size:1.16rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--brown);margin-bottom:.9rem}
.ctu__menu{display:grid;gap:8px;margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.ctu__item{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;width:100%;text-align:left;cursor:pointer;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:.8em 1em;
  font-family:var(--ff-b);font-size:.93rem;color:var(--txt);
  transition:all .3s var(--ease);
}
.ctu__item:hover{border-color:var(--gold);background:#fff;transform:translateX(3px);
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px -14px rgba(200,149,47,.8)}
.ctu__item i{
  flex:none;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:rgba(200,149,47,.16);color:var(--gold-dp);font-style:normal;
  font-size:.76rem;font-weight:600;
}
.ctu__hours{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--txt-mut);line-height:1.55;margin:0 0 .6rem;
  padding-left:12px;border-left:2px solid rgba(200,149,47,.4)}

.ctu__back{background:0;border:0;cursor:pointer;color:var(--gold-dp);font-family:var(--ff-b);
  font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:0 0 .9rem;font-weight:500}
.ctu__back:hover{color:var(--brown)}
.ctu__h{font-family:var(--ff-d);font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--brown);margin:0 0 .6rem}
.ctu__p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--txt-mut);line-height:1.62;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.ctu__links{display:grid;gap:7px;margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.ctu__link{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:.72em 1em;
  font-size:.88rem;color:var(--brown);transition:all .3s var(--ease);
}
.ctu__link em{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold);transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.ctu__link:hover{border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(200,149,47,.06)}
.ctu__link:hover em{transform:translateX(4px)}

.ctu__wa{
  display:block;width:100%;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;
  background:#25d366;color:#fff;border:0;border-radius:999px;
  padding:.95em 1.2em;font-family:var(--ff-b);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.11em;text-transform:uppercase;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.ctu__wa:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(37,211,102,.8)}

.ctu__form{display:grid;gap:12px}
.ctu__fld{display:grid;gap:.35rem}
.ctu__fld span{font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--txt-mut);font-weight:500}
.ctu__fld input,.ctu__fld select{
  width:100%;padding:.72em .9em;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:11px;
  background:#fff;font-size:.92rem;font-family:var(--ff-b);font-weight:300;
}
.ctu__fld input:focus,.ctu__fld select:focus{
  outline:0;border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(200,149,47,.15)}

/* keep the WhatsApp bubble and the desk from colliding on small screens */
@media (max-width:520px){
  .ctu__launch{right:16px;bottom:84px;font-size:.72rem;padding:.75em 1.05em .75em .85em}
  .ctu{right:12px;left:12px;width:auto;bottom:84px;max-height:calc(100vh - 110px)}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .ctu{animation:none}
  .ctu__item:hover,.ctu__wa:hover,.ctu__launch:hover{transform:none}
}

/* narrow-screen button wrap — a long label must never widen the page */
@media (max-width:480px){
  .btn{white-space:normal;text-align:center;line-height:1.35}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRODUCT ROWS — priced, bookable experiences (North West, 24 Sep 2026)
   ========================================================================== */

.prods{display:grid;gap:16px}
.prod{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  padding:clamp(20px,2.6vw,28px);display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:18px 26px;align-items:start;
  transition:border-color .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s var(--ease),transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.prod:hover{border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:var(--sh);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.prod__main{min-width:0}
.prod__k{
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-dp);
  font-weight:500;margin-bottom:.5rem;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.3em 1.1em;
}
.prod h3{font-size:clamp(1.12rem,1.9vw,1.4rem);margin-bottom:.5rem}
.prod p{font-size:.93rem;color:var(--txt-mut);margin:0 0 .9rem}
.prod ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px}
.prod ul li{
  padding:.34em .85em;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(53,82,31,.09);
  border:1px solid rgba(53,82,31,.2);font-size:.76rem;color:var(--green);
}
.prod__buy{text-align:right;display:grid;gap:10px;justify-items:end;min-width:190px}
.prod__price{font-family:var(--ff-d);font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.6vw,2.1rem);font-weight:600;
  color:var(--brown);line-height:1}
.prod__price small{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-b);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--txt-mut);margin-bottom:.35rem;font-weight:500}
.prod__price em{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-b);font-style:normal;font-size:.63rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--txt-mut);margin-top:.4rem}
.prod__ctas{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;justify-content:flex-end}
.prod__ctas .btn{padding:.6em 1.05em;font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.1em}

@media (max-width:760px){
  .prod{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .prod__buy{text-align:left;justify-items:start;min-width:0;
    border-top:1px dashed var(--line);padding-top:16px}
  .prod__ctas{justify-content:flex-start}
}

/* pillar row — Wildlife | Culture | Adventure | Heritage | Leisure */
.pillars5{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:14px;text-align:center}
.pillars5 a{
  padding:26px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);background:#fff;
  transition:all .45s var(--ease);display:block;
}
.pillars5 a:hover{border-color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--sh)}
.pillars5 b{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-d);font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:600;
  color:var(--brown);margin:.6rem 0 .3rem}
.pillars5 span{display:block;font-size:.74rem;color:var(--txt-mut);line-height:1.45}
.pillars5 i{font-style:normal;font-size:1.8rem;display:block}
.pillars5--4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
@media (max-width:900px){.pillars5,.pillars5--4{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:560px){.pillars5,.pillars5--4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}

/* destination tile for the Destinations hub */
.dest{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;min-height:320px;
  display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:30px;color:#fff;isolation:isolate}
.dest img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:-2;
  transition:transform 1.2s var(--ease)}
.dest:hover img{transform:scale(1.07)}
.dest::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(14,12,10,.1) 25%,rgba(14,12,10,.85) 75%,rgba(14,12,10,.96))}
.dest h3{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.6vw,2rem);margin-bottom:.4rem}
.dest p{font-size:.92rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);margin:0 0 1rem}
.dest .lnk{font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.17em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-lt);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5em;transition:gap .35s var(--ease)}
.dest:hover .lnk{gap:1.1em}

/* ==========================================================================
   IMAGE PROTECTION — deterrents, not a guarantee (25 Sep 2026)
   Stops casual right-click saving, dragging to the desktop and the iOS
   long-press "Save Image" sheet. A determined visitor can still take a
   screenshot or read the file from the network tab — that is true of every
   website. Real protection is watermarking plus hotlink blocking.
   ========================================================================== */
img, .hero__slide, .phero, .cta, .card__art{
  -webkit-touch-callout:none;          /* iOS long-press save sheet */
  -webkit-user-drag:none;
  user-drag:none;
}
img{user-select:none;-webkit-user-select:none}