After her consecutive hits with the OTT series Call Me Bae and the dystopian thriller CTRL, Ananya Panday has taken time off for a rejuvenating vacation amidst the serene beauty of Tanzania, Africa. Swapping the fast-paced life of Mumbai for the calm of nature, the actress has been treating her fans to snippets of her safari adventure via Instagram, where she seems to be soaking in every moment.
In the photos and videos shared on her profile, Ananya looks relaxed and radiant in a cozy black sweatshirt paired with glasses, embodying an effortless charm. One of her captions read, “happier than ever 🦏,” capturing the peace she’s found in the wilderness. Her posts include close encounters with animals such as lions, rhinos, giraffes, and elephants. A video of a rainbow over the lush landscape added a magical touch to her travel diary.
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The safari also allowed Ananya to embrace a more laid-back side of herself. Ditching makeup, she captured a cheerful selfie from a safari vehicle, with an elephant in the background. “Took a walk on the wild side,” she captioned the photo, perfectly summing up her adventure.
Her posts radiate child-like joy, as she documented not just wildlife—ranging from herds of elephants to playful monkeys and towering giraffes—but also the picturesque scenery. Vast green fields, distant hills, and a sky full of fluffy clouds served as the perfect backdrop for her vacation snaps. A couple of videos showcased her fascination with streams and tropical sunsets, making it clear how much she enjoyed this break from her hectic schedule.
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Ananya’s attention to detail was also evident as she shared a picture of a warm welcome note adorned with the phrase “Hakuna Matata” — the Swahili motto meaning “no worries.” Fans and friends alike, including Shanaya Kapoor, Navya Nanda expressed their delight in the comments.
On the professional front, The actress also has exciting projects in the pipeline, including a biopic of the renowned advocate C. Sankaran Nair, in which she will share the screen with Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan. For now, however, it’s clear that Ananya is making the most of her time away, reconnecting with nature and savoring every moment of her African adventure.
