5 Best National Parks In The World To Explore
National parks are raised to protect the most magical landscapes, ecosystems, and great earth’s wildlife. And you can explore the reserved beauty of nature in multiple ways by visiting those parks. Seeing them not only gives you enjoyment but also lets you know the earth from closer.
You can tell or show your next generation that plenty of living species other than humans are needed to be protected from balancing the earth.
So if you are willing to visit such a reserved park to visit with your family or friends, then here you go. We have found out the best 5 national parks that you can explore. Just go through the article to know these best 5 national parks and make a plan to explore its natural beauty.
- Vatnajokull National Park
Visit the largest national park in Europe, which was founded in 2008. The Vatnajokull national park covers 14% of Iceland. If you have seen the pictures of the ice caves, you can get an idea about the national park. As this park is located in Vatnajokull, which is the largest glacier in Europe, made this place into a natural wonder.
During winter, when the glacial rivers and water freeze, the beauty of the place changes.
Here you can see impressive waterfalls, viewable glacial ice, active volcanoes, and deep valleys.
Along with the Vatnajokull, the park is surrounded by Skaftafell from the south and Jokulsargljufur from the north. The incredible landscapes mark the park uniquely from the world.
The park is open to visit any day with several facilities such as free parking, paid internet, etc. There are several ways to explore Vatnajokull national parks, like ice climbing, ice walks, skiing trips, snowmobiling, sailing trips, and many more.
If you wish to see an ice cave, then get professional guidance because the circumstances and weather can lead to a security risk; therefore, being with an experienced guide would be best.
2. Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore is a famous national park in northern India. It is located in south-eastern Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur.
Ranthambore National park is the only park where the big royal Bengal tigers are spotted. November to May is the best time to view the big cats.
Not only tigers, but Ranthambore National park is also home to other wild animals such as Sloth bears, Indian leopards, striped hyenas, serpent eagles, and many more.
If you get bored of seeing the wild animals still, there is reason to stay in the park sitting in the historic ruins scattered here and there in the park including the historical fortress overseeing the jungle.
Visit the park between April- June, and it is the best time to watch the wild beauties just before the rainy seasons. As it gets 40 degrees hot over here, the animals spend the most time surrounding the water area.
3. Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio National Park is the best part of Costa Rica, famous for its exceptional wildlife. It is located in Spain, on the pacific shore of Costa Rica. Manuel Antonio National Park was established in 1972, and it is best known for its hiking trails and beautiful beaches. In 2011 it was listed as World’s 12 best national park globally.
It has four beaches in its area: Playita, Tesoro, Espadilla Sur, and Manuel Antonio; natural land bridges of sand separate them. Farther, the park has a diversity of wildlife in its area. Therefore, you can site plenty of unique wild animals here like various types of mammals over 109 species, birds over 184 species, various species of monkeys (mantled howler, Central American squirrel monkey, etc.). You can also see other animals like a green iguana, white-nosed coati, etc.
The park is excellent for chilling out, picnicking, swimming, or enjoying sunbathing. Therefore it became crowded very quickly. And try to enter the park early as it has limited the numbers of visitors.
Monday is closed for visiting.
4. Etosha National Park
The national park is located in northwestern Namibia and was counted as one of Africa’s most fantastic national parks in 1907. The meaning of Etosha National Park is ‘Great White Place’; it is called so because the Etosha salt pan borders the park. In the months of winter, many animals can be spotted. Especially lions, elephants, and rhinos, you can also view other wild animals like zebra, wildebeest, giraffes, springbok, and gemsbok.
As the park is 100 million old, Etosha National park is home to over 114 species of mammals, 340 species of bird, 16 species of amphibian, etc.
The dry season or winter (May to December) is the best for visiting the park. Because, as it is dry, most wild animals come out at waterholes. So this is the best time to view the animals.
Take 3 to 4 days off to visit the national park if you want to cover its different areas to get opportunities to view the increased game. The geographical situation made the park unique from others. Here you can view multiple types of animals like — cape buffalo, lion, Caracal, Serval, meerkat, common genet, honey badger, etc.; among birds, you can view- plenty of specie of eagles, crow, coursers, pratincoles, etc.
5. Jiuzhaigou National Park
Another national park and nature reserve to visit is the Jiuzhaigou National Park. The park is also called Jiuzhai Valley. This scenic national park is located in southwestern China, and it was first established in the year of 1978. Jiuzhaigou National Park is also named as ‘Valley of Nine Villages’ because nine chronicle Tibetan villages were found in the park.
The park is famous for colorful lakes, snow-capped peaks, and multi-level waterfalls. Hundreds of intense lakes look most beautiful with green, blue, and turquoise colors.
You must visit the 5 color pool known as the Jade Pool for the magnificent and color-changing waters.
The photogenic lakes are the deepest and largest in Jiuzhaigou, surrounded by forest and snow-capped peaks. The whole park looks beautifully portrait.
Visit the national park in autumn (late September to mid-October). The natural beauties show their divine beauty; the leaves turned into unique colors.
