Tuesday 9 February 2021

TripAdvisor Announces the World's Favourite National Parks

For the first time ever, TripAdvisor has announced their Traveller’s Choice list of the best national parks in the world — a celebration of the views, mountains, lakes, trees, trails and beaches that got travellers outside and into nature. Add these top-rated, wide open spaces to your to-do list.

This was the year travellers sought out spacious skies and sprawling plains—and these national parks delivered.

1) Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
The Maasai called the plains of Serengeti National Park "the place where the land moves on forever"—so prepare to be astonished by its vastness. And here, you can witness the famous Serengeti annual migration, the largest and longest overland migration on... more
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Seronera
Migration at Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
All 16 things to do

2) Jim Corbett National Park, India
Situated in Nainital district of Uttarakhand, Corbett has long been a haunt for tourists and wildlife lovers. The oldest national park in India, Corbett, has over 400 different species of flora and over 550 different species of fauna. The park is best known as... more
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Kosi River
Durga Mandir Temple
All 41 things to do

3) Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Maybe your local zoo has lions, leopards, zebras or elephants. Maybe they even have wildebeest. But we bet they don't have 1.3 million wildebeest—never mind 1.3 million wildebeest in migration, with predators in hot pursuit. It's one of the most awesome sights... more
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Mara River
Ol Kinyei Conservancy
Olare Orok Conservancy
All 77 things to do

4) Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
Situated near famed Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park's crown jewels include the Cathedral Group of peaks and the majestic Snake River. The dramatic spires that inspired Ansel Adams rise straight from valley floors, providing awe-inducing views. See them... more
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Jenny Lake Trail
42-mile Scenic Loop Drive
Jackson Lake
All 67 things to do

5) Kruger National Park, South Africa
The largest game reserve in South Africa, Kruger National Park is basically a synonym for the word "safari." Home to over 500 bird species, 100 reptiles, nearly 150 mammals, multiple archaeological sites, and a stunningly diversity of trees and flowers, Kruger... more
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Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park
Wolhuter Wilderness Trail
Bushveld Terrace Hotel - Restaurant
All 46 things to do

6) Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
If waterfalls, hot springs, wildlife and volcanoes are your thing, then Arenal Volcano National Park will take your breath away. One of the world’s most active volcanoes burps tufts of smoke in the background as you make your way through forests and old lava... more
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La Fortuna Waterfall
Arenal Hanging Bridges
Ecotermales Fortuna
All 268 things to do

7) Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
The Grand Canyon is on almost every traveler's bucket list. Indeed, Theodore Roosevelt called it "the one great sight which every American should see." The Bright Angel and South Kaibab Trails offer stunning views, but if hiking's not your cup of tea, rent a... more
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Bright Angel Trail
South Kaibab Trail
Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower
All 113 things to do

8) Zion National Park, Utah
The spectacular rock formations, rugged canyons, tumbling rivers and pine-blanketed peaks of Zion National Park provide a southwestern wonderland for unparalleled camping, hiking, canyoneering and climbing. Drive Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway or get out and hike.... more
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The Narrows
Angel's Landing
Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
All 50 things to do

9) Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
Torres Del Paine National Park’s beauty lies in its diversity. Located in Chile’s Patagonia region, the area is home to sparkling ice fields, blue-green lagoons, golden pampa grasslands, and quiet river villages. One such village, the pueblito Serrano, is... more
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MIrador Las Torres
W-Trail
Nordenskjold Lake
All 24 things to do

10) Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Hailed by Rudyard Kipling as "the eighth wonder of the world," the breathtaking Milford Sound is the star of glacier-carved Fiordland National Park, providing an emerald-green and waterfall-rich backdrop for hiking, biking and kayaking. Frequent downpours only... more
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Milford Sound
Te Anau Glowworm Caves
The Chasm Walk
All 91 things to do

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