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The World's Best National Reserves and Parks
The list of national parks is extremely long and each continent has many fantastic options. On this page we've summarized some of the very best and most popular national parks in the world, but this is by no means a complete list. If you wish to visit a park that is not on the list, we at TravelMatch.com will be happy to assist you in making all your travelling arrangements online.
Northeast Greenland National Park
With an area of over 370,000 square miles (970,000 square kilometers), the Northeast Greenland National Park is without a doubt the biggest national park in the whole world. It is in fact bigger than most countries. There are numerous animal species in the park and many can easily be seen by quiet and patient tourists. You can see the arctic fox, reindeer and many common as well as not-so-common species of birds. The more rare animals include polar bears, Musk ox and even walrus.
Masai Mara National Reserve
The Masai Mara National Reserve is situated in Kenya and is one of the better-known and most popular parks in Africa. The park is well-equipped for tourists who want to go gaming and there are camps as well as different styles of lodgings. The wildlife is extraordinary and the landscape doesn't fall behind. There are lions, elephants, rhinos, zebras, giraffes, hippos and endless herds of wildebeest that migrate through the area. There are also hot air balloon rides, if you feel like seeing the views from above. We offer further information about the Masai Mara, if you want to further your understanding of this incredible park.
Galapagos National Park
97% of the Galapagos land is National Park. From 1979 it is also a declared UNESCO Natural Heritage for Humanity. On the islands you can see gigantic tortoises, penguins, many bird species (which in the past intrigued Darwin so) and sea lions. You are also advised to go snorkeling, scuba diving and to visit the wonderful Giant Tortoise breeding centre.
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Sleeping Bear Dunes is a National Lakeshore located near Lake Michigan, United States. The park stretches on over 35 mile (60 kilometers). Travelers will surly enjoy the deep green forests, dunes, glaciers and beaches. Sleeping Bear Dunes also has some cultural monuments worth seeing like ancient South Manitou Island Lighthouse and a historical rural farming region.
Zion
The Zion National Park is an extraordinary phenomenon among the world's most famous national parks. Because it has four different zones - desert, woodland, coniferous forest and riparian, Zion has numerous animal and bird species. Situated in Utah, United States, Zion covers over 220 square mile (590 square kilometers). The park's most famous features is the huge and red colored Zion Canyon which attracts many visitors each year.
Kakadu
The Australian Kakadu National Park is over 200 kilometers long and over 100 kilometers wide. The plants in Kakadu are extremely divers with more than 1700 species. Visitors to the park will find themselves astonished by the number of animal species, such as wallabies, crocodiles and kangaroos, and yet most of the more rare animals are hidden from view and can only be spotted by experienced researchers.
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