Best National Parks in the World

Welcome to our guide to the best national parks in the world, where awe-inspiring landscapes, diverse wildlife, and remarkable natural wonders await. These extraordinary parks represent the epitome of conservation, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty and serenity of nature's pristine treasures. The map below shows the locations of the best national parks in the world marked on a map.

Description : Map showing the location of the world's most beautiful national parks.

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Best National Parks

National Park	Location	Description	Wildlife	Activities	Iconic Feature
Uluru-Kata Tjuta	Australia	Red rock monolith and ancient rock formations	Kangaroos, emus, reptiles	Guided walks, sunset/sunrise viewing	Uluru and Kata Tjuta rock formations
Torres del Paine	Chile	Towering peaks, shimmering lakes, and glaciers	Guanacos, foxes, condors	Hiking, horseback riding, boat rides	Granite towers
Yellowstone	USA	Geothermal wonders and abundant wildlife	Grizzly bears, wolves, elk, bison	Hiking, wildlife watching, camping	Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring
Denali	USA	Majestic mountains and vast Alaskan wilderness	Grizzly bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, eagles	Scenic bus tours, hiking, camping	Denali (North America's highest peak)
Los Glaciares	Argentina	Glaciers, turquoise lakes, and dramatic scenery	Andean condors, guanacos, pumas, huemul deer	Hiking, ice trekking, boat tours	Perito Moreno Glacier
Goreme	Turkey	Otherworldly rock formations and cave dwellings	Fairy chimney formations, rock-cut churches	Hot air ballooning, hiking, cave exploration	Fairy chimneys, underground cities
Etosha	Namibia	Expansive salt pan and abundant wildlife	Elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras	Game drives, wildlife photography, birdwatching	Etosha salt pan, diverse wildlife
Doi Inthanon	Thailand	Majestic mountains and diverse ecosystems	Birds, clouded leopards, gibbons, orchids	Hiking, birdwatching, waterfall visits	Thailand's highest peak, Royal Twin Pagodas
Cinque Terre	Italy	Colorful coastal villages and scenic trails	Mediterranean flora and fauna, marine life	Hiking, village exploration, coastal activities	Five picturesque coastal villages
Plitvice Lakes	Croatia	Cascading lakes and lush greenery	Brown bears, wolves, rare bird species	Hiking, boat tours, waterfall sightseeing	Stunning interconnected lakes and waterfalls
Guilin & Lijiang River	China	Karst limestone landscapes and river cruises	Cormorants, water buffalos, ospreys, fish	River cruises, hiking, photography	Karst mountains, Li River cruise
Kruger	South Africa	Vast savannahs and diverse wildlife	Lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffalos	Game drives, guided walks, safari experiences	Big Five game animals
Serengeti	Tanzania	Endless plains and the Great Migration	Wildebeests, zebras, lions, cheetahs, elephants	Game drives, hot air balloon safaris	Great Migration, diverse wildlife
Bandhavgarh	India	Dense forests and thriving tiger population	Tigers, leopards, deer, langurs, Indian bison	Tiger safaris, birdwatching, nature walks	Bandhavgarh Fort, ancient rock formations
Fiordland	New Zealand	Fiords, waterfalls, and ancient forests	Fiordland crested penguins, dolphins, seals	Hiking, kayaking, scenic boat tours	Milford Sound, Mitre Peak
Banff	Canada	Majestic mountains and turquoise lakes	Grizzly bears, elk, moose, mountain goats	Hiking, wildlife viewing, canoeing	Moraine Lake, Lake Louise
Swiss	Switzerland	Alpine landscapes and diverse flora and fauna	Ibex, chamois, marmots, golden eagles	Hiking, nature walks, mountain biking	Majestic Swiss Alps, picturesque scenery
Zion	USA	Towering cliffs and stunning red rock formations	Bighorn sheep, golden eagles, desert tortoises	Hiking, canyoneering, scenic drives	Zion Canyon, Angel's Landing
Haleakala	USA	Volcanic landscapes and rare silversword plants	Hawaiian petrels, nene (Hawaiian geese), humpback whales	Hiking, sunrise/sunset viewing, stargazing	Haleakala Crater, Sliding Sands Trail
Iguaçu	Brazil/Argentina	Majestic waterfalls and lush rainforest	Toucans, jaguars, caimans, coatis	Boat tours, hiking, helicopter rides	Iguaçu Falls, Devil's Throat
Iguazu	Argentina	Spectacular waterfalls and diverse ecosystem	Tapirs, jaguars, howler monkeys, colorful birds	Boat rides, nature trails, wildlife spotting	Iguazu Falls, Devil's Throat

Last Updated Date: 12 October 2021