Our favorite national parks have been chosen because they are particularly special; either for their abundance of wildlife, stunning natural scenery or simple 'wow' factor. Take a look at our selection below and see if you agree.
Khao Sok National Park, Thailand
Only two hours from Phuket airport, a visit to this diverse national park can be combined with a stay at one of Thailand's popular beach resorts. Home to gibbons, hornbills, and the rare Rafflesia, the world's largest flower, the park is made up of mostly virgin rainforest, valleys, lakes and dramatic limestone mountains.
To find out more about visiting the Khao Sok National Park visit our website or phone our specialists on 1-855-838-2115.
Tadoba National Park, India
Tadoba National Park is home to Bengal tigers and is one of India's 'Project Tiger' reserves. It also boasts many other large mammals, including leopard, sloth bear, wild dog, striped hyena, jungle cat, antelope and prolific birdlife. It is ideal for those who want to sample a little-known, little-visited, tourist-free national park and tiger reserve.
To find out more about visiting the Tadoba National Park visit our website or phone our specialists on 1-855-838-8478.
Tanjung Puting National Park in Indonesia
Situated in southwest Kalimantan, Tanjung Puting is one of the more accessible national parks on Kalimantan island and is home to a rehabilitation center for orphaned and rescued orangutans. Navigate through the narrow backwaters, under jungle canopy, by local klotok boat and you will see unspoilt rainforest and have the best chance of spotting primates, crocodiles and birdlife.
To find out more about visiting the Tanjung Puting National Park visit our website or phone our specialists on 1-855-838-2110.
The Dana Nature Reserve, Jordan
The Dana Nature Reserve is home to wildlife, jaw-dropping landscapes and thousands of years of history. Situated just north of Petra, it has many trails that can be explored on foot to take in a variety of sights, including canyon scenery, local villages and ancient copper mines.
To find out more about visiting the Dana Nature Reserve in Jordan visit our website or phone our specialists on 1-855-838-6415.
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Zambia's most famous safari park, South Luangwa is full of game and ideal for walking safaris. Most animals can be found by the river, where herds of elephants and buffalo congregate, crocodiles laze on the sandbanks and hippos graze. Impala, giraffe, leopard, zebra, lion and hyena can also be seen in the park.
To find out more about visiting the South Luangwa National Park visit our website or phone our specialists on 1-855-838-1505.
Satpura National Park, India
Satpura National Park has beautiful scenery and a wide range of wildlife, including leopard, antelope, bison, wild dog and wild boar. As the park isn't very well known it doesn't get many tourists, you are free to explore the reserve on foot, by canoe or kayak, by elephant, jeep and from carefully sited hides.
To find out more about visiting Satpura National Park visit our website or phone our specialists on 1-855-838-8478.
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
Isolated and remote, this famous national park is hard to reach and demanding to explore, but rewarding with its spectacular scenery. We recommend an afternoon sail on Lago Grey to approach the glacier of the same name, navigating through vivid blue icebergs on the way. The emerald and turquoise lakes, waterfalls and towering peaks will take your breath away.
To find out more about visiting Torres del Paine National Park visit our website or phone our specialists on 1-855-838-8640.
Yosemite National Park, USA
One of the first wilderness parks in the USA, the park was designated a World Heritage Site in 1984. Best known for its waterfalls, soak in the beauty of this famous national park with its deep valleys, spectacular granite cliffs, lakes, streams and giant sequoia groves.
Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand
Mount Cook is the highest mountain in Australasia and the national park is ideal for relaxed walking and more challenging hikes. Trek to the Truman Glacier, the Hooker valley or just meander along some of the shorter walks, you will be surrounded by beautiful scenery.
To find out more about visiting Mount Cook National Park visit our website or phone our specialists on 1-844-250-3440.
Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
Located on the Osa Peninsula, the Corcovado national park has been protected since 1975 and is particularly good for spotting rare, tropical forest mammals, especially margays, ocelots, tapirs and jaguars.
To find out more about visiting Corcovado National Park visit our website or phone our specialists on 1-855-838-8665.
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