The world is vast and full of natural wonders: there are endless rivers, forests that are waiting to be explored, thousands of protected nature reserves, reefs where no one has just dived ... Why this effort to go to the same places? There are many protected areas and natural parks that are waiting to be discovered. Maybe they are not as accessible and comfortable, but the reward is a true pioneer discovering them feel alone (or almost).
1. Pass National Park Llogaraja (Albania)
The arrival here firry (1025 m) is a high point of the trip by Albania. If you have been sunbathing on the beaches of the south coast, it seems impossible that after a steep climb with hairpin bends one is found in the mountains. The scenery is magnificent, with flamur pisha (pine flag) -a tree that resembles the eagle teaches Albanians, the clouds descending over the mountains, the plains shepherds leading their flocks and thick forests where dwell deer, wild boar and wolves.
2. Kissama National Park (Angola)
One of the largest, empty and surreal parks in Africa, Kissama is also the most accessible of Angola park. In these 990 000 hectares of coastal spotted twisted baobabs inhabit savanna elephants, water buffalo, antelope and black sea turtles.
3. Waza National Park (Cameroon)
© tlongacre
The most accessible national parks in Cameroon is also the best for wildlife. Although not comparable with those of East Africa, you can spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, antelopes and, hopefully, lions. The best time is between late March and April, since animals congregate at water holes before the rains. The park is closed during the rainy season, also known for its many species of birds. All vehicles must have a guide, and walking is not allowed.
4. The Penguins Natural Monument ( Chile )
Each year, about 60,000 pairs of Magellanic penguins come together in Magdalena Island, off the coast of Punta Arenas in Region XII of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica. From October to March, see them move, watch the nests and feed their babies is silky superb experience.
5. Virunga National Park Montes (Congo)
© MONUSCO Photos
There are few experiences in the most impressive and unforgettable world face to face with a mountain gorilla. Six families of these creatures inhabit this reserve where it is possible to visit them in ranger-led circuits. The best time to meet a family is mid-morning, after they have eaten and come to rest.
6. Noubale-Ndoki National Park (Congo)
A team of National Geographic magazine, who visited the newly created park Noubale-Ndoki in the mid-nineties, called this corner of north "last Eden" of the earth, and it is precisely that: the world before chainsaws arrived. This vast region of swampy forest is home to populations of western lowland gorillas, elephants, chimpanzees and other species. His attraction for visitors is the ease with which the creatures, for example, in his famous natural light, which nourished herds of elephants and gorillas are concentrated.
7. Morne Trois Pitons National Park (Dominica)
It pays to have different shades of green in the breathtaking landscape of the Morne Trois Pitons, protected by UNESCO: a stunning mixture of lakes, fumaroles, volcanoes, hot springs and dense jungle. This park covers 6879 Ha volcanic mountainous interior of Dominica, and consists mainly of primitive rainforest, from dense jungles with high gommiers of big trunk to the cloud forest that covers the Morne Trois Pitons (1387 m), the second highest mountain Dominica. The park covers places like the Boiling, Boeri and Middleham Freshwater lakes and waterfalls.
8. Podocarpus National Park ( Ecuador )
© Vaclav Synáček
Near the Peruvian border is one of the less visited reserves in the southern highlands of Ecuador. With altitudes of 900-3600 m, Podocarpus houses an impressive variety of flora and fauna; it is estimated that here a 3000 plant species (many endemic) and bird lovers await them no less than 600 species. Añádanse trails, mountain lakes and enlarged views, and the result is one of the most unique places in Ecuador.
9. Simien mountains (Ethiopia)
With a landscape of deep canyons and jagged peaks strangely, these spectacular mountains are a natural wonder no more, but an important reserve that protects several species endemic animals. Here, visitors can sit among a gaggle of gelada monkeys in Sankaber and take memorable hikes, but is also accessible by car.
10. Mayumba National Park (Gabon)
Here you can bodysurfing watching the distance the emergence of humpback whales in the Mayumba National Park. Closer to the Congo to Libreville, Mayumba seem the end of the world; rightly mention foreign softly park is home of whales covered with barnacles and sea turtles timid, and the spirits of the ancestors, according to locals, the land silenced. Flights to Mayumba are intermittent; It can be made by land all the way, but it's a long journey.
11. Monye Alen National Park (Equatorial Guinea)
¿Gorillas in Equatorial Guinea? Well yes. This is one of the lesser known national parks in Africa and cheaper for a family of gorillas picnic. Its lush jungle and velvety also hosts chimpanzees, forest elephants, baboons, crocodiles and noisy frogs the size of a football.
12. Tanjung Puting National Park (Borneo, Indonesia )
© Megan Coughlin
The African Queen coincides with National Geographic in this popular national park, where you can interact with the largest Asian ape, the orangutan, besides through the jungle on a private houseboat. The classic three-day cruise takes a route back and forth by the Sungai Sekonyer to Camp Leakey, with stops at various platforms feeding orangutans and wildlife watching. Experience is a real journey of adventure, suitable for everyone.
13. Gunung Leuser National Park (Sumatra, Indonesia )
This vast expanse of rainforest that blankets the mountains and valleys of northern Sumatra is full of animal life threefold, shrieks and roars. It is the dream of any naturalist and adventurer. Riverside chocolate color, the people of Ketambe is fantastic to rest a few days. But more importantly, it is an ideal for hiking expeditions undertake several days in search of howler monkeys, orangutans and perhaps the odd tiger base camp.
14. Nature Reserve Aksu-Zabagyly (Kazakhstan)
1319 km 2 of valleys and mountains that rises to the Kyrgyz and Uzbek borders is the oldest nature reserve in the country (1926) and one of the most visited.
At the west end of the mountain range of Alatau Talassky it occupies from the edge of the steppe at 1200 m to 4239 m in Pik Sayram. The traveler can see ibex, argalíes, red marmots, eagles, vultures and bears, especially in spring.
15. Sehlanyane National Park ( Lesotho )
Nestled in the bowels of the injured Maluti mountains, this reserve protects 5600 has a beautiful area of unspoilt nature high, covering the country's only indigenous forest. Undervalued and barely visited, it is away from everything and is perfect for hiking. A one-day routes must be added a hard walk of 39 km running from Ts'ehlanyane to Bokong Nature Reserve, southwest, passing through some of the most spectacular scenery in the country.
16. Marojejy National Park (Madagascar)
© Frank Vassen
With cloud forest, thick jungle full of roots of trees and waterfalls, Marojejy is a primal place where the "Angel of the Forest", the sifaka endemic, lives in misty mountains and the massif of Marojejy excels through the canopy.
A trail crescendo reaches its climax with the arduous climb to the top (2132 m). Permits for Marojejy also entitle the holder to enter the remote and beautiful Special Reserve Anjanaharibe-Sud, where travelers will be rewarded with the wail of the indri.
17. National Park Biogradska Gora (Montenegro)
Nestled in the folds of the mountains Bjelasica, Biogradska Gora has a quiet environment, lonely and untouched. Its main attraction is the beautiful Lake Biograd, but also other attractions await in the paths that cross one of the most important stretches of virgin forest are preserved in Europe. Unlike the rocky terrain that characterizes much of the country's mountains, it is a lush place each fall sports a colorful spectacle.
18. Elephant Safari, Chitwan National Park ( Nepal )
© Nomad Tales
Located in the "other Nepal", the humid lowlands, Chitwan is one of the best places in Asia to see wildlife and ideal for safari dress, ride an elephant and penetrating the mist of dawn in search of site rhinos and tigers. In addition, no shortage of activities, from visiting the pachyderms to bath time to go Tharu villages; the more adventurous can take a guided walk through the eerie jungle walk.
19. Estero Padre Ramos Nature Reserve (Nicaragua)
This vast nature reserve located in the northwestern corner of the territory of Nicaragua is the largest mangrove forest remaining in Central America, inhabited by ocelots, alligators and a myriad of birds. Although it is a wild corner, its rudimentary tourist services allow access to the mangroves, beaches where sea turtles lay their eggs and communities in the area.
20. Volcan Baru National Park (Panama)
Panama's only volcano, the highest peak 3478 m, dominates the misty highlands of Chiriqui. Enthusiasts can afford the steep and muddy climb before dawn and see the Atlantic and Pacific at a time; a more sensible option is to cross the beautiful Quetzal trail, which runs through the park, crosses the Caldera river and can see exotic orchids, tapirs and resplendent quetzals.
21. Manu National Park ( Peru )
It lets go through three climate zones, from the back with andianas mountains to cloud forests on the lower slopes, way from the depths of the jungle. It has long been the best protected natural area of the country, home to legendary creatures such as anacondas, tapirs, jaguars and thousands of macaws eat clay particles decorating with color. In the deep forest, the tribes live like centuries ago, with little contact with the outside world.
22. Nyungwe National Park (Rwanda)
With at least 13 primate species, a rich bird life complexity and a degree of unusual biodiversity, the reserve has been classified as one of the most important conservation areas of the continent. His immense forest is home to families of chimpanzees (accustomed to humans) and a huge herd of colobus over 400 copies. So, whether it is on the trail of the man kin or simply looking for a waterfall, Nyungwe Tarzan certainly bring forth in us all.
23. Uda Walawe National Park ( Sri Lanka )
© davida3
This large stretch of savannah grasslands centered Uda Walawe reservoir is the closest to East Africa in Sri Lanka. There are herds of buffalo (some domesticated), sambar, crocodiles, lots of birds and Indian elephants; in the case of this mammal, Uda Walawe equals or exceeds the number of copies to many of the famous national parks of East Africa.
24. Ruaha National Park ( Tanzania )
This rugged reservation is baobabs curd with protected areas around the home of one of the largest populations of elephants in the country. An ideal place to observe them is next to the wonderful Great Ruaha River at sunrise or sunset, when they head to the shore for a snack or take a dip in the company of hippos, antelope and over 400 bird species. For an unforgettable trip, there's nothing like combining the visit to the park with a tour of the southern highlands.
25. Kidepo Valley National Park (Uganda)
This lost in the northeastern part of the country, near the Sudanese border, the valley offers the most breathtaking scenery in all protected areas in Uganda. The 1442 km2 of savannah of Kidepo Valley National Park is bordered by mountains and cut by rocky ridges. Kidepo blanket species not seen elsewhere in the country, such as cheetahs, bat-eared foxes, wolves ground, caracal and kudu and large concentrations of elephants, zebras, buffalo, bushbuck, giraffes, lions, jackals, hyenas and crocodiles Nile. The list of the 500 bird species slash (second only to Queen Elizabeth National Park, largest). carnival 2016
1. Pass National Park Llogaraja (Albania)
The arrival here firry (1025 m) is a high point of the trip by Albania. If you have been sunbathing on the beaches of the south coast, it seems impossible that after a steep climb with hairpin bends one is found in the mountains. The scenery is magnificent, with flamur pisha (pine flag) -a tree that resembles the eagle teaches Albanians, the clouds descending over the mountains, the plains shepherds leading their flocks and thick forests where dwell deer, wild boar and wolves.
2. Kissama National Park (Angola)
One of the largest, empty and surreal parks in Africa, Kissama is also the most accessible of Angola park. In these 990 000 hectares of coastal spotted twisted baobabs inhabit savanna elephants, water buffalo, antelope and black sea turtles.
3. Waza National Park (Cameroon)
© tlongacre The most accessible national parks in Cameroon is also the best for wildlife. Although not comparable with those of East Africa, you can spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, antelopes and, hopefully, lions. The best time is between late March and April, since animals congregate at water holes before the rains. The park is closed during the rainy season, also known for its many species of birds. All vehicles must have a guide, and walking is not allowed.
4. The Penguins Natural Monument ( Chile )
Each year, about 60,000 pairs of Magellanic penguins come together in Magdalena Island, off the coast of Punta Arenas in Region XII of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica. From October to March, see them move, watch the nests and feed their babies is silky superb experience.
5. Virunga National Park Montes (Congo)
© MONUSCO Photos There are few experiences in the most impressive and unforgettable world face to face with a mountain gorilla. Six families of these creatures inhabit this reserve where it is possible to visit them in ranger-led circuits. The best time to meet a family is mid-morning, after they have eaten and come to rest.
6. Noubale-Ndoki National Park (Congo)
A team of National Geographic magazine, who visited the newly created park Noubale-Ndoki in the mid-nineties, called this corner of north "last Eden" of the earth, and it is precisely that: the world before chainsaws arrived. This vast region of swampy forest is home to populations of western lowland gorillas, elephants, chimpanzees and other species. His attraction for visitors is the ease with which the creatures, for example, in his famous natural light, which nourished herds of elephants and gorillas are concentrated.
7. Morne Trois Pitons National Park (Dominica)
It pays to have different shades of green in the breathtaking landscape of the Morne Trois Pitons, protected by UNESCO: a stunning mixture of lakes, fumaroles, volcanoes, hot springs and dense jungle. This park covers 6879 Ha volcanic mountainous interior of Dominica, and consists mainly of primitive rainforest, from dense jungles with high gommiers of big trunk to the cloud forest that covers the Morne Trois Pitons (1387 m), the second highest mountain Dominica. The park covers places like the Boiling, Boeri and Middleham Freshwater lakes and waterfalls.
8. Podocarpus National Park ( Ecuador )
© Vaclav Synáček Near the Peruvian border is one of the less visited reserves in the southern highlands of Ecuador. With altitudes of 900-3600 m, Podocarpus houses an impressive variety of flora and fauna; it is estimated that here a 3000 plant species (many endemic) and bird lovers await them no less than 600 species. Añádanse trails, mountain lakes and enlarged views, and the result is one of the most unique places in Ecuador.
9. Simien mountains (Ethiopia)
With a landscape of deep canyons and jagged peaks strangely, these spectacular mountains are a natural wonder no more, but an important reserve that protects several species endemic animals. Here, visitors can sit among a gaggle of gelada monkeys in Sankaber and take memorable hikes, but is also accessible by car.
10. Mayumba National Park (Gabon)
Here you can bodysurfing watching the distance the emergence of humpback whales in the Mayumba National Park. Closer to the Congo to Libreville, Mayumba seem the end of the world; rightly mention foreign softly park is home of whales covered with barnacles and sea turtles timid, and the spirits of the ancestors, according to locals, the land silenced. Flights to Mayumba are intermittent; It can be made by land all the way, but it's a long journey.
11. Monye Alen National Park (Equatorial Guinea)
¿Gorillas in Equatorial Guinea? Well yes. This is one of the lesser known national parks in Africa and cheaper for a family of gorillas picnic. Its lush jungle and velvety also hosts chimpanzees, forest elephants, baboons, crocodiles and noisy frogs the size of a football.
12. Tanjung Puting National Park (Borneo, Indonesia )
© Megan Coughlin The African Queen coincides with National Geographic in this popular national park, where you can interact with the largest Asian ape, the orangutan, besides through the jungle on a private houseboat. The classic three-day cruise takes a route back and forth by the Sungai Sekonyer to Camp Leakey, with stops at various platforms feeding orangutans and wildlife watching. Experience is a real journey of adventure, suitable for everyone.
13. Gunung Leuser National Park (Sumatra, Indonesia )
This vast expanse of rainforest that blankets the mountains and valleys of northern Sumatra is full of animal life threefold, shrieks and roars. It is the dream of any naturalist and adventurer. Riverside chocolate color, the people of Ketambe is fantastic to rest a few days. But more importantly, it is an ideal for hiking expeditions undertake several days in search of howler monkeys, orangutans and perhaps the odd tiger base camp.
14. Nature Reserve Aksu-Zabagyly (Kazakhstan)
1319 km 2 of valleys and mountains that rises to the Kyrgyz and Uzbek borders is the oldest nature reserve in the country (1926) and one of the most visited.
At the west end of the mountain range of Alatau Talassky it occupies from the edge of the steppe at 1200 m to 4239 m in Pik Sayram. The traveler can see ibex, argalíes, red marmots, eagles, vultures and bears, especially in spring.
15. Sehlanyane National Park ( Lesotho )
Nestled in the bowels of the injured Maluti mountains, this reserve protects 5600 has a beautiful area of unspoilt nature high, covering the country's only indigenous forest. Undervalued and barely visited, it is away from everything and is perfect for hiking. A one-day routes must be added a hard walk of 39 km running from Ts'ehlanyane to Bokong Nature Reserve, southwest, passing through some of the most spectacular scenery in the country.
16. Marojejy National Park (Madagascar)
© Frank Vassen With cloud forest, thick jungle full of roots of trees and waterfalls, Marojejy is a primal place where the "Angel of the Forest", the sifaka endemic, lives in misty mountains and the massif of Marojejy excels through the canopy.
A trail crescendo reaches its climax with the arduous climb to the top (2132 m). Permits for Marojejy also entitle the holder to enter the remote and beautiful Special Reserve Anjanaharibe-Sud, where travelers will be rewarded with the wail of the indri.
17. National Park Biogradska Gora (Montenegro)
Nestled in the folds of the mountains Bjelasica, Biogradska Gora has a quiet environment, lonely and untouched. Its main attraction is the beautiful Lake Biograd, but also other attractions await in the paths that cross one of the most important stretches of virgin forest are preserved in Europe. Unlike the rocky terrain that characterizes much of the country's mountains, it is a lush place each fall sports a colorful spectacle.
18. Elephant Safari, Chitwan National Park ( Nepal )
© Nomad Tales Located in the "other Nepal", the humid lowlands, Chitwan is one of the best places in Asia to see wildlife and ideal for safari dress, ride an elephant and penetrating the mist of dawn in search of site rhinos and tigers. In addition, no shortage of activities, from visiting the pachyderms to bath time to go Tharu villages; the more adventurous can take a guided walk through the eerie jungle walk.
19. Estero Padre Ramos Nature Reserve (Nicaragua)
This vast nature reserve located in the northwestern corner of the territory of Nicaragua is the largest mangrove forest remaining in Central America, inhabited by ocelots, alligators and a myriad of birds. Although it is a wild corner, its rudimentary tourist services allow access to the mangroves, beaches where sea turtles lay their eggs and communities in the area.
20. Volcan Baru National Park (Panama)
Panama's only volcano, the highest peak 3478 m, dominates the misty highlands of Chiriqui. Enthusiasts can afford the steep and muddy climb before dawn and see the Atlantic and Pacific at a time; a more sensible option is to cross the beautiful Quetzal trail, which runs through the park, crosses the Caldera river and can see exotic orchids, tapirs and resplendent quetzals.
21. Manu National Park ( Peru )
It lets go through three climate zones, from the back with andianas mountains to cloud forests on the lower slopes, way from the depths of the jungle. It has long been the best protected natural area of the country, home to legendary creatures such as anacondas, tapirs, jaguars and thousands of macaws eat clay particles decorating with color. In the deep forest, the tribes live like centuries ago, with little contact with the outside world.
22. Nyungwe National Park (Rwanda)
With at least 13 primate species, a rich bird life complexity and a degree of unusual biodiversity, the reserve has been classified as one of the most important conservation areas of the continent. His immense forest is home to families of chimpanzees (accustomed to humans) and a huge herd of colobus over 400 copies. So, whether it is on the trail of the man kin or simply looking for a waterfall, Nyungwe Tarzan certainly bring forth in us all.
23. Uda Walawe National Park ( Sri Lanka )
© davida3 This large stretch of savannah grasslands centered Uda Walawe reservoir is the closest to East Africa in Sri Lanka. There are herds of buffalo (some domesticated), sambar, crocodiles, lots of birds and Indian elephants; in the case of this mammal, Uda Walawe equals or exceeds the number of copies to many of the famous national parks of East Africa.
24. Ruaha National Park ( Tanzania )
This rugged reservation is baobabs curd with protected areas around the home of one of the largest populations of elephants in the country. An ideal place to observe them is next to the wonderful Great Ruaha River at sunrise or sunset, when they head to the shore for a snack or take a dip in the company of hippos, antelope and over 400 bird species. For an unforgettable trip, there's nothing like combining the visit to the park with a tour of the southern highlands.
25. Kidepo Valley National Park (Uganda)
This lost in the northeastern part of the country, near the Sudanese border, the valley offers the most breathtaking scenery in all protected areas in Uganda. The 1442 km2 of savannah of Kidepo Valley National Park is bordered by mountains and cut by rocky ridges. Kidepo blanket species not seen elsewhere in the country, such as cheetahs, bat-eared foxes, wolves ground, caracal and kudu and large concentrations of elephants, zebras, buffalo, bushbuck, giraffes, lions, jackals, hyenas and crocodiles Nile. The list of the 500 bird species slash (second only to Queen Elizabeth National Park, largest). carnival 2016
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