National Park
Tourism Sites
Addo Elephant National Park
🧠 Fact: The third largest national park in South Africa, home to over 600 elephants.
💡 Tip: Try a sundowner drive to see elephants gathering at waterholes.
Info: Addo Elephant National Park, located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, is the country’s third-largest national park and a haven for over 600 elephants. Established in 1931 to protect just 11 elephants, it has grown to encompass diverse ecosystems, including bushveld, forests, and coastal dunes. The park is home to the “Big Seven”: elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard, rhino, great white shark, and southern right whale. Visitors can enjoy self-drive safaris, guided tours, and hiking trails. Addo offers a unique blend of wildlife experiences and conservation success, making it one of South Africa’s most iconic safari destinations.
Death Valley National Park
🧠 Fact: Hottest and driest national park in the U.S.
💡 Tip: Visit Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America.
Info: Death Valley National Park, located in California and Nevada, is one of the hottest and driest places on Earth. Famous for its vast desert landscapes, towering sand dunes, salt flats, and colorful badlands, it offers a unique and dramatic natural environment. Despite harsh conditions, the park is home to diverse wildlife and rare plants. Visitors can explore landmarks like Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America, and Dante’s View for panoramic vistas. Death Valley’s extreme beauty and rugged terrain make it a must-visit destination for adventure seekers and nature lovers.
Gauja National Park
🧠 Fact: Latvia’s largest national park, known for its diverse wildlife, hiking trails, and the famous Gutmanis Cave.
💡 Tip: Bring comfortable shoes for hiking and explore the caves and cliffs.
Info: Gauja National Park is Latvia’s largest and oldest national park, offering a rich mix of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Located around the town of Sigulda, the park features dense forests, rugged cliffs, and the famous Gutmanis Cave—Latvia’s oldest known tourist attraction. It’s a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with well-marked hiking and cycling trails, kayaking routes, and opportunities to spot diverse wildlife. The park also includes medieval castles and charming villages. Whether you're exploring caves or trekking through scenic landscapes, Gauja National Park promises an unforgettable nature experience in the heart of Latvia.
Kenai Fjords National Park
🧠 Fact: Kenai Fjords is a whale-watching haven.
💡 Tip: Take a cruise to see tidewater glaciers.
Info: Kenai Fjords National Park, situated near Seward, Alaska, is a breathtaking expanse where glaciers, mountains, and ocean converge. Encompassing over 600,000 acres, the park's crown jewel is the Harding Icefield, which feeds nearly 40 glaciers cascading into deep fjords .
Royal Natal National Park
🧠 Fact: Part of the Drakensberg World Heritage Site, home to the Amphitheatre, one of South Africa’s most iconic mountain formations.
💡 Tip: Hike to Tugela Falls, the second-highest waterfall in the world.
Info: Royal Natal National Park, located in the Drakensberg Mountains of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is famed for its dramatic landscapes and outdoor adventure opportunities. The park’s highlight is the Amphitheatre, a towering cliff face stretching over 5 kilometers and rising nearly 1,200 meters high, making it one of the largest rock walls in the world. Visitors can explore scenic hiking trails, including the route to the Tugela Falls, the world’s second-highest waterfall. With diverse flora, fauna, and stunning mountain vistas, Royal Natal offers a memorable experience for hikers, nature lovers, and photographers alike.