Discover National Parks Worldwide
Explore the most iconic national parks, wildlife, lodges, and safari activities across the globe.
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Aberdare National Park
Location: Nyeri
Aberdare National Park blends mountains, forests, waterfalls, and wildlife in a 767 km² reserve. Visitors explore lush trails, spot elephants and leopards, and enjoy birding and hiking. Unique lodges like Treetops provide canopy views. The park’s cooler climate and scenic routes make it ideal for nature lovers. Wildlife sightings are frequent along rivers and open moorlands. Photographers, hikers, and families find rewarding experiences here.
View DetailsAddo Elephant National Park
Location: South Africa-Addo / Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)
Addo protects large elephant populations set in a mix of inland and coastal habitats. It now includes marine sections and island reserves. The park offers a strong chance of close wildlife sightings and a variety of lodges and rest camps suited to families and groups.
View DetailsAgulhas National Park
Location: South Africa-L'Agulhas
Agulhas National Park preserves the southern tip of Africa with coastal rock platforms, dunes, a historic lighthouse, and rich fynbos flora. Visitors enjoy quiet walks, tide-pooling, and the sense of standing at the continent
View DetailsAkagera National Park
Location: Rwanda-Kayonza / Kigali
Akagera offers a classic African savannah plus wetland safari, combining game drives with water views and birdlife in eastern Rwanda.
View DetailsCanada-Akami-Uapishkᵁ-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve
Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay
This park delivers remote mountain wilderness with rich wildlife. Here is why: solitude, dramatic scenery, and Arctic biodiversity define the experience. Let’s break it down: backcountry hiking, canoeing, and photography dominate visits.
View DetailsAmboseli National Park
Location: Amboseli
Amboseli National Park offers wide savannahs, iconic Kilimanjaro views, and abundant wildlife. Visitors enjoy game drives with elephants, lions, and giraffes, plus birding in seasonal wetlands. Maasai cultural visits add depth to the experience. Lodges provide comfort with views of wildlife, while early morning drives maximize sightings. Photographers and families alike find memorable adventures here.
View DetailsArabuko Sokoke National Park
Location: Malindi
Arabuko Sokoke National Park offers a rare glimpse into Kenya’s coastal forests. Visitors explore dense woods, mangroves, and scrubland while spotting monkeys, bushbucks, and endemic birds. Conservation tours and guided walks highlight preservation efforts. Forest lodges provide access points and comfortable stays. Birders, ecologists, and adventurous hikers enjoy quiet trails and immersive nature experiences. Early morning walks yield the best sightings, while wet months transform the forest into a vibrant green haven.
View DetailsArusha National Park
Location: Tanzania-Arusha
Arusha National Park offers accessible mountain scenery, lakes with flamingos, and short trails close to Arusha town. It makes a handy first-stop for visitors arriving in northern Tanzania.
View DetailsAugrabies falls national park
Location: South Africa-Augrabies / Upington
Augrabies Falls National Park protects a deep gorge carved by the Orange River and offers dramatic viewpoints over falls and canyons. The park suits short hikes, scenic photography, and birding in a semi-arid setting.
View DetailsAulavik National Park
Location: Canada-Sachs Harbour
Aulavik offers extreme Arctic wilderness with rivers, tundra, and dense muskox herds. Here is why: remote landscapes and wildlife viewing are unmatched. Let’s break it down: canoeing, hiking, and photography dominate every visit.
View DetailsBanff National Park
Location: Canada-Banff
Banff offers iconic turquoise lakes, mountain peaks, and a developed visitor experience. Let’s break it down: day hikes, scenic drives, and cultural sites combine for easy access to alpine nature.
View DetailsBontebok National Park
Location: South Africa-Swellendam
Bontebok National Park focuses on preserving rare lowland grassland and river habitats and offers compact, accessible trails and easy wildlife viewing. It makes a pleasant day visit with family-friendly activities.
View DetailsBruce Peninsula National Park
Location: Canada-Wiarton
Bruce Peninsula blends clear water snorkeling with escarpment hikes and island trips. Next steps: book boat tours to Flowerpot Island.
View Detailsburigi chato-national-park
Location: Tanzania-Burigi-Chato / Kagera
Burigi-Chato provides lake and wetland experiences with strong birdlife and quieter tourism options in northwest Tanzania.
View DetailsBwindi Impenetrable National Park
Location: Uganda-Kanungu / Kisoro
Bwindi combines prime gorilla viewing, great birding, and lush forest trails. It remains a top draw for primate lovers and wilderness hikers.
View DetailsCamdeboo National Park
Location: South Africa-Graaff-Reinet
Camdeboo protects the Valley of Desolation and surrounding semi-arid plains with accessible viewpoints, geological interest, and quiet wildlife viewing. It pairs well with a town stay in Graaff-Reinet for heritage exploration.
View DetailsCape Breton Highlands National Park
Location: Canada-Ingonish
Cape Breton Highlands blends coastal scenery with cultural music and road trips. Next steps: time the Cabot Trail for sunrise or sunset.
View DetailsCentral Island National Park
Location: Lake Turkana
Central Island National Park is a volcanic island in Lake Turkana, offering dramatic craters, hippos, crocodiles, and flamingos. Visitors enjoy boat safaris, birding, and nature walks in this remote wilderness. Lodges along the lake provide comfortable stays, while morning tours maximize wildlife sightings. Unique geology, combined with birdwatching and scenic landscapes, makes it a destination for adventurous travelers and photographers.
View DetailsChyulu Hills National Park
Location: Voi
Chyulu Hills National Park offers rolling volcanic hills, lava caves, and savannah habitats. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback safaris, birdwatching, and photography in a quiet and scenic environment. The park supports elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, and hyenas. Lodges provide comfortable bases for overnight stays. Guided tours enhance safety, wildlife spotting, and understanding of Maasai culture and local flora. Its less crowded trails make it ideal for hikers, photographers, and nature enthusiasts seeking adventure and peaceful landscapes.
View DetailsElk Island National Park
Location: Canada-Fort Saskatchewan
Elk Island provides close-in wildlife recovery stories and easy access to nature near Edmonton. Here is why: the park blends conservation with visitor programs for families and students. Let’s break it down: short trails, lake walks, and safe wildlife viewing scale to half-day visits.
View DetailsForillon National Park
Location: Canada-Gaspé
Forillon combines cliffs, beaches, forests, and rich wildlife. Here is why: visitors can hike, paddle, or camp while experiencing both marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Let’s break it down: sunrise cliff walks, whale spotting, and forest trails provide layered experiences for all types of travelers.
View DetailsGarden Route National Park
Location: South Africa-Knysna/George
Garden Route National Park protects a mosaic of coastal cliffs, indigenous forests, and estuaries. It suits families and active visitors who want short hikes, canoe trips, and scenic drives with seaside stops.
View DetailsGeorgian Bay Islands National Park
Location: Canada-Penetanguishene
Georgian Bay Islands suit paddlers who want short hikes and sheltered island camps. Here is why: islands give varied shoreline scenery in close proximity to mainland launch points.
View DetailsGishwati Mukura National Park
Location: Gishwati / Mukura area
Gishwati-Mukura offers forest walks, primates, and birding in recovering ecosystems with cultural interaction and natural scenery.
View DetailsGlacier National Park
Location: Canada-British Columbia
Glacier National Park offers compact alpine terrain, glacial cirques, and accessible ridge views without massive crowds. Here is why: short routes give big panoramas and a quick mountain reset. Let’s break it down: day-hike loops are family-friendly; longer routes reward fitter hikers.
View DetailsGolden Gate highlands national park
Location: South Africa-Clarens
Golden Gate Highlands sits among sandstone cliffs and highland grasslands with trails, horseback riding, and cultural features. It suits visitors who want scenic hiking and mountain views.
View Detailsgombe-stream-national-park
Location: Tanzania-Kigoma
Gombe Stream National Park protects chimp habitats and hosts world-renowned primate research. It suits visitors focused on primates, research history, and rugged forest walks on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.
View DetailsGrasslands National Park
Location: Canada-Val Marie
Grasslands National Park offers expansive prairie vistas, free-roaming wildlife, and authentic backcountry experiences. Here is why: open skies and rolling hills create a sense of vastness and wilderness. Let’s break it down: day hikes, horseback rides, and camping combine to deliver full prairie immersion.
View DetailsGros Morne National Park
Location: Canada-Woody Point
Gros Morne offers dramatic geology, fjords, and coastal hikes. Next steps: book a Western Brook Pond boat tour and hike the Tablelands.
View DetailsGulf Islands National Park Reserve
Location: Canada-Victoria
This park offers island and marine ecosystems with abundant wildlife. Here is why: paddling, hiking, and observing marine life create immersive experiences. Let’s break it down: plan access via ferry, bring safety gear, and enjoy guided or self-guided adventures.
View DetailsGwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site
Location: Canada-Skidegate (access by sea)
Gwaii Haanas offers deep cultural meaning and remote island ecosystems. Next steps: respect cultural protocols and book transport.
View DetailsHells Gate National Park
Location: Nakuru
Hells Gate National Park offers dramatic gorges, cliffs, geothermal features, and savannah wildlife. Visitors enjoy hiking, cycling, rock climbing, birdwatching, and photography. Buffalo, zebras, baboons, and hyenas roam the park. Lodges and campsites provide accommodation and access to adventure activities. Guided tours ensure safety, route navigation, and wildlife insights. The park suits adventure travelers, photographers, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts seeking scenic landscapes and active exploration.
View DetailsIvvavik National Park
Location: Canada-Inuvik
Ivvavik provides Arctic wilderness with caribou migrations, tundra, and rivers. Here is why: true backcountry experience is rare in North America. Let’s break it down: hiking, canoeing, and wildlife observation define each visit.
View DetailsJasper National Park
Location: Canada-Jasper
Jasper offers broad vistas, glaciers, and quiet backcountry. Next steps: plan drives along Icefields Parkway and reserve tours early.
View Detailskaroo national park
Location: South Africa-Prince Albert
Karoo National Park displays classic semi-arid Karoo scenery with quiet drives, stargazing, and opportunities to see adapted mammals and birds. The park suits visitors seeking a low-density, contemplative nature experience.
View Detailskatavi national park
Location: Tanzania-Katavi / Mpanda
Katavi delivers a remote, high-reward safari with seasonal concentrations of wildlife and a strong sense of wilderness for fly-in guests and dedicated safari-goers.
View DetailsKejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Location: Canada-Caledonia
Kejimkujik blends wilderness lakes, forested trails, and cultural history, giving visitors a full outdoor and heritage experience. Here is why: paddling, hiking, and history intersect in a single park. Let’s break it down: day trips, multi-day canoeing, and winter activities provide year-round opportunities.
View DetailsKgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Location: South Africa-!Xaus (region) / Twee Rivieren (South African entrance)
Kgalagadi offers a remote Kalahari experience: stark red dunes, large predators that favor open country, and minimal facilities that reward self-reliant travelers. Camps are basic but comfortable and situate you close to waterholes for good viewing.
View Detailskibale-national-park
Location: Uganda-Fort Portal
Kibale gives primate-rich forest walks and chimp trekking in a lush West Uganda forest. It complements forest and savannah safaris well.
View Detailskigosi national park
Location: Tanzania-Kigosi / Geita
Kigosi offers wetland and river-based wildlife exploration with focus on birdlife and aquatic species across a remote patchwork of freshwater habitats.
View DetailsKilimanjaro National Park
Location: Tanzania-Moshi
Kilimanjaro combines a mountaineering challenge with rare montane ecosystems in a compact route series. It suits trekkers and climbers seeking a high-altitude goal and natural variety.
View DetailsKisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park
Location: Diani
Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park offers an underwater adventure with vibrant coral reefs, dolphins, turtles, and manta rays. Visitors enjoy snorkeling, diving, and boat safaris while exploring small islands and sandbanks. Lodges nearby provide easy access and comfort. Morning trips are best for calm waters and active marine life. Conservation efforts maintain biodiversity, making it ideal for nature enthusiasts and marine photographers.
View Detailskitulo national park
Location: Tanzania-Kitulo / Mbeya
Kitulo provides a highland botanical showcase of wildflowers and orchids with hiking opportunities and a quiet, montane atmosphere for botanists and photographers.
View Detailskitulo southern plateau
Location: Tanzania-Kitulo Plateau / Mbeya
Kitulo southern plateau provides a highland floral spectacle with quiet trails, endemic plants, and a strong botanical focus for hikers and photographers.
View DetailsKootenay National Park
Location: Canada-Radium Hot Springs
Kootenay offers restorative hot springs and mountain hikes that suit mixed groups.
View DetailsKora National Park
Location: Garissa
Kora National Park features savannah plains, riverine forests, and the Tana River, supporting elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, and diverse birdlife. Visitors enjoy game drives, wildlife photography, birdwatching, and learning about conservation history. Lodges and camps provide accommodation near the park. Guided tours enhance wildlife spotting, safety, and educational experiences. Kora is ideal for photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, and travelers seeking remote safari adventures and historical insights into lion conservation.
View DetailsKouchibouguac National Park
Location: Canada-Richibucto
This park offers coastal, forest, and marsh ecosystems. Here is why: cycling, canoeing, and wildlife observation create immersive nature experiences. Let’s break it down: plan for tides, pack insect protection, and explore trails and beaches.
View DetailsKouchibouguac National Park
Location: Canada-Richibucto
Kouchibouguac offers dunes, lagoons, beaches, and salt marshes for immersive coastal experiences. Here is why: visitors can hike, paddle, cycle, and observe wildlife within close distances. Let’s break it down: beaches, estuaries, and inland trails create varied daily exploration.
View DetailsKruger National Park
Location: South Africa-Skukuza
Kruger National Park occupies a vast swath of northeastern South Africa. It includes varied habitats and a high density of large mammals. The park fits multiple stay styles: self-drive, guided drives, and walking safaris. Camp facilities range from basic to comfortable, and several private concessions offer luxury options close to park boundaries.
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