Underwater macrocosm, ice cave, pink sea of ​​flamingos, erupting geysers and rare animal species. The most beautiful national parks in the world not only enchant you with their diversity, but also make you dizzy (very pleasantly).

You probably don’t need any convincing to visit them. For is there anything more beautiful than the natural beauty of the earth? Below is a list of 10 national parks from around the world that delight and amaze.

1. Plitvice Lakes National Park – Croatia, Europe
2. Torres del Paine National Park – Chile, South America
3. Lake Nakuru National Park – Kenya, Africa
4. Vatnajökull National Park – Iceland
5. Galapagos National Park – Galapagos Province, Ecuador
6. Yellowstone National Park – United States, North America
7. Sagarmatha National Park – Nepal, Asia
8. Kruger National Park – South Africa, Africa
9. Sipadan National Park – Malaysia, Asia
10. Denali National Park – Alaska, North America

Behind the mountains, behind the forests, between 16 lakes and 90 waterfalls connected by 18 kilometers of footbridges, hides a fairytale country.. We know that mathematics does not fit this description, but it is necessary to understand the phenomenon of the Plitvice Lakes.

Torres means “towers” ​​in Spanish. But what does Paine mean? The travelers laugh at the “pain”. Because it is so difficult to get to this extraordinary place. And it’s even more difficult to visit Torres del Paine. Do you see them in direct sunlight? It’s not obvious at all. The weather in Patagonia is extremely unpredictable.

Among Kenya’s national parks, Lake Nakuru is one of the smallest, but certainly the most interesting to see.. The stars here are the pink flamingos, but there are also marabou, pelicans, ibises, African eagles… It’s absolutely breathtaking!

Take the giant glacier (the second largest in Europe), a blue ice cave, volcanic activity is added, and everything is overcome by the erosion of rivers and geothermal springs. You will get the lunar landscape of Vatnajokull National Park.

Perhaps that’s why, in the 1960s, American astronauts preparing for a flight to the Moon were trained here. These areas provide important habitat for reindeer and are also known for their interesting educational activities.

Made famous by Charles Darwin, the creator of the theory of evolution, they are today experiencing an ecological revolution. Regulations regarding visiting the Galapagos National Park (including the Aquatic Reserve) are becoming increasingly restrictive. Of course, like in other parks, you are not allowed to touch the animals (although they sometimes approach or swim up to you).

It is also advisable to go everywhere with a guide. Everything so as not to inadvertently disrupt the delicate ecosystem of the islands. The biggest attraction are the underwater expeditions, during which you can see, among other things: hammerhead sharks. However, elephant turtles and iguanas remain the symbols of the park.

When the first European described the wonders of Yellowstone Park, he was accused of making things up. How can you believe that yellow mountains, colorful lakes and geysers erupt with the precision of a Swiss watch?

Mount Everest and seven other Himalayan colossi with a height exceeding 7,000 meters. m – these are the main magnets that attract people to Sagarmatha National Park.

It includes snow-capped peaks (their height varies from 2,800 to 8,848 m), glaciers and deep valleys inhabited by rare animals such as snow leopards and small pandas. Everyone who goes hiking, for example to go to base camp, passes through the park.

Safari? It’s an iconic place! It’s all here The big five, including approximately 1,300 white and 200 black rhinos. And many other animals. Due to the asphalt roads, you can get there with your own car, not necessarily an off-road vehicle.

Its name commemorates the South African politician considered a hero of South African history, Paul Kruger.. It was he who, in 1898, proclaimed the creation of a state protected area, which in 1926 was transformed into the Kruger National Park.

The extraordinary richness of the coral reef and the guarantee of a face-to-face encounter with a shark or a turtle. Sipadan Marine Park in Malaysia is a truly unique place.

Unusual shapes and forms, Thousands of species of fish, corals and anemones – The Celebes Sea surrounding Sipadan is one of the richest marine ecosystems in the world. – all this awaits divers on the shores of Sipadan. It’s the dream of everyone who’s been bitten by the diving bug.

You may feel like you’re on a school trip because you’re traveling in a yellow school bus. (Other cars are not allowed here). Guests are attracted here, among other things: grizzly bears, gray wolves, elk and salmon swimming in mountain rivers. The latter can be consumed in all the park’s restaurants.

They are best in those with views of North America’s highest peak, McKinley (6,194 m above sea level).. The six thousand eternally snow-capped in Indian language is called Denali. Conditions of Alaska are harsh: it has been winter for nine months, strong winds are blowing, the roads are impassable. However, you can observe the spectacular Northern Lights there.