15 Greatest Natural Wonders of the World
1. Serengeti Migration.
The Serengeti ecosystem is located in northwestern Tanzania and extends to southwestern Kenya. The region hosts the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet
and one of the most breathtaking events in the animal kingdom. Every year, one million wildebeest and 200,000 zebra make a 300 mile round trip from the Southern Serengeti in
Tanzania to the northern edge of the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. The Great Migration is probably Africa’s greatest safari spectacle and the most exceptional natural wonder of the world.
2. Amazon Rainforest.
3. Ha Long Bay.
4. Grand Canyon.
Renowned the world over, the Grand Canyon needs no introduction. One of the largest canyon in the world really has to be seen to be properly appreciated.Whether you visit the North, South, East or West Rim areas,it’s always a giant sculpture of light and shadow that barrels its way across an awesome landscape.Around the national park that encompasses it there are a whole host of trails and viewpoints;Cape Royal on the North Rim is a top vista of many major parts of the Grand Canyon. You can even reach down to the canyon floor, over a mile down in some places, via steep, meandering trails.
5. Victoria Falls.
If you thought that Niagara Falls was large, well, Victoria Falls dwarfs it with its colossal curtain of water that stretches for 1,708 metres, reaching 108 metres in height. It is these epic proportions that make Victoria Falls the largest waterfall in the world. Breathtaking to behold, the endless flow of water that tumbles over the cliff almost defies belief. Fittingly,the cacophonous roar that rises from the gorge below and the fine spray that hangs in the air saw the falls named 'The Smoke That Thunders' in the local Lozi language. Nestled on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls truly needs to be seen to be believed.
6. Mount Bromo
Mount Bromo is an active volcano and part of the Tengger massif, in East Java.At 2,329 meters it is not the highest peak of the massif, but it is the most well known. The area is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Java. The top of the volcano has been blown off and the crater inside constantly belches white smoke. It is surrounded by the Sea of Sand of fine volcanic sand. The overall effect is unsettlingly unearthly.
7. Antarctica.
Antarctica, on average, is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on the planet, and has the highest average elevation of all the continents. Although about 98% of Antarctica is covered by ice, it is technically a desert with very little precipitation. Antarctica is colder than the Arctic because much of the continent is more than 2 miles above sea level,and because the Arctic Ocean covers the north polar zone transferring the ocean’s relative warmth through the icepack. Sea life of Antarctica include penguins, blue whales, orcas, and seals.
8. Great Barrier Reef.
The largest coral reef system on the face of the earth, the Great Barrier Reef is simply colossal.Stretching for over 1,400 miles, it is remarkably visible from space, with 900 islands dot this enormous ecosystem. Snorkeling and scuba diving are the best ways to experience the joys of the rich underwater world, while boat trips, kayaking, and even helicopter rides offer another view of the reef’s gargantuan proportions. Gently sailing through the perfect turquoise waters, dolphins,sea turtles and the reef itself are visible below the waves, is an unforgettable experience.
9. The Northern Lights.
An incredible natural phenomenon, the polar lights and their captivating colors, shapes, and swirls appear when there is solar activity. The best chance to spot them will be in the winter, when the nights are longer. The further north you go, and the further you travel away from cities, the better your view will be. Besides watching them out of your window, you can also take tours into the wilderness to see the shimmering lights from secluded,light-free spots and stay at cosy cabins and campgrounds.
10. Zhangjiajie National Forest.
Located in northwest Hunan Province, Zhangjiajie National Forest boasts some of the most impressive and spectacular landscapes in China. Part of the Wuling Mountain Range, the scenic area is particularly famous for the thousands of pillars and peaks that punctuate the park. Often shrouded in mist, these karst formations look incredible, and many of them tower over two hundred meters high. Covered in sub-tropical rainforest, they rise above plunging ravines and deep gorges, with sparkling rivers, lakes, and waterfalls found here and there.
11. Pamukkale.
Pamukkale, meaning “cotton castle” in Turkish, is an unreal landscape in western Turkey,famous for its white terraces. The terraces are made of travertine,a sedimentary rock deposited by water with a very high mineral content from the hot springs.People have bathed in its pools for thousands of years.The ancient Greek city of Hierapolis was built on top of the hot springs by the kings of Pergamon.The ruins of the baths and other Greek monuments can still be seen at the site.
12. Galapagos Islands.
If you want to get a glimpse of what prehistoric animals may have looked like,head to the Galapagos Islands. The animals are like no other place on earth, and include giant tortoises and scary-looking iguanas. They were the impetus for Charles Darwin’s controversial 19th century book, On the Origin of Species. This archipelago of 18 major islands, about 550 miles off the coast of Ecuador, was formed – and are still being formed – by volcanic action.
13. Sahara Desert.
The Sahara is the world’s largest hot desert covering most of Northern Africa,making it almost as large as the United States. Contrary to popular belief, large sand dunes form only a minor part of the Sahara. Most of the desert consists of largely barren, rocky plateaus,with very little sand. The Sahara receives less than three inches of rain a year on average. Even in the Sahara’s wettest areas, it may rain only once or twice a week and not rain again for years.
14. Iguazu Falls.
Made up of some 275 different cascades, falls, and drops,Iguazu Falls on the Argentine-Brazilian border is the world's largest waterfall system. As such,it is the only waterfall that can rival or possibly even surpass Victoria Falls.For almost three kilometres in total, gorgeous falls course over the Parana Plateau,with the undoubted highlight being Devil's Throat Canyon. This is best witnessed from the Brazilian side's viewing platform, where you are greeted with teeming sheets of water, a deafening roar, and a fine spray. With lush rainforest lying around it, the falls are a treat to visit. Visitors can take boat trips along the Iguazu River or explore the nearby paths and trails.
15. Yellowstone.
The granddaddy of American national parks, Yellowstone is the oldest in the United States and the world, having been founded in 1872. When it was first discovered, stories of the magnificence of the area were passed off as lies and tall tales. You can see why: erupting geysers here belch steam and water, such as the clockwork Old Faithful. There are boiling hot springs,like the Grand Prismatic Spring; thanks to differing temperatures and minerals as the waters spread out, this is a veritable rainbow of unbelievable colors. There’s even the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone – a natural wonder in granite. This place is a true icon of must-see nature.