{"id":23426,"date":"2012-11-20T11:21:10","date_gmt":"2012-11-20T11:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/?p=23426"},"modified":"2018-11-07T13:46:04","modified_gmt":"2018-11-07T13:46:04","slug":"worlds-top-5-national-parks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/worlds-top-5-national-parks.htm","title":{"rendered":"World&#8217;s Top 5 National Parks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef3dfa9c754\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef3dfa9c754\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/worlds-top-5-national-parks.htm\/#machu_picchu_historic_sanctuary_peru\" >Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary, Peru<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/worlds-top-5-national-parks.htm\/#galapagos_national_park_ecuador\" >Galapagos National Park, Ecuador<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/worlds-top-5-national-parks.htm\/#fiordland_national_park_new_zealand\" >Fiordland National Park, New Zealand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/worlds-top-5-national-parks.htm\/#matobo_national_park_bulawayo\" >Matobo National Park, Bulawayo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>A holiday is not complete without a visit to the vacation Area, Park or zoo where some boast natural game reserves, some have the most wonderful and exciting animals on display while there are also some that are places to enjoy the serenity and the natural beauty that lingers around there. A number of vacation spots are famous for their parks and natural beauty; the top 5 have been given below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kruger National Park, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/cheap-flights-to\/south-africa\/\">South Africa<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>The Kruger National is the largest game reserve in Africa and covers an extensive area. The park has Zimbabwe and Mozambique surrounding it to the North and the East and has some of the largest collection of animals. It has also been designated by the UN as a biosphere reserve. The park has 9 main gates and each one has been named according to the type of animals present near it. The Kruger National is visited by tourists all over the world and is a wonderful place to enjoy nature.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/airfare-deals\/fly-swiftly-and-stunningly-with-virgin-atlantic-airways.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fly Swiftly and Stunningly with Virgin Atlantic Airways<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/airfare-deals\/explore-and-enjoy-with-virgin-atlantic-airways.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Explore and Enjoy with Virgin Atlantic Airways<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/the-most-exotic-resorts-of-the-world.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Most Exotic Resorts of the World<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/cape-town-best-for-vacations-and-exploration.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cape Town Best for Vacations and Exploration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/the-riveting-attractions-of-durban.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Riveting Attractions of Durban<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/top-places-to-visit-in-2013.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top Places to Visit in 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"machu_picchu_historic_sanctuary_peru\"><\/span>Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary, Peru<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>:<br \/>\nThe area of Machu Picchu is an ancient site which is both historically and aesthetically rich. The site Is the ancient city of Inca and is located about 8000ft above sea level. The World Heritage site is also given many names one of which is the \u201clost city of Incas\u201d. The place is not only one of immense natural beauty but also is a famous and spectacular one when it comes to a trip down the memory lane or the exploration of lost civilizations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"galapagos_national_park_ecuador\"><\/span>Galapagos National Park, Ecuador<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>:<br \/>\nThe Galapagos National Park was established in the 1950s and consisted of 97% of the area of Ecuador while the rest of the land mass was given to be inhabited. The Galapagos is the country\u2019s first national park and has been among the UNESCO list of Natural Heritage for Humanity and also a biosphere reserve.<\/p>\n<p>The place is given immense ecological and educational importance due to its history and the host of scientific and natural treasures that it holds. The place is also among the list of world heritage sites and is frequently visited by tourists from all over the world.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"fiordland_national_park_new_zealand\"><\/span>Fiordland National Park, New Zealand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>:<br \/>\nThe Fiordland National park occupies the Southwest edge of New Zealand and is also among the largest parks of New Zealand. The park has an extensive coverage area and is frequently enjoyed by tourists for tracking and also for enjoying the natural beauty that it holds. The Fiordland is a wonderful nature reserve and offers you a sanctuary of calm and natural wonders as well. The tracking and animal reserves are as delightful as they can be.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"matobo_national_park_bulawayo\"><\/span>Matobo National Park, Bulawayo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>:<br \/>\nLocated in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/flights\/africa\/bulawayo.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bulawayo<\/a>, the Park is the most beautiful natural reserve hosting natural beauty, serenity and offering you a perfect day in all. The park hosts historical sites, markings of ancient civilizations an offers you a wonderful tour of what used to go about with civilizations that are no longer here.<\/p>\n<p>The scenery is a beauty in itself while the paintings, the wildlife and the sites make it even more pleasing. Regular cheap flights\u00a0to Bulawayo\u00a0are offered\u00a0around the year so tourists can enjoy what travel plans best suites them and select accordingly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A holiday is not complete without a visit to the vacation Area, Park or zoo where some boast natural game reserves, some have the most wonderful and exciting animals on display<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[700,4109],"hashtags":[],"class_list":["post-23426","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-destinations","tag-bulawayo","tag-national-parks"],"aioseo_notices":[],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23426","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23426"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23426\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38910,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23426\/revisions\/38910"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23426"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23426"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23426"},{"taxonomy":"hashtags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtags?post=23426"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}