There are many great natural wonders situated in different parts of the world. People from all over the globe visit these beautiful places to enrich their life as they experience new discoveries. The following are some of the beautiful natural wonders of the world.
1. Angels Falls in Venezuela is the highest free-falling fresh water fall in the world. The waterfall is situated in the Canaima national park and it is 979 meters high. Due to the great height of the falls, most of the water is buffeted by the wind and turned into mist. The falls drains into the Churun river at the base.
2. The Jewel Cave, which is a National Monument in Australia is the second longest cave on earth. The cave, which is 151.34 miles was formed by a gradual dissolution of limestone by stagnant acid water. The cave walls are covered by calcite crystals created by re-deposition of calcite carried by water. This cave contain calcite formations which include; flow stone, frost works, stalagmites and stalactites.
3. The Dead Sea is lowest body of water and is situated at the lowest point on earth. It is also the most natural depository of mineral salts and is also a spiritual landscape in the world of ancient herders. The Dead Sea is the leading source of natural salts on earth. The water of the Dead Sea contains over 35 minerals which are essential to the human body such as bromine, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iodine and many more. The Dead Sea is believed to be the site of Biblical cities such as Admah, Sodom, Gomorra, Zoar and Zebouin.
4. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River in Philippines is the longest underground river in the world. This river, which is 8.2 kilometer long passes through a cave. The river drains water into the South China Sea. Navigating the underground river is an experience of a life time. This cave has many chambers, stalactites and stalagmites. The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999 to conserve the river, the forest surrounding it and the habitat.
5. The Congo basin in Africa is the deepest river on earth(230m) and the second largest after the Amazon. This river covers an area of 70,000 square miles in six countries which includes; Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Angola, Cameroon and Gabon. The Congo rainforest is also the second largest in the world and, a home to 400 different mammals, 1,000 bird species and more than 10,000 different types of plants. More than 24 million people depend on this forest for their livelihood.
6. The annual wildebeest migration between Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and the Masai Mara Game Reserve of Kenya is the most spectacular adventure every visitor will miss to see. This massive movement involve over 1.5 animals which include a large herd of wildebeest, zebra and antelope. During this period, it is a great advantage to the big cats such as the lion, leopard, cheetah and the hyena since catching their prey is very easy. Do not miss a tour to the Mara river where you will find the huge Nile crocodile and hippos as they fiercely attack the animals while crossing the river.
7. Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in Africa is a beautiful place to visit especially for mountain climbers. The mountain has different vegetation due to changes in altitude as you ascend it. This mountain is a habitat to various wild animals such as the elephant, lion, antelope, rhino, buffalo, gazelle and many more. You can combine your trip with a tour to the Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar and the Serengeti Plains.
8. Ningaloo Wa in Australia is the largest reef in the world. The reef is about 20 kilometers seaward. This beautiful natural wonder of the world is a home to over 500 fish species. While on a visit to this place you will not only watch the many fish species but also discover about 220 different types of corals. This is a good place to take your family, spouse and friends.
9. Lake Turkana, a saline water lake in Kenya is one of the best places to study the plants and animals. A part from this, it is an ideal breeding place for the hippos and the Nile crocodiles. Some immigrant bird species have been discovered in this area.
10. Vredefort Dome located in Johannesburg South Africa is the largest meteor impact sight on earth. Measuring 10 kilometers in diameter, the meteorite caused a thousand megaton blast of energy. It was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 2005.
4. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River in Philippines is the longest underground river in the world. This river, which is 8.2 kilometer long passes through a cave. The river drains water into the South China Sea. Navigating the underground river is an experience of a life time. This cave has many chambers, stalactites and stalagmites. The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999 to conserve the river, the forest surrounding it and the habitat.
5. The Congo basin in Africa is the deepest river on earth(230m) and the second largest after the Amazon. This river covers an area of 70,000 square miles in six countries which includes; Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Angola, Cameroon and Gabon. The Congo rainforest is also the second largest in the world and, a home to 400 different mammals, 1,000 bird species and more than 10,000 different types of plants. More than 24 million people depend on this forest for their livelihood.
7. Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in Africa is a beautiful place to visit especially for mountain climbers. The mountain has different vegetation due to changes in altitude as you ascend it. This mountain is a habitat to various wild animals such as the elephant, lion, antelope, rhino, buffalo, gazelle and many more. You can combine your trip with a tour to the Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar and the Serengeti Plains.
8. Ningaloo Wa in Australia is the largest reef in the world. The reef is about 20 kilometers seaward. This beautiful natural wonder of the world is a home to over 500 fish species. While on a visit to this place you will not only watch the many fish species but also discover about 220 different types of corals. This is a good place to take your family, spouse and friends.
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