5 magical natural wonders around the world for your bucket list Posted by Tsoku Maela on 19 October 2022 Tags:bucket list, Destinations, magical destination There are natural wonders around the world that look like vivid reanimations of our wildest dreams. Places that leap from the edges of our imaginations only to become heaven on Earth. Looking to plan a magical escape to one of those destinations? Well, now you have five to pick from. Add these to your bucket list! Lake Bogoria, Kenya Lake Bogoria can be found in the beautiful East-African country of Kenya. And you might not be the only visitor at the lake on the day as there are large numbers of lesser flamingoes for you to see. The birds come to eat the algae in the water and it is a sight that will take your breath away. Picture: Darwin’s Jackal/Flickr There are also 200 hot springs, as well as plenty of other wildlife. You can take a tour to see the sights or venture around on your own, but this is definitely a worthwhile trip you should plan on making. Caño Cristales River, Colombia Cano Cristales is not only one of the most beautiful destinations in Colombia but also one of the most impressive and extraordinary places on earth. Picture: Pedro Szekely/Flickr The body of water looks pretty normal most of the time, from around July through November it bursts into a stream of color. During this time, Macarenia clavigera, a unique plant that lines the bottom of the river, turns a vibrant red, interspersed with blue waters, green moss, and yellow sand. The island of Socotra, Yemen One of the more notable species on the island of Socotra is the “dragon’s blood” trees. Their canopies look like flying saucers. Picture: Andrew Svk/ unsplash Dragon’s blood trees (Dracaena cinnabari) are evolutionary marvels of the plant kingdom, but they may not be around forever. Native to a single island in the Socotra archipelago, off the coast of Yemen in the Arabian Sea, the extraordinary-looking dragon’s blood tree, which is classified as ‘vulnerable to extinction’ can grow to more than 30 feet in height and live for 600 years. Looming over the island’s rocky, mountainous terrain, it produces rich berries and a vermilion sap — the source of its name — that has been used for centuries as everything from medicine to lipstick, and even as a varnish for violins. READ: The story behind the famous Klein Brak River abandoned power station Tianzi Mountain, China Remember the floating mountains in the Hollywood sci-fi movie Avatar? Such a mountain exists on earth and it’s called the Tianzi Mountain in China’s Hunan province. Picture: Bill Hertha/Flickr Located in the northern part of Wulingyuan Scenic Area in Hunan Province covering an area of 16550 acres, Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve is one of the most beautiful places in the region. Tianzi means the Son of Heaven, and the main mountain peak here rises as high as 4142 ft. Tianzi Mountain is also called the Monarch of the Peak Forest. The Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand Famous for their abundance of glow worms, extensive underground river system and stunning stalactite and stalagmites formations, a trip to the Waitomo caves is a trip to another world. Keep reading to find out why you should discover the Waitomo caves. Picture: Dr Thomas Liptak/Flickr While in the Waitomo region you can explore three caves on foot; the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Ruakuri Cave and Aranui Cave. Each cave is uniquely magical and comes with its own history and culture. The Glowworm Caves are the most famous of the Waitomo caves, having been a tourist attraction for over 130 years. Wonder through the cave and marvel at its tallest chamber, the Cathedral, before embarking on a boat ride through the glow worm grotto. On the boat ride, you’ll sit in silence (glow worms don’t like noise) and be able to take in the magical creatures lighting up the cave above! ALSO READ: 6 best beach campsites in SA Related Posts Quiz: Are you a one-trip wonder or multiple-mini breaker? 1 June 2023 Take this quiz to find out whether you are a one-trip wonder, a multiple mini-breaker,... read more Running rampant in Stanford, the sleeping beauty of the Overberg 26 May 2023 Stanford invites you to do exactly what it has been doing while its neighbours frantically... read more Waterberg wanderlust: 5 reasons to visit the Waterberg 22 May 2023 PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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