These protected sites around the world offer dramatic landscapes, rich wildlife, and outdoor adventure.

“The beautiful villages on Kaz Daglar are some of its most charming features.

Camlibel Village is a popular one because of its gorgeous Aegean Sea vistas.

Red dunes at Namib-Naukluft National Park in Namibia

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Another favorite is Adatepe.

If you’re a hiker, summer and fall are excellent options.

The Bes-Shatyr burial mounds are the remains of a sixth-century B.C.E.

Large bird on Galapagos Islands

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It’s triggered by shifting sand avalanches.

One can also be lucky enough to spot white tigers and leopards.

For your first visit we recommend exploring Mount Pico and its volcano.

Elephants in the Riverbed at Chitake Springs, Mana Pools, Zimbabwe

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Yes, it’s active!

Also try the hot springs at Furnas.”

One I always recommend is theNamib-Naukluft National Parkof Namibia (the area more commonly referred to as Sossusvlei).

Croatia, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Plitvice Lakes

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The mesmerizing rust-hued dunes are a sight to behold."

Liz Wheeler, Micato Safaris

Gap of Dunloe in Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry, Ireland

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Rishiri Rebun Sarobetsu National Park, Japan.

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Altyn-Emel National Park.

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Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) mother with cub at edge of pool, Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India.

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Lakes in the Azores of Portugal

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Sossusvlei dune, Naukluft National Park, Namibia

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