Top Forest Sanctuaries across the Globe

Are you in search of greenery and natural wonders? Look no further because here is a list of national parks that will provide you with your voyage through nature and wildlife. Starting from the Sapo National Park of Liberia to the mountains of Malaysia, there are endless options to discover nature throughout the world.

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Sapo National Park

Liberia’s very own national park is filled with a diverse variety of species of flora and fauna. Known to be one of the second largest protected rainforests of West Africa, Sapo National Park covers an area of 1,804 square kilometres and each turn is as astonishing as the last. The humid temperature gives a habitat for breeding some of the most unique species of vegetation.

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From cholera to flesh-eating micro-organisms, a trail through this rainforest will lead trekkers stumbling across exotic plants, which is why careful measures also need to be considered as well. In case you are considering cheap flights to Africa for the upcoming vacations, Sapo can make for the best safari trail through the dense jungles of Liberia.

Kinabalu Park

If you want to visit one of the highest mountains that are only second to the Himalayas, then head over to Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia, which is over 4,095 meters high. It has a very extensive variety of surroundings, starting from the dense tropical lowland and lush hill rainforests to the famous tropical highlands scatter of scrub on the higher elevations and the rich sub-alpine forest.

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It has been nominated as a Centre of Plant Diversity for Southeast Asia and is outstandingly rich in species with specimens of flora that are found all over the world, even from the Himalayas, China, Australia, Malaysia, as well as pan-tropical flora. Regardless of its geological youth, the park is remarkably extraordinary in species, with breathing remnants of natural flora covering over 93% of the park area.

The Monteverde Reserve

This is one of the finest places to see the glorious quetzal, as it wanders to the lower portions of the park, especially during mating season. One will come across many endangered species, including the three-wattled bellbird, which is only one of the 400 species of birds found here. For a complete analysis, the Monteverde Reserve is home to over 30 species of hummingbird.

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And in addition to this, more than 100 species of mammals like monkeys and howler have made this park their home. The reserve is filled with wide assortments of species ranging from cats to deer and sloths. With over 1,200 species of amphibians and deadly reptiles such as venomous snakes, toads, frogs and many others, the Monteverde reserve is home to all including a diverse range of plants as well.

Montecristo National Park

Welcome to Montecristo National Park which is home to 1,973 hectares of cloud plantations, evergreen and oak forestry, and cultivated area of cypress. Imagine all the greenery which will be at your backdrop as you discover along the trails of the Montecristo National Park while relishing the cool temperatures and taking in the stunning views.

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This park is known to be perhaps El Salvador’s most exceptional fauna refuge. This is where hundreds of outlandish species are carefully tended to for a botanical display at the national level.