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Zimbabwe resort top 3 on list of world’s 10 most popular natural wonders
By Forbes
Which natural wonders are most sought after by travelers? The experts at Titan Travel have noted the popularity of world-famous natural wonders on Instagram and TikTok, as well as Google search volumes and Tripadvisor, to reveal the world’s natural wonders perceived as most worthy of a visit.
As a travel writer who has visited all but one (Mt Everest!), I agree that any of these glorious sites is worthy of a special trip. Perhaps this list will encourage you to set a goal to experience one, or all. You can view the full research here:
1 Arches National Park, Utah The most popular natural wonder of the world has an overall wonder score of 8.29 out of 10. Filled with over 2,000 natural stone arches, the park places eighth for TikTok views with 61.7 million and seventh for Instagram posts.
Delicate Arch, Arches National Park, UT.
2 Iguazu Falls, Brazil This magnificent series of waterfalls is located on the border of Argentina and Brazil. With more than 275 individual waterfalls, the majestic jungle site is the most extensive waterfall system in the world.
Part of The Iguazu Falls, seen from the Argentinian National Park
3 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe The Zambezi River plummets over a cliff and into the Boiling Pot before flowing through a series of gorges. The Devil’s Pool, a natural infinity pool, is on the edge of a sheer drop. Spanning the river is 1905 Victoria Falls Bridge, and walkways line the site.
Victoria Falls on the Zambian and Zimbabwe border is the largest waterfall in the world. This is the … [+]
4 Grand Canyon, United States With an overall wonder score of 7.91 out of 10, this awe-inspiring gorge is carved into the Arizona landscape by the Colorado River. From hiking to helicopter and donkey rides, you can take in this geological marvel from a variety of perspectives.
A view of the Colorado River. South Rim. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona,
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5 Table Mountain, South Africa This flat-topped mountain landmark overlooking Cape Town provides visitors a cableway or hike to the top. A World Heritage Site, the outcrop offers unique plant and animal species, many of which are found nowhere else on earth.
Aerial view of Cape Town city centre, with Table Moutain, Cape Town Harbour, Lion’s Head and Devil’s … [+]
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6 Matterhorn, Switzerland Straddling the main watershed and border between Italy and Switzerland, the near-symmetric pyramidal peak in the extended Monte Rosa area of the Pennine Alps is one of the highest summits in Europe.
The Matterhorn at sunset.
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7 Mount Everest, Nepal Earth’s highest mountain above sea level is located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The China–Nepal border runs across its summit point. The easiest way to experience this natural wonder first-hand is a scenic flight around the mountain.
Aerial view of Mount Everest.
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8 Great Barrier Reef, Australia The world’s largest coral reef system is composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands. This reef structure is composed of and built by billions of tiny organisms, known as coral polyps. It supports a wide diversity of life, and was selected as a World Heritage Site in 1981.
Stony Coral Colony and soldier fish, Great Barrier Reef Australia
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9 Cliffs of Moher, Ireland Situated on the Wild Atlantic Way on Ireland’s west coast, the cliffs rise slowly from Doolin village, and ascend to over 700 feet.
The Cliffs of Moher in County Clare are some of the tallest sea cliffs in Ireland and a popular … [+]
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10 Angel Falls, Venezuela In Canaima National Park, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the natural wonder is the world’s tallest uninterrupted waterfall.
Scenic view of world’s highest waterfall, Angel Falls, in Canaima Venezuela.
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10 Milford Sound, New Zealand In the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island, this fiord is known for towering Mitre Peak, plus rainforests and waterfalls, which plummet down its sheer sides. The fiord is home to fur seal colonies, penguins and dolphins.
Mitre Peak rising from the Milford Sound fiord, Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
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