Travelling is a joy for many. It is especially very exciting when you travel to a place that you have never been before. Seeing things for the first time is always interesting. The world has many attractions that draw people from all over the world. Some of these attractions are more popular than others and, therefore, more travelers visit them. Some of these popular destinations are publicized so much such that without even visiting them you feel like you know all about them. However, there are some unique travel destinations that have not been frequented so much and they are likely to be more interesting for some than the places that masses of tourists are flocking towards.
If you are not crazy about going to places where you are always among hordes of people, all jostling for front row privileges, or if you do not fancy places where facilities are stretched thin due to too many people, then you could travel to some destinations in the world that are unique and very interesting. Some of the outstanding unique travel destinations are described below.
The Amazon Rainforest
If you are a fan of movies, you have definitely seen this forest many times. The Amazon Rainforest hosts very many animal and plant species and if you are a lover of these, you will have the time here. The forest is depicted in movies as a home for gigantic scary animals and this is not very far from the truth. The conducive environment here makes food readily available and the weather is good year round. Touring the entire forest might take you months as the forest covers over 1.4 billion acres and it stretches across four countries namely, Brazil, Columbia, Bolivia and Ecuador.
Tourists can enjoy beautiful jungle scenery as they cruise up or down the river. There are many animals in the jungle and millions of birds for the bird watcher. Tourists have the chance to see the gigantic anacondas in their natural habitat. The rainforest is home to many insect species that can be quite annoying if you are not particularly interested in them. Travelers might need to apply some insect repellant for a more comfortable stay.
New Guinea
At the North of Australia is Papua New Guinea. This is one of the last places on earth that still retains its original untamed state. The world has had so much interference from man that it is not easy to get a place that is in its original undisturbed state. New Guinea is very diverse when it comes to its cultures and traditions. The land hosts about 700 tribes and if you are an enthusiast of people and their cultures, here you can really gather a lot of knowledge. The country is rich in flora and fauna and there are many plant species that people continue to discover here.
If you are seeking a unique travel destination where there are fewer crowds, New Guinea will be very ideal. Tourists here are able to enjoy the many attractions in a relaxed manner and touring the country is not as expensive as other places. The Melpa tribe that lives around Mt. Hagan is one of the last native cultures that are yet to be corrupted by foreign influences. Bird watchers will love watching the many species of birds that decorate the jungles and fill them with song. Divers are also frequent visitors to New Guinea where they enjoy the superb diving waters off the island’s coast.
Madagascar
The island of Madagascar, off the African continent at the southeast, is a lovely little place that is filled with many wonderful attractions. Not many tourists visit the area although the country is well structured to make it a very entertaining destination for tourists. The island is known for its diverse wildlife. The island has extraordinary species not seen anywhere else in the land. There are over 150 types of chameleons each with varying characteristics, and there are 10 types of lemurs. Madagascar has baobab trees that grow to gigantic statures not seen in other places around the world.
Kenya
Kenya is a great unique travel destination. It is one of the countries that you have to visit to have the true experience of Africa. Located in the Eastern horn of Africa, Kenya boasts an incomparable combination of weather and wildlife that helps attract travelers from around the world. Here you can be able to see the big five in their natural habitat in any of the many animal reserves including; Amboseli National Park, the great Mara national park, and the Tsavo National Park. The country has many tribes with diverse cultures. The people are very friendly and very welcoming to tourists. English is widely spoken though the widespread Swahili is the basic language.
Many tourists go to Kenya for a safari experience since the country provides the complete savannah experience. Here you can experience the great migration that sees millions of wildlife cross to the neighboring Tanzania in search of pasture. Kenya has beautiful beaches in the coast with numerous resorts that provide the best in tourist facilities.
