Feeling Adventurous? Here are Some of the Best Destinations to Get Wild!

Clenching thirst for adventure is so difficult, especially if you are an adventure junkie. Luckily for all of us, our gorgeous Earth is full of surprisingly amazing destinations to see and explore, so you’ll rarely ever get to say “okay, what else is new”.

We are presenting you with some of the best destinations to explore and giving you some useful tips on how to make this travel the adventure of your life!

1. Madagascar

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Madagascar is full of beaches, mountains, rainforests and coral reefs and wildlife that aren’t to be found anywhere else on earth. It lies four hundred kilometers off the coast of Africa and such activities like climbing, trekking, hang gliding, mountain biking, camping, spelunking and a bunch of other interesting stuff is available here. If you are a good swimmer, opting for surfing, white water rafting, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking and eventually diving with sharks are just some of additional options for you to indulge!

2. South Africa

South Africa is probably one of the most attractive destinations in the world, attracting adventure travelers from across the globe. With its spectacular coastlines and majestic mountains, South Africa offers the highest bungee jump in the world! Yep, you did your research right, it’s a 216 meter drop off of Bloukrans Bridge!

Apart from that, you can enjoy sand boarding, rock climbing, horseback riding, hang gliding, hiking and mountain biking. If you are more of a water type, then try scuba diving, white water rafting, shark diving, fishing, snorkeling, surfing, water skiing and sailing.

When in Africa, use the offers extended by private reserves – this is your opportunity to see zebras, hippos, elephants, African penguins, lions, rhinos, hyenas, leopards, giraffes and cheetahs! Boat tours to see great white sharks and right whales will blow your mind!

3. Brazil

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Usually known for hot women and great coffee beans, Brazil is also mentioned as a wonderful adventure destination. With its splendid beaches, jungles and the Amazon River, Brazil is the ideal place to lose yourself in the splendor of the rainforest.

Don’t even think of going to Brazil if you plan on not taking the jungle tour! This is absolutely one of the best things to do when in Brazil! A guide will take you to the “wedding of the waters” in a boat or canoe, to where the Rio Negro runs into the Amazon.

The Pantanal Matogrossense National Park offers watching of wildlife so don’t be surprised if you catch a glimpse of capybaras, jaguars, caimans, iguanas and more than 1000 different types of birds.

Southern mountains offer great adventurous sports also, like rafting, repelling, hiking, horseback riding, climbing and hang gliding. You can also mountain bike to Bell’s Rock, God’s Finger or to Iguassu Falls! As for water sports, apart from the most popular diving and surfing, you can also find sailing, kayaking, fishing, windsurfing, snorkeling, kite surfing and jet skiing. Awesome, right?

4. Nepal

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Given that Nepal is the home of eight of the tallest peaks in the world, does it really come as a surprise that it prides on its mountain sports and rich culture? Of course not. Trekking, climbing, mountaineering and mountain biking are the most popular activities for tourists who come here.

Still, bungee jumping, rafting, hot air ballooning, motorcycling, paragliding and mountain flights are also readily found.

Apart from sports you can enjoy, the rich culture of Nepal will definitely leave you breathless. Take a tour and indulge the beauties this wonderful country has to offer.

5. Croatia

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Lately, Croatia has finally be getting its acclaim from the rest of the world in terms of its beautiful terrains to explore. For a long time, this Mediterranean country was adored and visited mostly by fellow Mediterranean surrounding countries, but in recent years things changed and tourists around the world come to this gorgeous land.

Croatia’s terrains range from low mountains to flat plains, and let’s not forget about the wonderful blue sea and gorgeous beaches.

Inland, such sports like hiking, mountain biking, adventure racing, climbing, camping, horseback riding, skiing, haunting, fishing, white water rafting and spelunking are some of the most popular tourist and residents’ choices! And on the water, sailing, kayaking, diving and canoeing are crown picks. And you don’t even have to worry about boat cleaning, safety measures and all other pains that come hand in hand with renting water equipment. It’s all taken care of by local agencies!

Croatia’s countless monuments ranging from Ancient Greco-Roman to New Age Secession will stun you.

With these five countries to visit, you’ll definitely have your hands full maybe for the entire year, or at least half of it. Hope you’ll have a good time and don’t forget to take pics!