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Can you believe that the stunning mountain range above is right on our doorstep in Mozambique?

You’re looking at the expansive and diverse Chimanimani National Park, in the central province of Manica, with an impressive array of rare and endemic plant and animal species, ready for some eco-trekking in 2022.

According to National Geographic‘s list of the best destinations to visit in the new year, this spot in Mozambique ranked quite high in the Sustainability category.

The magazine covered five categories for its ‘Best of World 2022’ list – Nature, Adventure, Sustainability, Culture and History, and Family:

This year’s list celebrates a number of World Heritage sites in honor of UNESCO’s 50 years of helping to safeguard cultural and natural treasures.

Although the pandemic changed when, where, and how we travel, we are eager to unleash our wanderlust—and see what wonders we’ll uncover.

Thanks to USA Today, the ‘Best of the World 2022’ list has been nicely condensed for a quick pour over:

Nature:

• Lake Baikal, Russia
• Caprivi Strip, Namibia
• Victoria, Australia
•  Belize Maya Forest Reserve
• Northern Minnesota

Adventure:

• Arapahoe Basin, Colorado
• Palau, Western Pacific
• Seine River Bike Trail, France
• Nepisiguit Mi’gmaq Trail, New Brunswick, Canada
•  El Camino de Costa Rica

Sustainability:

• Parque Nacional Yasuni, Ecuador
• Chimanimani National Park, Mozambique
• Ruhr Valley, Germany
• National Columbia Gorge Scenic Area, Oregon/Washington
• Łódź, Poland

Culture and History:

• Jingmai Mountain, Yunnan, China
• Hokkaido, Japan
• Procida Island, Italy
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Tin Pan Alley, London

Families:

• Lycia, Turkey
• Granada, Spain
• Eastern Shore, Maryland
• Danube River, Budapest
• Bonaire, Caribbean

Do yourself a favour and check out the stunning shots of each of these destinations taken by National Geographic explorers, along with more information about each spot, here.

Not gonna lie, that wanderlust is becoming quite intense.

[sources:usatoday&nationalgeographic]