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7. Blyde River Canyon, South Africa

South Africa never ceases to amaze with safaris, beaches, mountains, and jungles. But there's yet another addition, canyons. The Blyde River Canyon is 25 km long and 750 metres deep, the lush greenery covering the rocks and hills is absolutely breathtaking.

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8. The Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA

Famed for its crimson brilliance thanks to Hollywood movies and as a favourite American family road trip destination, the Grand Canyon is the first of all the canyons we think of. Sculpted by the Colorado river, it is home to a prehistoric petrified forest that has trees and foliage that have become solid rock.

The waiting list to raft through the Colorado river in this spot can extend up to 10 years!

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9. Fish River Canyon, Namibia

Remote and wild, daytime temperatures in this part of interior Namibia can go as high up as 40 degrees Celsius. The Fish River Canyon is the largest in Africa and features a gigantic ravine, in total about 160 km long, up to 27 km wide and in places almost 550 meters deep.

It is possible to drive up the canyon and get a bird's eye view of the river.

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10. Itaimbezinho Canyon, Brazil

A 1000 km south of the hustle and bustle of Rio, the Itaimbezinho Canyon is part of a national park and is sometimes overlooked by many visitors to the country. The drive can be very bumpy from Porto Alegre or other nearby towns. The walking trails are calming and peaceful. In the afternoons, it fogs up, so do make your ascent in the morning.

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11. Kali Gandaki Gorge, Nepal

The Kali Gandaki gorge has been used as a trade route between India and Tibet for centuries. Today, it is part of a popular trekking route from Pokhara to Muktinath, part of the Annapurna Circuit. The gorge is within the Annapurna Conservation Area.