Weekend tour to the Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve from Astana / Nur-sultan

Weekend tour to the Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve from Nur-Sultan city

Duration of the tour: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Group size: 8-16 people

Transport: Miniven Mercedes Sprinter

Price: 25 000 KZT per person 

Total route length: 340-380 km

The Korgalzhyn nature reserve is located 130 km from Nur-Sultan. It is the largest protected area in Kazakhstan. A wide range of steppe, waterfowl and semi-aquatic birds can be observed during our tour such as Dalmatian Pelican, Swans, Grey Heron, Great Black-headed Gull, Demoiselle Crane, Steppe Eagle, Pallid Harrier, Black Lark and White-winged Lark - around 40 species in total. In the best season Pink Flamingo can be observed. You will also see such mammals as marmots, ground squirrels and saiga.

Tour itinerary:

8:00 - depart from Nur-Sultan city

10:30 - arrival to the Korgalzhyn village

10:30-11:45 - excursion in local visit-centre of the reserve. It includes basic information about the Korgalzhyn Nature Researea and its birds and animals.

12:00-13:00 - lunch at a local guest house

13:30-16:30 - Trip around lakes, observation of birds and animals

16:30-17:30 - picnic at a rangers' station

17:30-20:00 - Return to Nur-Sultan city

The price includes: transportation ona a comfortable mini-bus, English-speaking guide-ornithologist, optic equipment for birdwatching, excursion at the visit-centre, lunch fee, the Nature reserve entrance fee, accompaniment of a local ranger, picnic, picking-up to/from your hotel.