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Kazakhstan lies at the heart of Central Asia, a land of deserts and mountains the size of western Europe yet sparsely populated and astonishingly rich in both birdlife and flora. This action-packed tour provides a taste of Himalayan birdwatching in the Tien Shan Mountains where Himalayan Snowcock and Himalayan Rubythroat may be seen. We should also see a wide variety of Palearctic migrants in the deserts, lakes and canyons visited elsewhere during the tour. Utilizing desert camps to access these wild areas, we’ll look for such highly prized Central Asian birds as MacQueen's Bustard, Pallas's Sandgrouse, Yellow-eyed Stock Dove and White-winged Lark, and witness an ever-changing kaleidoscope of spring migration on a scale far beyond that in Europe.

  • Spectacular mountain scenery in the Tien Shan
  • Himalayan Snowcock, Himalayan Rubythroat & Guldenstadt's Redstart
  • Chance of observing nesting Ibisbill
  • Stay in remote desert camps
  • MacQueen's Bustard, Pallas's Sandgrouse & other Central Asian specialities
  • Enjoy spring migration – many species uncommon or rare in Europe
  • Tremendous flora including wild Tulips
  • Escorted by a Naturetrek ornithologist
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Kazakhstan, lying at the heart of Central Asia on the Old Silk Road, is a massive country. It covers an area the size of the whole of western Europe, spanning 2,717,300 square kilometres from the Caspian Sea to western China.

It has a population of just 20 million people, mostly living in the cities, and as such this is a land of vast open and unpeopled spaces.


Great stone and sand deserts, and wide grassy steppes occupy the majority of the country, interspersed with such great inland lakes as Lake Balkhash and the Aral Sea. In dramatic contrast, along its south-eastern borders stand the mighty Tien Shan Mountains – the 1,610-kilometre spine of Central Asia and northern extension of the Himalaya.

Waters flowing off these vast mountains give rise to flower-filled alpine meadows, lush forests of Tien Shan Spruce and lowland Turanga. They also feed the great lakes and inland deltas to the north.

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Central Asia is a fascinating, endlessly beautiful and underexplored region. Once the beating heart of the great Silk Road that connected Western and Eastern civilisation, today it goes largely unnoticed by international travellers. Often referred to collectively as “the Stans”, these countries’ status as former Soviet outposts perhaps conjures up images of sterile, concrete metropoles and vast, lifeless industrial farmlands. The reality could not be more different – Central Asia boasts diverse and achingly gorgeous landscapes, from the frosted peaks of the Tien Shan Mountains, through lush juniper forests and tulip-adorned alpine meadows to rich wetlands and stony lowland deserts. Naturally, this variety of habitats is matched by an overwhelming assemblage of wildlife, much of it astonishingly distinctive and abundant. Furthermore, although the region is sparsely populated, meaning that visitors can have whole vistas to themselves, its cities are rich in history and culture, replete with gaudy, riotous architecture from the days when this was the centre of the known world. Far from a bland backwater, Central Asia is in fact a destination brimming with potential.

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Kazakhstan, lying at the heart of Central Asia on the Old Silk Road, is a massive country spanning 2,717,300 square kilometres from the Caspian Sea to western China; an area the size of the whole of western Europe! Yet, with a population of just 17 million, mostly living in the cities, this is a land of vast open and unpeopled spaces. Great stone and sand deserts, and wide grassy steppes occupy the majority of the country, interspersed with such great inland lakes as Lake Balkhash and the Aral Sea. In dramatic contrast, along its south-eastern borders stand the mighty Tien Shan Mountains, the 1,000-mile spine of Central Asia and northern extension of the Himalaya which waters flower-filled alpine meadows, lush forests of Tien Shan Spruce and lowland Turanga, and feeds the great lakes and inland deltas to the north. It is in these diverse habitats that you may hope to see such exciting avian specialities as Dalmatian Pelican, Saker Falcon, Himalayan Snowcock, Demoiselle Crane, Macqueen's Bustard, Ibisbill, Pallas's Sandgrouse, Eversmann's Stock Dove, White-winged Woodpecker, Himalayan Rubythroat, Eversmann's and Guldenstadt's Redstarts, Syke's Warbler, Desert Warbler, Severtzov's Tit-warbler, Azure Tit, Turkestan Tit, Rose-coloured Starling, Saxaul Sparrow, Red-mantled Rosefinch, White-winged Grosbeak, White-capped, Grey-necked and Red-headed Bunting.

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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An action-packed 10-day birdwatching tour of the deserts, steppes, lakes and Tien Shan mountains of Kazakhstan.

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Kazakhstan

Tour Code: KAZ02

An action-packed birdwatching tour of the deserts, steppes, lakes and Tien Shan Mountains of Kazakhstan.

We hope to run this tour in the future, but have not yet finalised dates and prices. To be added to a waiting list and be informed when details are confirmed, please click on the register interest button, or phone 1-844-433-9473.

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Highlights

  • Spectacular mountain scenery in the Tien Shan
  • Himalayan Snowcock, Himalayan Rubythroat & Guldenstadt's Redstart
  • Chance of observing nesting Ibisbill
  • Stay in remote desert camps
  • MacQueen's Bustard, Pallas's Sandgrouse & other Central Asian specialities
  • Enjoy spring migration – many species uncommon or rare in Europe
  • Tremendous flora including wild Tulips
  • Escorted by a Naturetrek ornithologist

Summary

Kazakhstan, lying at the heart of Central Asia on the Old Silk Road, is a massive country spanning 2,717,300 square kilometres from the Caspian Sea to western China; an area the size of the whole of western Europe! Yet, with a population of just 17 million, mostly living in the cities, this is a land of vast open and unpeopled spaces. Great stone and sand deserts, and wide grassy steppes occupy the majority of the country, interspersed with such great inland lakes as Lake Balkhash and the Aral Sea. In dramatic contrast, along its south-eastern borders stand the mighty Tien Shan Mountains, the 1,000-mile spine of Central Asia and northern extension of the Himalaya which waters flower-filled alpine meadows, lush forests of Tien Shan Spruce and lowland Turanga, and feeds the great lakes and inland deltas to the north. It is in these diverse habitats that you may hope to see such exciting avian specialities as Dalmatian Pelican, Saker Falcon, Himalayan Snowcock, Demoiselle Crane, Macqueen's Bustard, Ibisbill, Pallas's Sandgrouse, Eversmann's Stock Dove, White-winged Woodpecker, Himalayan Rubythroat, Eversmann's and Guldenstadt's Redstarts, Syke's Warbler, Desert Warbler, Severtzov's Tit-warbler, Azure Tit, Turkestan Tit, Rose-coloured Starling, Saxaul Sparrow, Red-mantled Rosefinch, White-winged Grosbeak, White-capped, Grey-necked and Red-headed Bunting.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Almaty
Day
2
Almaty to Charyn
Day
3
Charyn
Day
4
Almaty- Observatory
Days
5 - 6
Tien Shan Mountains/ Observatory
Day
7
Desert Camp
Days
8 - 9
Turanga Forest
Day
10
Almaty /London
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Food

All included in cost of tour.

Accommodation

We will use a tourist hotel in Almaty, each room with private facilities. Combination of private camp sites providing the necessary tents, loo tents, cook and camp staff for these nights, and simple guest-houses.

Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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