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The little-visited country of Uzbekistan is famous for lying along the Silk Road, between Europe and the Orient, and its exotic Central Asian architecture is a marvel to behold. It is also a birding crossroads, where visitors can enjoy a mixture of reassuringly familiar species and exciting newcomers. On this tour we will indulge in the cultural delights of Samarkand and Bukhara, with their subtly different Islamic masterpieces, while also devoting time to birding the mountains, rivers, woods and deserts, each with different specialities. The remarkable, flat desert of Kyzyl Kum is sure to be a highlight.


    

  • An exciting combination of wildlife and culture across a little-known country
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  • Two days in Za'amin National Park in the western Turkestan Mountains
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  • Likely bird species include Yellow-breasted (Azure) and Rufous-naped Tit, White-capped Bunting and Lammergeier
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  • City tour of Samarkand with its astonishing Islamic architecture
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  • Visits to Kyzyl Kum Desert, with its sand-dunes and Saxaul shrubs, and the Amu-Bukhara canal
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  • Good chance of seeing the star of the region, the stunning Turkestan Ground-Jay
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  • Great supporting cast, with Upcher's Warbler, Desert Finch and Asian Desert Warbler
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  • City tour of historic Bukhara
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Uzbekistan is a Central Asian country on the “Silk Road,” the ancient overland trading hub between west and east. These days many in Western Europe would struggle to find Uzbekistan on a world map (it lies to the east of the Caspian Sea), and even fewer travel there. But this landlocked country is cradle of culture stretching back two millennia, and its mountains and deserts hold some thrilling wildlife in jaw-dropping settings.




From a cultural point of view, the highlights are the cities of Samarkand and Bukhara, where the mosaic-tiled wonders of Islamic architecture brood under the bright skies. The Kalyan Minaret in Bukhara, built in 1127 and standing 47m tall, is so lovely that even the conqueror Genghis (Chinggis) Khan couldn’t bring himself to destroy it. And this is just one of a treasure trove of architectural marvels in the city. Registan is the stunning Medieval commercial centre of Samarkand, made up of ornate, intricately decorated medrasses, while the beauty of nearby Gur-Emir Mausoleum is said to have inspired India’s Taj Mahal. Outside these centres, the stark desert and grand, chiselled mountains are equally stunning for the visitor.

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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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Uzbekistan is a spectacular and little-visited Central Asian country, lying on the ancient Silk Route that once connected the East with the West. Although much smaller than neighbouring Kazakhstan, it is home to an exceptionally rich history and culture, and an exciting assortment of birds, mammals and other wildlife. From the Islamic architecture of its cities, to its peaceful desert oases, grasslands, wetlands and magnificent mountains, Uzbekistan’s attractions are fascinating and varied. It is a country with much to offer, richly deserving of our attention.


We will begin our holiday with a flight to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, where we start with a city tour, which will allow us to experience some of the city’s cultural and historical attractions. This is a city full of contradictions — an intriguing blend of old and new, traditional and modern, Soviet and Oriental. All this diversity combines to make Tashkent a fascinating place to visit. The Old Town is a bewildering maze of mud-brick houses and unpaved streets that confuses even the local taxi drivers. Here we will find the historic Hast-Imam Complex, a dense and extensive conglomeration of ornate mosques and mausoleums. One, the Telyashayakh Mosque, houses the Samarkand Kufic Quran, an 8th or 9th century manuscript that is one of the oldest known copies of the Muslim holy book. The newer parts of the city have grids of straight wide streets or avenues, dotted with pleasant parks, gardens and fountains.


From here, we will drive to Za'amin National Park for a 2-night stay. Amongst the dramatic rocky peaks of the western Turkestan Mountains — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — we will explore the alpine meadows and montane forests in search of White-capped and Rock Bunting, Yellow-breasted Tit, Indian Paradise Flycatcher and White-crowned Penduline Tit. We will also keep an eye on the skies where Black, Griffon and Himalayan Griffon Vultures may be seen soaring on the thermals above the snow-capped peaks, alongside various eagle species. Brown Bears also inhabit these remote mountains, and Snow Leopards patrol the higher peaks and valleys, although both species are rare and elusive, however we do hope to see the local race of Siberian Ibex.


Travelling west, we will then spend three nights in the legendary ancient city of Samarkand, one of the earliest continuously occupied settlements in Central Asia. Samarkand is home to some of the world’s oldest madrassas — Islamic educational establishments — and the Gur-Emir, a magnificent 15th century mausoleum that inspired much of the great architecture of the Mogul Empire, including the Taj Mahal. As well as these old Islamic buildings, there are districts with a heavy Russian influence, and an old Jewish Quarter, both of which have their own architectural style and charm. We will take a guided tour to enjoy the city’s cultural and historical highlights, admiring some of the painstakingly crafted monuments, many of which display the region’s distinctive blue tiling, decorative arches and turquoise domes. Amidst this grandeur, Alpine Swifts swoop into their nests in the crevices of the older buildings, and an evening visit to Registan Square may result in the sighting of a European Nightjar or two. We will also visit the Takhta-Karacha Pass, where rocky outcrops and low shrubs may yield White-throated Robin, Eastern Rock Nuthatch, Hume's Lark and Finsch's Wheatear, while overhead Egyptian Vulture can be seen.


Our final destination will be Bukhara, a city whose central buildings are subtler in design than those in Samarkand. During our 2-night stay here we will explore the Kyzyl Kum Desert, named for its red sands, and the Jeyran Eco-centre by the AmuBukhara Canal, where we will hope to find White-tailed Lapwing, Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, Kentish Plover, Collared Pratincole, Clamorous Reed Warbler and possibly Turkestan Ground Jay, along with Turkman Gazelle, Kulan (Asiatic Wild Ass) and a variety of reptiles such as Horsfield’s Tortoise and Steppe Agama Lizard. Each evening we will return to Bukhara, giving us time to admire the local architecture, but we will also devote one afternoon to exploring some of the 140 or so protected structures found throughout the city, including the Ark, Po-i-Kalyan Minaret complex and the Samanid Mausoelum.


Finally, we will return to Tashkent by highspeed train and, after a last night in the city, we must leave this fascinating country at the heart of Asia and board our flight home.

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We will stay in comfortable 3* tourist hotels.

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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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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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Uzbekistan's Wildlife & Culture

Tour Code: UZB01

A 10-day tour of Uzbekistan, combining birdwatching with the country’s unique history and culture.

£3,995

Flight Inclusive

£3,395

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Highlights

  • An exciting combination of wildlife and culture across a little-known country
  • Two days in Za'amin National Park in the western Turkestan Mountains
  • Likely bird species include Yellow-breasted (Azure) and Rufous-naped Tit, White-capped Bunting and Lammergeier
  • City tour of Samarkand with its astonishing Islamic architecture
  • Visits to Kyzyl Kum Desert, with its sand-dunes and Saxaul shrubs, and the Amu-Bukhara canal
  • Good chance of seeing the star of the region, the stunning Turkestan Ground-Jay
  • Great supporting cast, with Upcher's Warbler, Desert Finch and Asian Desert Warbler
  • City tour of historic Bukhara

Summary

Uzbekistan is a spectacular and little-visited Central Asian country, lying on the ancient Silk Route that once connected the East with the West. Although much smaller than neighbouring Kazakhstan, it is home to an exceptionally rich history and culture, and an exciting assortment of birds, mammals and other wildlife. From the Islamic architecture of its cities, to its peaceful desert oases, grasslands, wetlands and magnificent mountains, Uzbekistan’s attractions are fascinating and varied. It is a country with much to offer, richly deserving of our attention.

We will begin our holiday with a flight to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, where we start with a city tour, which will allow us to experience some of the city’s cultural and historical attractions. This is a city full of contradictions — an intriguing blend of old and new, traditional and modern, Soviet and Oriental. All this diversity combines to make Tashkent a fascinating place to visit. The Old Town is a bewildering maze of mud-brick houses and unpaved streets that confuses even the local taxi drivers. Here we will find the historic Hast-Imam Complex, a dense and extensive conglomeration of ornate mosques and mausoleums. One, the Telyashayakh Mosque, houses the Samarkand Kufic Quran, an 8th or 9th century manuscript that is one of the oldest known copies of the Muslim holy book. The newer parts of the city have grids of straight wide streets or avenues, dotted with pleasant parks, gardens and fountains.

From here, we will drive to Za'amin National Park for a 2-night stay. Amongst the dramatic rocky peaks of the western Turkestan Mountains — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — we will explore the alpine meadows and montane forests in search of White-capped and Rock Bunting, Yellow-breasted Tit, Indian Paradise Flycatcher and White-crowned Penduline Tit. We will also keep an eye on the skies where Black, Griffon and Himalayan Griffon Vultures may be seen soaring on the thermals above the snow-capped peaks, alongside various eagle species. Brown Bears also inhabit these remote mountains, and Snow Leopards patrol the higher peaks and valleys, although both species are rare and elusive, however we do hope to see the local race of Siberian Ibex.

Travelling west, we will then spend three nights in the legendary ancient city of Samarkand, one of the earliest continuously occupied settlements in Central Asia. Samarkand is home to some of the world’s oldest madrassas — Islamic educational establishments — and the Gur-Emir, a magnificent 15th century mausoleum that inspired much of the great architecture of the Mogul Empire, including the Taj Mahal. As well as these old Islamic buildings, there are districts with a heavy Russian influence, and an old Jewish Quarter, both of which have their own architectural style and charm. We will take a guided tour to enjoy the city’s cultural and historical highlights, admiring some of the painstakingly crafted monuments, many of which display the region’s distinctive blue tiling, decorative arches and turquoise domes. Amidst this grandeur, Alpine Swifts swoop into their nests in the crevices of the older buildings, and an evening visit to Registan Square may result in the sighting of a European Nightjar or two. We will also visit the Takhta-Karacha Pass, where rocky outcrops and low shrubs may yield White-throated Robin, Eastern Rock Nuthatch, Hume's Lark and Finsch's Wheatear, while overhead Egyptian Vulture can be seen.

Our final destination will be Bukhara, a city whose central buildings are subtler in design than those in Samarkand. During our 2-night stay here we will explore the Kyzyl Kum Desert, named for its red sands, and the Jeyran Eco-centre by the AmuBukhara Canal, where we will hope to find White-tailed Lapwing, Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, Kentish Plover, Collared Pratincole, Clamorous Reed Warbler and possibly Turkestan Ground Jay, along with Turkman Gazelle, Kulan (Asiatic Wild Ass) and a variety of reptiles such as Horsfield’s Tortoise and Steppe Agama Lizard. Each evening we will return to Bukhara, giving us time to admire the local architecture, but we will also devote one afternoon to exploring some of the 140 or so protected structures found throughout the city, including the Ark, Po-i-Kalyan Minaret complex and the Samanid Mausoelum.

Finally, we will return to Tashkent by highspeed train and, after a last night in the city, we must leave this fascinating country at the heart of Asia and board our flight home.

Outline Itinerary

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1
Depart UK
Day
2
Arrive Tashkent, city tour & transfer to Zaamin
Day
3
Za'amin National Park
Day
4
Za'amin National Park & transfer to Samarkand
Day
5
Samarkand
Day
6
Takhta-Karacha Pass & Samarkand
Day
7
Transfer to Bukhara
Day
8
Kyzyl Kum Desert
Day
9
Bukhara
Day
10
Depart Tashkent & arrive UK
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What's Included?

Food

All meals are included in the tour cost.

Accommodation

All accommodation is included in the tour cost. We will stay in comfortable 3* tourist hotels.

Accommodation

All accommodation included in the tour cost.

Reviews

T.J., Cardiff, May 25, Jul 2025

This holiday gave us a wonderful insight of Uzbekistan as it encompassed the opportunity to see the wildlife in different terrains (mountain, meadow and desert). We also experienced the amazing buildings & culture in Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara, along with visits to local restaurants to enjoy the cuisine. We have travelled with Naturetrek on many occasions and have found them to be reliable, helpful with enquires, and providing excellent pre-tour information. The fact that we are repeat clients speaks for itself!

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A.C. London, May25, Jun 2025

My aim was to gain an understanding of a country I knew very little about, and I certainly did that, amongst a really good group that got along splendidly, all led and organised very well by the trip leaders. Martin was as organised and deeply knowledgeable (about a huge range of topics) as I found him to be on a Morocco trip 2 years ago and I was very happy when I found out he was to be trip leader. Timur worked extremely hard not just to find the wildlife, but also to manage all of the trip logistics - not an easy task which he did very well. I felt very confident in his abilities to lead us through the trip. He is clearly extremely knowledgeable about the local wildlife too.

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B.O, London, May25, Jun 2025

I developed an appreciation for the sights and challenges of the Silk Road and how the associated nomad culture and practices are recognisable even in the present day. Tour leader, Martin, and local guide, Timur, both very knowledgeable, approachable and patient with a diverse set of participants. Timur was really helpful in translating and organising restaurant meals and drinks.

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C.T, Surrey, May25, Jun 2025

Mix of culture and wildlife Bukhara and Samarkand were outstanding. Martin knew about birds butterflies, dragonflies, plants and the history of the region.

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Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£3,995

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£3,395

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£295

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Martin Pitt
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Martin has had an interest in wildlife since an early age and, although he worked in development and consultancy across the globe, he has always kept this interest going.
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£3,995

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£295

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Richard Bashford
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Richard was born in Sandy, which played no small part in his early interest in birds.
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£4,195

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£3,595

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£395

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Blue Cheeked Bee-eater
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The Registan Square, Uzbekistan
Saker Falcon
White Capped, Chestnut Breasted Bunting
Blue Whistling Thrush
Kalyan Minaret And Mosque, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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