Kazakhstan · Saryarka · Korgalzhyn
Discovering the Birds and Lakes of the Korgalzhyn Region
Welcome to Aleboo
At just 130 kilometers southwest of Astana, the vast landscapes of the Korgalzhyn region unfold across the heart of the Kazakh steppe. During the spring and autumn migration seasons, millions of birds stop here to rest and feed. Of the world's eight major migratory flyways, three intersect in this region, making it one of the most important bird migration hubs on Earth. In recognition of its outstanding global significance, the region was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008.
Why Korgalzhyn
Flamingos, White-headed Ducks, Sociable Lapwings, Pratincoles, Black Larks, Pallid Harriers, and many other species.
A dense mosaic of saline and freshwater lakes interwoven with vast reed beds
Home to the relic saiga antelope and endangered bird species such as the Great Bustard and the Steppe Eagle
Blooming rare and endangered plant species, as well as large concentrations of birds during migration, nesting, and molting periods.
Signature journeys
Small groups, expert local guides, and the quiet patience that great birding asks for.
Our classic introduction to the region. Three leisurely days around the Great Lakes, with plenty of time for birdwatching both from a distance and in the surrounding steppe.
Time your visit to the great autumn passage, when geese, cranes and waders mass in their tens of thousands before heading south.
A slow, light-led trip built around photographers, with early starts, hide time and patient waits for the right moment on the water.
Tell us when you'd like to come and which birds you dream of seeing. We'll craft the trip around you.
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