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Vashlovani National Park West

Kakheti  >  Georgia

The western part of Vashlovani National Park consists of steppes, limestone cliffs and riverbeds.

Ajouté* par Nick Sessink
Dernière actualisation 10 août 2025

Description

The western part of Vashlovani National Park consists of a semi-desert region dominated by steppes, small deciduous forests, dwarf shrubs, and limestone cliffs. Annual rainfall is low. The northern part of the region consists of flat, dry terrain that gives way to hills and a riverbed surrounded by canyons and juniper vegetation. On the border with Azerbaijan, a steppe extends to the southernmost point of Georgia.

The canyons, riverbed and vegetation provide a habitat for breeding birds such as: Sittelle de Neumayer, Traquet oreillard, Perdrix choukar, Vautour fauve, Bruant fou, Moineau soulcie en Agrobate roux. The riverbed ends in flat terrain that changes into sparsely vegetated steppes. Here you can find the species: Pie-grièche à tête rousse, Pie-grièche à poitrine rose, Traquet isabelle Alouette calandrelle, Francolin noir,Alouette calandre, Circaète Jean-le-Blanc, Busard cendré , Aigle impérial and Vautour moine. Further south in the area Fauvette de Ménétries can be found.

During winter, the species spectrum is less abundant, but large numbers of Outarde canepetière can be present.

Détails

Accès

Vashlovani National Park is located in the Kakheti region of southeastern Georgia, near the border with Azerbaijan. The western part of Vashlovani National Park is accessible by high-clearance four-wheel drive vehicle. Be aware of muddy roads and high river water levels during heavy rainstorms.

The steppes are accessible by driving along a riverbed. From Kasristskali, take the dirt road southwest. This dirt road leads to the riverbed between the canyons (Pantishara Valley). The riverbed opens onto flat terrain, where you turn left to enter the steppe. From the steppe, you can continue driving southeast.

Terrain et Habitat

Arbres et buissons disséminés , Steppe , Canyon/falaise , Rivière

Conditions

Vallonné , Rocailleux , Sec , Paysage ouvert , Sablonneux , Niveau d'eau élevé probable , Plat

Boucle

Non

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Peut être utile

Saison idéale pour observer

Eté , Printemps

Meilleure période pour une visite

Printemps

Itinéraire

Route non pavée

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Accessible via

Voiture

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Non

Informations supplémentaires

A border permit is required to enter the area. This permit can be obtained at the National Park Administration Office in Dedoplistsqaro. You may be checked by border police at various border checkpoints. You must carry your passport and border permit when exploring the area.

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