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Vashlovani National Park West

Kakheti  >  Georgia

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

Aggiunto* da Nick Sessink
Ultimo aggiornamento 10 agosto 2025

Descrizione

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: Picchio muratore di roccia, Monachella, Coturnice orientale, Grifone, Zigolo muciatto, Passera lagia en Usignolo d'Africa. The riverbed ends in flat terrain that changes into sparsely vegetated steppes. Here you can find the species: Averla capirossa, Averla cenerina, Culbianco isabellino Calandrella, Francolino,Calandra, Biancone, Albanella minore , Aquila imperiale and Avvoltoio monaco. Further south in the area Occhiocotto di Menetries can be found.

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

Dettagli

Accesso

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.

Terreno e habitat

Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Steppa , Canyon/scogliera , Fiume

Caratteristiche dell’area

Collinoso , Roccioso , Asciutto , Paesaggio aperto , Sabbioso , Acqua alta possibile , Terreno piano

Percorso ad anello

No

È utile un cannocchiale?

Può essere utile

Buona stagione per il BW

Estate , Primavera

Miglior periodo per visitare

Primavera

Percorso

Strada sterrata

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Modalità di accesso

Macchina

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

No

Informazioni aggiuntive

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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