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Lunar landscapes of Mangystau

3 days
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Start and end in Aktau
5.0
2 traveler reviews
  • Rock formations with layers of colors in a desert landscape.
  • Desert landscape with camping tents at sunrise.
  • Group of camping tents in a desert landscape.
  • Camels at a watering hole in a desert area.
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  • Food was great, communication was great. I would definitely recommend this tour group to others.

    Lunar landscapes of Mangystau reviewer 1
    Savannah, traveled in September
    5.0
  • Camels gathering around a water trough in a desert setting.
  • Line of off-road vehicles parked in a barren desert landscape.
  • Group of camels in a dusty desert landscape.
  • Person photographing desert landscape with cliffs.
  • Camping setup with a car and cooking equipment at sunset.
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Steppe and sky travel
Safari
Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Russian
Ages 16+

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Aktau to Kegez

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Yurt (Kegez ethnic village)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Capamsay (chalky cliffs and silicon pebbles valley)
    • Explore underground Shakpak Ata mosque carved in mountain rock
    • View Torysh's unusual nodule formations and conglomerations
    • Visit Kokala (natural geological formations from dinosaur era)
    • See Sherkala fortress mountain (legendary medieval fortress on Silk Road)
    • Explore Airakty mountains with caves, grottos, and viewing platform
    Landmarks
    Capamsay
    Shakpak Ata
    Torysh
    Kokala
    Sherkala
    Airakty
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  2. Day 2

    Kegez to Bozzhira

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Camping)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shetpe village and modern caravan-sarai
    • Explore Tuzbair (white salt and limestone landscape)
    • See Bozzhira tract with white canyons and Fangs limestone peaks

    Optional Activities

    • Try local food at Shetpe village
    Landmarks
    Shetpe
    Tuzbair
    Bozzhira
    Fangs
  3. Day 3

    Bozzhira to Aktau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit mountain Bokty with views along Ustyurt plateau
    • View Kyzylkup valley and viewing platform
    Landmarks
    Bokty
    Ustyurt plateau
    Kyzylkup
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Kegez ethnic village

    Yurt
    day 1

  • Camping

    Camping
    day 2

Operated by

Steppe and sky travel

4.4
(5 reviews)

Number of tours

6

Age Range

18 to 66 years old

Response time

3 hours

Response rate

67%

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Traveler Moments

  • Rock formation with stratified layers against a blue sky.
  • Desolate rocky hills with varied textures.
  • Jagged rock formations under a bright sky.
  • Eroded canyons with rough textures.
  • Two towering cliffs with a clear gap between them.
  • Close-up view of towering rock formations.

Traveler Reviews

5.0
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    3.5
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    3.5
  • Food
    4.5
  • Tour Operator
    4.4

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    August 30th, 2025
    5.0
    A very reliable and excellent driver. He uses a translator for communication. Highly recommended area if you enjoy...
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    • Two towering cliffs with a clear gap between them.
    • Close-up view of towering rock formations.
    • Desolate rocky hills with varied textures.
    • Rock formation with stratified layers against a blue sky.
    • Eroded canyons with rough textures.
    • Jagged rock formations under a bright sky.
    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: Steppe and sky travel
    Thank you so much for your feedback!
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  • Lunar landscapes of Mangystau reviewer 2
    September 5th, 2022
    5.0
    We had so much fun with Dima and Aidana. They knew all the good off road, off the beaten track type places. Food was...
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    Traveled in August 2022
    Reply from: Steppe and sky travel
    Dear Savannah, thank you so much for your review, we appreciate the time you have taken to feed back :)
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Tour ID: 193273

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    • For any tour departing before April 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Steppe and sky travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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