Traveling through the natural parks of Kazakhstan -
Nature of the Karaganda and Akmola regions -
Buiratau National Park is the heart of the curly mountains, a reserve of ancient steppe and unbreakable silence. Here, where the smooth lines of the Yereymentau mountains turn into stone waves and hills, as if frozen in motion, the real Kazakh nature comes to life – wild, proud, pristine. This is a unique corner of the Kazakh steppe, and the youngest reserve, where untouched landscapes, rare species of animals and plants, as well as ancient historical monuments have been preserved. The Park is spread over the territory of the Akmola region and Karaganda region, capturing picturesque hills, granite rocks, birch groves and endless steppe expanses. The Park is home to the famous Sokolinye Gory (Falcon Mountains), which are very popular, and there are interesting tourist routes.
Buiratau is a kingdom of steppes and forest-steppes, where you can find a variety of grasses, thickets of wild rose, bird cherry and hawthorn. In spring, the steppe blooms with tulips, irises and feather grass, creating amazing landscapes. The Park has small lakes and rivers that attract birds and animals. Granite rocks are especially beautiful, which in some places resemble the famous mountains of Bayanaul Park or Karkaralinsk Park.
How to get there and visit -
Buiratau Park is located on the territory of the Ereimentau District, Oskarovsky District, Akmola Region, Karaganda Region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 51°20'03"N 73°19'27"E
Information -
The nature of Buiratau is a living open-air museum. More than 600 plant species grow here, many of which are listed in the Red Book. A special pride are the relict black alder groves in the Karaagash tract and birch groves, a rarity for steppe regions. In spring, the hills are covered with carpets of wild tulips, in summer the field grasses are fragrant, and in autumn the steppe lights up with crimson - all this turns Buiratau into a kaleidoscope of colors and aromas.
The climate here is sharply continental: in winter it is harsh, snowy, and in summer it is hot, but the wind from the mountains refreshes and fills the air with the aroma of wormwood and herbs. Spring here is magical - a time of flowering, awakening and freshness. And autumn brings soft sun and colors that are impossible to tear your eyes away from.
The fauna of the Buiratau Park is like a living encyclopedia of wild life. Argali, wolves, roe deer, foxes and wild boars hide in the mountains and thickets. Eagles and golden eagles soar over the ridges, and at dawn you can hear the cry of cranes. In total, the park is home to 55 species of mammals and more than 160 species of birds. This is a real oasis of life, where every morning begins with a symphony of nature.
Tourism -
Buiratau is a paradise for ecotourism and off-route travel. There are trails for hiking, horseback riding, photo hunting and bird watching. Tourist routes pass through forests, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. You can choose one-day easy walks or go on a multi-day trek through the "wild" park with tents. For true romantics — sunrises on the peaks, fires under the starry sky and the feeling that you are alone with the great. This Park is not just nature. It is heritage. The spirit of nomads is still alive here. Stone remnants resemble burial mounds, in the steppes you can stumble upon ancient sacred objects, and local residents keep legends about great ancestors and spirits of the earth. Here you do not just walk — here you feel the breath of history.
"Buyratau" is a place where you can experience real steppe freedom, see rare animals, climb ancient rocks and feel a connection with the nature of Kazakhstan. The Park is less known than Bayanaul or Karkaraly, but no less interesting — there are no crowds of tourists, but there is silence, space and amazing landscapes. If you love wildlife, history and solitude, "Buyratau" will be a great travel destination.
Nearby attractions:
• Sokolinye Gory (Falcon Mountains);
• Kos-Batyr Sanctuary;
• Akdym Mountain;
• Zhaushoky Mountain;
• Aulie-Bulak Spring;
• Kara-Agash Spring;
• Nature Museum in Buiratau Park;
• Karagayly Ancient Burial Site;
• Togyz Shoshak Glade (Tract);
• Azhbay Lake;
• Bozaygyr Lake.
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