VASHLOVANI NATIONAL PARK TRAVEL GUIDE
Vashlovani National Park is home to some of Georgia’s most unique and diverse landscapes. Here you’ll find narrow canyons and jagged peaks, expansive savanna dotted with pistachio trees, bubbling mud volcanoes, barren plateaus, forested mountains, and a snaking river forming the border with Azerbaijan. This huge swathe of land, located in the very southeastern corner of Georgia, is spectacularly beautiful and full of surprises.
Throughout five days exploring the area it was all too easy to forget we were in Georgia, being transported instead to the wadis of Oman, the deserts of Iran, the bizarre rock formations of Upper Mustang, and the savannas of East Africa. It quickly became one of our favourite places in the country, and we highly recommend planning a visit. To help you do just that, we’ve put together this Vashlovani travel guide complete with practical advice, suggested itineraries, downloadable route maps, and other essential info.
Looking for a ready-made itinerary? Check out our adventurous
Vashlovani and David Gareja self-drive itinerary.
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Going to Vashlovani in two days. Thank you very much for your detailed report, it was EXTREMELY helpful!
Hey Peter, glad to hear it! Have a great time in Vashlovani. Cheers, Kim
Thanks! You had mentioned that you haven’t driven the Eldari Lowland route. I did it today. if you are into the wildlife, like me, this is the place. This is the home of Jayran (goitered, or black-tailed gazelle). I was very lucky to spot 11 of them today. This is also a winter ground for 2 – 3 thousand Little bustards. I’ll be back in November to watch them and, with some luck, the Great bustards. Then I passed the Border police station and turned NW toward the Pantishara viewpoint. The views there were incredible, the best I’ve seen in… Read more »