In the very heart of eastern Georgia, where the earth meets the sky in the Kakheti expanses, hides an amazing corner of nature - Vashlovani National Park. Located between the charming rivers Iori and Alazani, on the heights of the Shirak Plateau, the park is a real pearl of natural diversity at an altitude of 100 to 900 meters above sea level.
This is a place where endless fields coexist with deserts and gorges, revealing to visitors a scenario of wild and untamed nature. The name “Vashlovani” is surrounded by legends and is associated with ancient incense trees, reminiscent of apple trees in shape, which gives this place a particularly warm aura. Founded in 2003, the park protects its 25,114 hectares as a sacred site, offering unique flora and fauna, including light forests dominated by frankincense and juniper, a variety of bird and mammal species, from the European chukar and black vulture to Caucasian wolves and bears.
Visitors to Vashlovani National Park can explore its beauty thanks to a well-developed tourism infrastructure, including numerous routes for day and multi-day hikes, equipped picnic areas, bungalows and campsites. Lovers of nature and outdoor activities will find a wide range of excursions here: from walking and cycling tours to geological, cultural and even safaris and educational programs.
This place promises not just relaxation, but a real adventure among pristine nature, where every step opens up new horizons and allows you to rethink the connection between man and nature. Vashlovani National Park is an ideal destination for explorers, nature lovers, photographers and anyone seeking solitude among majestic landscapes. A visit to this corner of Georgia will give you not only vivid impressions, but also the opportunity to discover a unique natural heritage that is carefully preserved and protected for future generations.
