Place to visit
Kabardino-Balkaria Nature Reserve, Georgia: what it is and when to go
Kabardino-Balkaria Nature Reserve is a strict nature reserve in Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia (Кабардино-Балкарский высокогорный заповедник) in Georgia. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Georgia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Strict nature reserve in Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Кабардино-Балкарский высокогорный заповедник
- Where
- Georgia
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- KUT Kopitnari, 110 km as the crow flies
- Website
- zapovednik-kbr.ru
- Coordinates
- 43.03641, 43.13935
What it is and where
Kabardino-Balkaria Nature Reserve is a strict nature reserve in Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia (Кабардино-Балкарский высокогорный заповедник) in Georgia. It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Georgia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 43.03641, 43.13935; the nearest main airport is David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT, Kopitnari), 110 km as the crow flies. How to get around Georgia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Georgia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kabardino-Balkaria Nature Reserve is April to October.
- JanPossible9:10
- FebPossible10:18
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:28
- JunBest time15:10
- JulBest time14:53
- AugBest time13:46
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:29
- DecPossible8:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Kabardino-Balkaria Nature Reserve has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Georgia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Georgia
To enter Georgia there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport, and up to a year's stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Georgia checklist. Currency: Georgian lari (GEL); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- ShkharaHighest mountain of Main Caucasus Range, Caucasus Mountains, Georgia and Russia4.6 km
- UlluchiranGlacier5.0 km
- Shota Rustaveli PeakMountain on the border of Georgia and Russia6.4 km
- ShkaraGlacier6.8 km
- JangaMountain on the border of Georgia and Russia7.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Georgia guide.
More in Georgia: Nature
- Mount Kazbek: Dormant volcano in Georgia and Russia
- Krubera Cave: cave in Georgia
- Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park: national park in Georgia spanning parts of six municipalities
- Sochi National Park: national park of Russia
- Kolkheti National Park: national park
- Uplistsikhe: ancient city in Georgia
Every Georgia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kabardino-Balkaria Nature Reserve?
It is a strict nature reserve in Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia (Кабардино-Балкарский высокогорный заповедник in the local language) in Georgia. It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Georgia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kabardino-Balkaria Nature Reserve?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50.
How do you get to Kabardino-Balkaria Nature Reserve?
The nearest main airport is David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT), 110 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Georgia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Georgia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Shkhara, Ulluchiran, Shota Rustaveli Peak. The rest is in the Georgia guide.
Keep reading
- Nature338 places for nature in Georgia, from Mount Kazbek to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Kabardino-Balkaria Nature Reserve on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.