Place to visit
Aralkum National Nature park, Kazakhstan: what it is and when to go
Aralkum National Nature park is a protected area (Orolqum milliy tabiat bog‘i) in Kazakhstan. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. 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
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Orolqum milliy tabiat bog‘i
- Where
- Kazakhstan
- Best time
- May to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- SCO Aktau, 643 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- Coordinates
- 44.80412, 59.06286
What it is and where
Aralkum National Nature park is a protected area (Orolqum milliy tabiat bog‘i) in Kazakhstan.
Its coordinates are 44.80412, 59.06286; the nearest main airport is Aktau International Airport (SCO, Aktau), 643 km as the crow flies. How to get around Kazakhstan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Kazakhstan. 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 Aralkum National Nature park is May to June and September to October.
- JanBetter not8:58
- FebBetter not10:12
- MarBetter not11:38
- AprPossible13:16
- MayBest time14:38
- JunBest time15:23
- JulPossible15:04
- AugPossible13:53
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:19
- DecBetter not8:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. 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 | May to June and September to October | April, July to August and November |
| Wildlife | May to June and September to October | April, July to August and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Aralkum National Nature park 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 Kazakhstan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Kazakhstan
To enter Kazakhstan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Baikonur and border areas require a permit”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Kazakhstan checklist. Currency: Tenge (KZT); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 102 police · 103 ambulance · 101 fire brigade.
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
- Saigachiy Complex (landscape) reserveProtected area110 km
- Barsa-Kelmes Nature ReserveProtected area116 km
- State wildlife sanctuary "Sudochye-Akpetki"Protected area158 km
- The Church of the Holy Great Martyr George the VictoriousChurch in Baikonur, Kazakhstan347 km
- South Ustyurt National Nature ParkNational park363 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Kazakhstan guide.
More in Kazakhstan: Nature
- Khan Tengri: mountain in Kyrgyzstan
- Belukha Mountain: mountain on the border of Russia and Kazakhstan
- Tanbaly: archaeological site in Kazakhstan
- Charyn Canyon: canyon on the Charyn River in Kazakhstan
- Altyn-Emel National Park: national park
- Katun Nature Reserve: protected area in russia
Every Kazakhstan place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Aralkum National Nature park?
It is a protected area (Orolqum milliy tabiat bog‘i in the local language) in Kazakhstan.
When is the best time to visit Aralkum National Nature park?
May to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37.
How do you get to Aralkum National Nature park?
The nearest main airport is Aktau International Airport (SCO), 643 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Kazakhstan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Kazakhstan 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 Saigachiy Complex (landscape) reserve, Barsa-Kelmes Nature Reserve, State wildlife sanctuary "Sudochye-Akpetki". The rest is in the Kazakhstan guide.
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