Many horse lovers go to Mongolia to see the famed Naadam Festival in early July. The event – featuring the three “manly arts” of horse racing, archery, and wrestling – is spectacular, and stadium seats are hard to come by. But for a unique thrill, try sampling Naadam in a small provincial city. You’ll see [...]
Nomadic Cultures, the Gobi Desert, and a Camel Safari in the Land of Genghis Khan. Taking in the full sweep of Mongolian landscapes, from the legendary Gobi to high altitude grasslands dotted with horses and gers (nomadic dwellings), we discover a beautiful, welcoming land where the rest of the world seems a million miles away. Daily details [...]
Three Camel Lodge is situated amidst the stunning landscape of the Gobi’s Gurvansaikhan National Park within view of the breathtaking Gobi-Altai Mountain Range. This beautiful camp serves as a convenient base to explore the mysteries of the desert and enjoy hiking, camel trekking or photographing indigenous wildlife. Three Camel Lodge was built with the participation [...]
One of the most spectacular customs of the Kazakh people is to hunt with specially trained eagles. They celebrate this with a festival held in Bayan Olgii province at the heart of the majestic Altai Mountains. The festival displays the skill of the best Kazakh hunters (about 500 eagle hunters). Once the festival has ended you will be able [...]