Georgian Eco - National Parks

Georgia’s natural environment is one of the most special in the world. National parks and protected areas cover more than 7% of Georgia. 75% of the all protected areas are covered with woods. There are 14 national reserves, 9 national parks, 17 suppressed, 14 natural monuments and 2 protected landscapes in Georgia.

The Georgian landscape is especially suited to eco-tourists, due to its relatively unspoiled status and absence of mass tourism. Amateur botanists or zoologists are going to find themselves in a real heaven full of rare plants and animals.

Javakheti protected areas

Javakheti protected areas are located In Akhalkalaki and Ninotsminda municipalities, Samtskhe-Javakheti region and are distinguished with lakes, unique swamps and subalpine and alpine meadows. Javakheti protected area includes Javakheti National Park and Managed Reserves of Bughdasheni, Khanchali, Madatapha, Sulda and Kartsakhi.

From bird watching towers it is possible to watch 140 species of nesting and migrating birds in different times of year on 7 hiking, horse riding and biking routes. There are so many different types of fish, they are perfect for sport fishing lovers.

At Javakheti Protected Areas you can explore Kartsakhi, Madatapa, Bughdasheni and Khanchali lakes, Kartsakhi and Sulda marshes, steppes, subalpine and alpine meadows. Tourist season lasts from April to November.

Sataplia Cave

Sataplia Managed Reserve is located in Tskaltubo municipality, Imereti region, where the footprints of Herbivorous and Raptor dinosaurs of different epochs are found. Sataplia dinosaurs are called “Satapliazaurus” and are different from Europian dinosaurs.

Easy pedestrian tourist routes are convenient for family travel and provide an opportunity to visit the conservation building of dinosaur footprints, exhibition hall, unique karst caves, Colchic Forest and the wild bee habitat area. A beautiful view of Imereti region overlooks from the glass panoramic construction.

Tourist season at Sataplia Cave lasts all year around.