Untamed Mongolia

A very important feature of our Mongolia wildlife safari is the limited group size, as nature encounters are best experienced away from crowds within the intimate setting of a small group.

To minimize long overland drives and complex logistics, we use chartered flights between key destinations. These flights provide direct access to remote regions, maximizing comfort and time in the field while ensuring a smoother overall travel experience.

• Trip price includes: Accommodations, services of Nat Hab's professional Expedition Leader(s), local guides and camp staff, drivers, all meals from lunch on Day 1 through breakfast on final day, some alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, airport transfers on Day 1 and final day, all activities and entrance fees, all taxes, permits and service fees.

• Internal air cost includes: All flights within the itinerary (this will be listed separately on our invoicing).

Travel to and from the start and end point of your trip, alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, passport and Nepal visa fees, optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry and internet, etc.), airline baggage fees, required medical evacuation insurance, optional travel protection insurance.

This nature journey offers an adventurous experience exploring Mongolia's vast wild landscapes. Here are some important aspects of the trip you should be aware of.

Remote Ger Camps
Our remote ger camps in Mongolia offer the most comfortable and authentic way to immerse yourself in the country’s vast, wide-open landscape while ensuring our presence does not disturb wildlife or disrupt the traditions of local nomadic herders. Some camps are private to our group, while others may host additional travelers, but all provide a quiet and respectful base for exploring the landscape. Accommodations are simple but welcoming, with traditional felt gers outfitted with Queen or Two Twin beds, warm bedding, and wood stoves for heat. Facilities include en suite portable toilets, shared tented shower and composting toilets. Due to their remote location, there is limited or no cell phone service and limited Wi-Fi access at camp that may be limited to certain times of day. While adventurous, a stay in our ger camps offers a rare chance to experience Mongolia in a way that balances comfort, traditional practices, and respect for the land and its people.

Wildlife Viewing Experience in Mongolia
Mongolia offers an extraordinary opportunity to search for some of the planet’s most elusive wildlife against a backdrop of immense, wide-open landscapes. Unlike an African safari, where animals are abundant and often in close range, wildlife here is dispersed across vast distances and requires time, patience, and persistence to observe. Much of our experience involves long drives across rugged terrain in Toyota Land Cruisers, with no more than three guests per vehicle to ensure comfort and visibility. Our Expedition Leader will rotate among the vehicles during drives, while we stop frequently to set up scopes and scan the horizon for wildlife. These searches can mean extended periods of driving, and other times of waiting and watching, but the reward of spotting rare species in such a remote and wild setting makes the effort deeply worthwhile. Understanding that wildlife encounters here are earned—rather than guaranteed or constant—will allow you to fully embrace the adventure and the immense beauty of Mongolia’s natural world.

This trip begins and ends in Ulaanbaatar. Because this is a long international journey, we recommend that you arrive the night before Day 1 to rest from your travels and begin the trip refreshed. For guests who come in early, recommended hotels will be included in your pre-departure materials.

If you plan to arrive on Day 1, you must arrive in Ulaanbaatar by 8 am in order to participate in a group lunch and tour beginning at approximately 11 am.

You may depart Ulaanbaatar any time on the final day.

Our Natural Habitat Adventures Travel Desk can best assist with your travel reservations, as our staff is familiar with the specific requirements of this program and can help arrange the most efficient itinerary. Please call us at 800-543-8917. While we offer the best available rates to us on airfare and additional nights’ accommodations, you may occasionally find special web rates or lower fares online.