Kazakhstan Aktau Mountains
The Aktau mountains are a remote and mostly unknown / overlooked area in south east Kazakhstan. Their shapes and colors are something unique in the world. It can be described as a museum of the distant past.
Photography Tips
For this photo, use a central composition. Place a person for the adventure character in line with the mountain.
Travel Information
To get here, you need to first get to the entrance of the Altyn-Emel National Park. Here, you need to get the permits and pay the fees. Then, you continue your way to the Aktau Mountains which in total is a 140km off-road drive from Basshi (the entrance ´city´).
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Sunset in summer
Sunrise & Sunset
06:45 - 16:12
| current local time: 10:01
Photo Themes
adventure
desert
Desert Landscape
Hiking
Mountains
Sand
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