Kazakhstan · national park
Sayram-Ugam National Park
Sayram-Ugam National Park is a national park in Kazakhstan, established in 2006, covering 1,490 km² (575 sq mi). It is the #6 largest of Kazakhstan's 14 national parks.
- Area
- 1,490 km²
- Established
- 2006
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CIT · 66 km
Nearest airports to Sayram-Ugam National Park
- 1 CIT66 kmstraight line
- 2 TVT89 kmstraight line
- 3Tashkent International AirportTAS100 kmstraight line
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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More about Sayram-Ugam National Park
Sayram-Ugam National Park is one of 14 national parks in Kazakhstan. It covers 1,490 km² (149,037 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #6 largest national park in Kazakhstan (6.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2006, 20 years ago — the first national parks in Kazakhstan date back to 1985. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Sayram-Ugam National Park
The closest airport is Shymkent International Airport (CIT), about 66 km away — around 1 h 26 min by car; alternatively Tashkent-Khumo International Airport (TVT, 89 km). Other national parks within reach include Ugom Chatkal State National Natural Park, Durman National Park (0 km²), Kara-Buura State Nature Park (615 km²) and Pop National Nature Park (100 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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