Hustai National Park
Introduction
Located just 2 hours west of Ulaanbaatar, Hustai National Park is one of Mongolia’s great conservation success stories. It’s the site of the reintroduction of the wild Przewalski’s horse (Equus przewalskii), known locally as Takhi. Extinct in the wild by the 1960s, the species was reintroduced to Hustai in 1992 and now roams freely in healthy numbers. The park is also home to red deer, marmots, and a growing wolf population. Less commonly, you may see lynx, argali sheep, roe deer, and Mongolian gazelles. Hustai also preserves archaeological sites such as ancient Neolithic graves. Overnights are in deluxe gers, with optional upgrade to luxury HS Khaan lodge.
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Trip Details
Day 1: To Hustai National Park
Depart Ulaanbaatar in the morning. After a 2 hour drive, arrive at the Hustai Ger Camp, operated by the Hustai Trust. Visit ancient Öngut graves (6th–7th century A.D.) and birdwatch along the Tuul River, where red-footed falcons are often seen. In the evening, take a game drive to spot herds of wild Takhi horses. Overnight in a ger.
Day 2: Hiking and Wildlife Viewing
Today you’ll hike through Hustai’s diverse landscapes — forested ridges, open steppe, and scenic gullies. Enjoy views over the Moltsog Sands and watch for wildlife such as red deer, vultures, eagles, and falcons. Visit the Moilt backcountry camp, then return to the main camp by vehicle. Overnight in a ger.
Day 3: Community Visit and Return
In the morning, visit a local herding family living near the park and learn about their involvement in Hustai’s conservation efforts. Enjoy a traditional lunch of buuz (steamed dumplings) before returning to Ulaanbaatar in the afternoon.
Itinerary Map
DATES ex Ulaanbaatar:
- Daily mid May to mid of September.
PRICE ex Ulaanbaatar:
2 members: USD 800 per person
Upgrade to HS Khaan resort: USD 600 per person
Single supplement (2n): USD 100
Practicalities:
Transport: Travel by jeep or minibus depending on group size.
Accommodation: Comfortable deluxe ger with en-suite bathroom facilities in shared twin.
Staff: Accompanied by an English-speaking Mongolian guide through-out. Other languages available on request (additional cost).
Additionals: We can organize hotel accommodation, city tours and transfers in Ulaanbaatar.
Includes: Guide, all meals outside Ulaanbaatar. All overnights in ger camps. All local transport and entrance fees.
Excludes: Beverages. Transfers and accommodation in Ulaanbaatar. Air or train tickets in and out Mongolia.
What our guests say
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Great place to stay and experience mongolian way of living, no tv, wifi, phone. Just nature and great company of the staff and livestocks of mongolia. The toilet is a hole in the ground covered by a shed. It is clean, but can be smelly to those used to city life. Not hot water supply, inform the staff that you like to hot water half an hour earlier so that they can boil it over camel dung 🙂
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We stayed at Jalman Meadows for three days and wished we had arranged a longer stay. It is very remote and tranquil, all quiet, such beautiful nature, amazing views. We hiked up mountains and on flatlands, rode horses with local nomads for half a day. We also got to visit a local nomadic family in their home with the help from one of the staff who translated, and were able to ask questions about their daily life - so interesting! The gers are cozy, beds very comfortable and we slept like babies. Good food, and also available for vegetarians. Friendly staff.This was the very highight of our trip, we just loved Jalman Meadows.
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