SNOW LEOPARD PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR MONGOLIA

Mongolia gives wonderful opportunities to find and photograph Snow Leopard to photographers who focus on rare wildlife. Photographing Mongolia’s wildlife is not easy, but it is incredibly worth it. The Mongolian population of the Snow leopard is the second biggest in the world and it is the core population of the northern subspecies Panthera uncia Irbis.

Tour season:  March, April and October, November             Transportation: Land Cruiser 100, Lexus 470

11 days trip to South Mongolia

Every day:  Breakfast  at 08.00 am,  coffee/snack at 10.30 am, Picnic lunch at 1.00 pm,  coffee/snack  at 3.00 pm,  dinner at 6.30-7.00 pm

DAY 1: Arrive in Ulaanbaatar City, Mongolia.

Welcome to Mongolia! At the Chinggis Khan International Airport, you will meet a city guide and be transferred to the hotel. We will introduce you to our city and visit the main highlights of the Museum of National History. L+D

DAY 2: Arrive in Altai town. This is the administrative center of Gobi-Altai province.

In the morning, take a 1-hour domestic flight to Altai town. We will drive to Khasagt Khairkhan Mountain. /130 km from Altai town/.   Our tour team arrived here 2 days ago and has been exploring the snow leopard habitat and preparing the camping for the snow leopard expedition. B+L+D

DAY 3 – 7:  Discovering the snow leopards.

“Khasagt Khairkhan” mountain

A large ridge along the southern bank of the Zavkhan River in the western part of Gobi-Altai province. The protected area is 330 square kilometers. The height of the mountain peak is 3578 meters. There are many rare and protected animals such as Deer, Wild sheep, Ibex, Snow Leopard, Marten, Elk and Vulture, and other birds.

Feel free to film and photograph during the snow leopard photo tour.  We have five days to explore.

Every day, at the end of the exploring we will come back to the campsite and stay overnight in the Local Ger with heating /stove, beds/. In some cases, we might migrate to a better spot.

Our local guide has been working in this area for over 8 years.  Also, the nomadic herder from this area will join us, and his knowledge of the land helps to find the best place to spot snow leopards.

For wildlife photographers, this gorgeous cat is a coveted prize—and we travel with some of the best guides in Mongolia in pursuit of images that few will ever have a chance to attain.

Please come well-equipped with a camera and binoculars. Enjoy stunning landscape photography with high-altitude snow-capped mountains. B+L+D

DAY 8: Visit herder`s family

After the expeditions, when we are finished with snow leopard tourism, we will drive to the nomadic herder`s family.  The nomads in this area migrate 4-5 times a year and take care of animals all year. We will be guests to the family and spend time with local people. B+L+D

DAY 9: Arrive in Altai town

Today we will drive back to Altai town. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the camp. B+L+D

DAY 10: Fly back to Ulaanbaatar

In the morning you will fly back to UB.   At the airport, our guide will pick you up and drop you off at the hotel.

DAY 11: Departure from Ulaanbaatar city

Tour Price includes 

• All accommodation during the trip / traditional Ger /yurt/, 2 nights hotel in UB/

• Domestic flights, round trip

• All transportation /+Fuel/

• English-speaking tour guides / Drivers, helpers/

• UB city tour

• Expedition cook (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Bottled water and snacks)

• All Camping & Cooking equipment

• Visit at herder`s family

• Pick-up and drop-off services

• National Park permits and all fees during the trip

Tour price excludes

• International airfare

• Personal needs

• Alcohol drinks

• Excess baggage fee (15 kg domestic flights )

• Travel Insurance

• Gratitude

Tour price:   The cost of the trip starts from 2990.00 USD and depends on the number of people.
If you have any questions or requests regarding this trip, please contact directly the Founder/Manager  email address: taimenfish@gmail.com 

You are also welcome to contact us via WhatsApp/WeChat/Viber: +976  94990228
The Founder and Manager will send to you the bank account information confirmation letter and trip confirmed detailed itinerary.
Payment transfer: Trip deposit should be proceeding by Transfer Wise, MG, WU,  Card payment, and any bank transfer type.
You can get additional services that are not included in the price.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the chances of seeing a snow leopard?

There is no definitive answer, as sightings of snow leopards are relatively rare and unpredictable. However, if you’re planning a trip to Mongolia, your chances of seeing a Snow Leopard are probably higher than if you were going elsewhere. This is because Mongolia is home to a large portion of the global snow leopard population. So, while there are no guarantees, your odds are certainly better in Mongolia than in most other places.

What makes a snow leopard special?

The snow leopard is a beautiful and majestic creature that inhabits the mountains of central Asia. Though they are apex predators, their populations have been in decline due to habitat loss and persecution by humans. They are often called the “ghosts of the mountain” because they are so rarely seen and spend most of their lives in solitude.

Are snow leopards friendly to humans?

Snow leopards are not aggressive towards humans. The only time a snow leopard might show aggression towards a human is if it feels threatened or its cubs are in danger. In general, snow leopards are shy and reclusive animals that avoid contact with humans whenever possible. There has never been a verified snow leopard attack on a human being. Even if disturbed while feeding, a snow leopard is more likely to run away than try to defend the site.