WILDLIFE SAFARIS
The Manul Photography Quest
Dates: Oct 1-10, 2025, Nov 1-10, 2025
TRIP SUMMARY
This Manul Photography Tour offers a rare and ethical wildlife experience in Mongolia’s Eastern Steppe and Gobi Desert, guided by local biologists and conservationists. Based in the remote Kherlentoono Nature Reserve, you’ll track the elusive Manul (Pallas’s cat) and other steppe wildlife, living like a field biologist—observing, learning, and exploring vast grasslands. Our team’s field expertise makes encounters with the Manul a regular highlight of this tour. Accommodations are in community-run ger hostels, offering authentic nomadic hospitality while directly supporting local livelihoods.
Throughout the journey, you’ll also have the opportunity to observe a variety of other wildlife and rare steppe birds in their natural habitats. This tour is defined by its commitment to ethical observation, community partnership, and real conservation impact—an immersive opportunity for wildlife photographers, nature lovers, and conscious travelers alike.
PRICING
- Land transportation as indicated in the itinerary based on using a 4×4 van or cruiser jeeps;
- Private accommodation based on a twin occupancy in a standard room at hotel and private gers in the countryside, with field toilet;
- Airport arrival & departure transfers;
- All meals indicated as B, L or D;
- Park entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary;
- Mongolia Quest’s English speaking guide throughout your stay;
- Local biologist to accompany;
- Contribution to local ecosystem research projects;
- Supply of bottled and boiled waters throughout the trip.
- International airfare;
- Personal laundry;
- Drinks not mentioned in the itinerary;
- Travel insurance;
- Medical evacuation costs;
- Excess baggage charges;
- Visa fees;
- Gratuities;
- Any other item not mentioned as included.
MEET THE LEADER
Khuderchuluun Gantumur(MSc/BSc, National University of Mongolia)
Khuderchuluun is a young and promising Mongolian biologist, actively contributes to research and field studies while advocating for responsible wildlife-watching tourism. Since 2017, he has gained extensive hands-on experience in biodiversity research and wildlife monitoring across Mongolian National Parks, working with national parks and leading conservation organizations such as World Wildlife Fund and The Nature Conservancy. His fieldwork spans a wide range of species—from small mammals to Argali sheep and the endangered Saiga antelope.
As your trip leader, Khuderchuluun will offer expert guidance, insightful instruction, and scientific context to deepen your understanding of Mongolia’s remarkable wildlife and ecosystems.
