Shirvan National Park Eco-Tour | Gazelle Safari, Birdwatching & Village Lunch

✅ 100% Gazelle Sighting Guarantee

See Goitered Gazelles from just 5–10 meters in their natural environment

✅ Guided Birdwatching

Spot a variety of native and migratory birds near the park’s wetland zone with binoculars provided

✅ Safari in Shirvan National Park

Travel with a professional park ranger through semi-desert and steppe terrain

✅ Sangachal Caravanserai Stop

Short visit to a Silk Road-era caravanserai for a cultural photo break

✅ Homemade Organic Lunch

Enjoy fresh, local dishes prepared in a village home

✅ Grape Garden & Fruit Picking

Touch, taste, and collect seasonal fruits directly from the garden

✅ Low-Impact & Nature-Based

This is a genuine eco-tour, supporting conservation and rural livelihoods

🚩 Meeting point 

"Old City Tours" office at 07:50 Google Map

🚌 Pickup details

We pickup from all hotels in Baku.

🏁 End

Drop-off to hotel. The activity ends back at the original meeting point at 16:00 - 16:30.

Expect a memorable, low-impact journey into the heart of Azerbaijan’s semi-desert wilderness, where you’ll connect with nature, observe wildlife at arm’s length, and meet hospitable local families. The tour includes up-close gazelle sightings, peaceful birdwatching, a warm welcome in a village home, and the chance to harvest fruit directly from the garden.

Shirvan National Park, established on July 5, 2003, is located in the Kura-Araz lowland, spanning parts of the Garadagh, Salyan, and Neftchala districts. It covers an area of 54,374 hectares, featuring semi-desert terrain, dry lakes, salt marshes, and coastal wetland habitats. The flora includes species like wormwood (Artemisia), saltbush (Salsola), tamarisk, halostachys, and various semi-arid grasses adapted to the steppe climate.

The park is internationally recognized for its role in protecting the Goitered Gazelle (Ceyran), with over 6,500 gazelles living freely across its protected zones — the largest concentration in the entire Caucasus region. In addition to gazelles, wildlife includes foxes, jackals, wild boars, hares, jungle cats, and numerous bird species, such as flamingos, herons, ducks, kestrels, eagles, and other migratory and native birds. The Bandovan mud volcanoes and the surrounding shallow lake areas create ideal conditions for birdwatching and nature photography.

The park’s biodiversity is actively supported through partnerships with WWF, the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and IDEA Public Union, and contributes to national rewilding programs by relocating gazelles to other regions of Azerbaijan.

This is a carbon-light, educational, and conservation-supportive experience that reflects Azerbaijan’s COP29 eco-tourism values, blending wildlife observation, environmental education, and cultural connection in one rewarding daytrip from Baku.

Know Before You Book:

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• Children under the age 6 are free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
• Tours may be conducted in English and Russian; please advise your language preference during booking.
• Vegetarian lunch options are available; please inform us at the time of booking if required.
• Best time to visit: Spring to early autumn; gazelles visible year-round
• Fruit availability: Grapes in late summer; other fruits vary by season

Know Before You Go:

• Start time: 08:00 (earlier than standard tours for best wildlife visibility)
• Dress code: comfortable, casual clothing suitable for walking and weather conditions. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
• In case of rain, suitable footwear for outdoor locations is recommended.
• Guests are advised to bring water and light snacks, as there may be a delay before reaching the local house for lunch.

If you’re looking for a travel experience that’s ethical, immersive, and unforgettable, this tour offers the perfect balance of wildlife, nature, and local life. From birdwatching in wetlands to hand-picking grapes in a village garden, every moment reflects the essence of eco-tourism. It’s a day where you’ll feel the real Azerbaijan — and leave with a deeper connection to the land, its people, and its wildlife.