Caravansarai — Your Comfortable Oasis in the Heart of Altyn-Emel
We provide everything you need for an exceptional stay, catering to both tour groups and independent travelers. From cozy accommodations and quality dining to technical and logistical support in the wild terrains of the national park, we have you covered.
Accommodation & Dining
- Caravansarai Campsite (Basshi village): accommodation in a cozy guest house, equipped campers, and traditional yurts.
- Matai Yurts (Shygan Cordon): a secluded stay at the ranger station in an authentic yurt or an equipped motorhome, featuring scenic views of the steppe and the Matai Mountains.
- Full-board dining for overnight guests.
- Pre-ordered meals for day visitors: Please note there are no public cafes in Basshi village.
- Traditional Kazakh tea ceremonies (available upon request).
- Cooking masterclasses with our chef to learn how to make traditional national dishes.
On-Site Services & Amenities
- Wood-fired sauna (banya), fully equipped restrooms and showers, and laundry service.
- Firewood grill and gas BBQ rentals for your cookouts.
- Camping gear rentals for overnight stays inside the national park.
- Photo sessions in traditional Kazakh attire inside an authentic yurt.
- Stargazing through a telescope.
Roadside & Technical Assistance
- In-car guide services (available in English and Russian).
- Proprietary audio guide of the park (English and Russian) for self-guided tours.
- Helpful consultations on routes, navigation, and national park regulations.
- Minor car repairs and tire services at our own Arba Garage workshop.
- Vehicle recovery and towing services within the national park.
We utilize modern digital systems to track and control all processes.
Discover Altyn-Emel in complete comfort with Caravansarai. As the only campsite of this format in the region, we perfectly blend the great outdoors with cleanliness and comfort. Our management team speaks fluent English and is always ready to assist international travelers, while our local staff will ensure you experience the true warmth of Kazakh hospitality.
Comfortable guest house, Kazakh yurts and stationary caravans in the village of Basshi.
Off-road transport services from Basshi to the Singing Dune and Aktau Mountains (with driver).
Tyre services, balancing, diagnostics, repairs, and welding at Caravansarai Campsite in Basshi.
Competent guiding services in Basshi (Rus/Eng) for travel risk mitigation and custom tours.
Ethnic photo sessions in traditional Kazakh attire in Caravansarai yurts in Basshi village.
