Renting an all-wheel drive camper in Kazakhstan is the only way to experience the true, untamed beauty of this vast country. The decisive advantage is your absolute self-sufficiency. You are not dependent on hotels or sparse tourist infrastructure. Via a platform like Campcruisers, you can specifically compare robust, off-road 4x4 campers built for the demanding conditions of Kazakhstan. If you rent a camper in Kazakhstan, you can immerse yourself in nature, spend the night on lonely lakes, experience the silence of the steppe and discover the remains of the ancient Silk Road. This is no ordinary journey, but an expedition that will give you unforgettable impressions and a feeling of boundless freedom.

A rented 4x4 camper is your key to the spectacular and remote natural wonders of Kazakhstan. These routes are challenging and require good preparation.

🏞️ Tour 1: The Southeast – Canyons, Lakes & the Tian Shan Mountains

This route takes you from Almaty to the most famous natural highlights in the south of the country.

• Duration: 7-10 days
• Distance: approx. 1,000 km
• Ideal for: Adventurers, landscape photographers, experienced off-road drivers
• Day 1 & 2: Almaty & Surroundings
• Start in Almaty, the green oasis at the foot of the Tian Shan Mountains. Get provisions and equipment. Take a trip to the Great Almaty Lake, whose turquoise color appears unreal against the mountain backdrop.
• Day 3 & 4: Sharyn Canyon (approx. 220 km)
• Drive to the Sharyn Canyon, the "little brother of the Grand Canyon". Explore the "Valley of Castles" on foot and stay with your camper right in the canyon. The starry sky here is breathtaking.
• Day 5 & 6: Kolsai Lakes & Kaindy Lake (approx. 100 km)
• Your destination is the Kolsai Lakes, three mountain lakes of incredible beauty. Then drive to Lake Kaindy, famous for its dead tree trunks rising from the water - a surreal sight. The slopes here are challenging.
• Day 7-9: Altyn-Emel National Park (approx. 250 km)
• Explore the vast Altyn-Emel National Park. Visit the "Singing Dune", a 150-meter high sand dune that creates sounds in the wind, and the colorful Aktau Mountains, which look like a Martian landscape.

🏜️ Tour 2: The West – Mangystau & the Caspian Sea

This extreme tour takes you to the desert-like and geologically fascinating Mangystau region in western Kazakhstan.

• Duration: 7-9 days
• Distance: approx. 800 km from Aktau
• Ideal for: Extreme adventurers, geology fans, explorers
• Day 1: Aktau
• Pick up your all-wheel drive camper in Aktau, the port city on the Caspian Sea, and equip yourself for the tour.
• Day 2 & 3: Bosjira Valley & the "Fangs" (approx. 200 km)
• Drive into the Bosjira Valley, an otherworldly landscape with white chalk cliffs and table mountains. The "Fangs", two striking rock needles, are the most famous photo motif.
• Day 4 & 5: Torysh – The Valley of Balls (approx. 150 km)
• Visit the mysterious Valley of Balls (Torysh), a huge field with thousands of perfectly round stone balls (concretions), whose origin is still a mystery.
• Day 6 & 7: Sherkala & the colored mountains (approx. 250 km)
• Discover the Sherkala, the "Lion Rock", a striking mountain that rises from the flat plain. Nearby you will find the colorful canyons of Kyzylkup.

Most travelers arrive in Kazakhstan by plane.

• ✈️ By plane:
• The most important international airports are Almaty (ALA) in the south and Astana (NQZ) in the north.
• From Germany: There are direct flights e.g. from Frankfurt to Almaty and Astana with Lufthansa. The flight time is about 6-7 hours.
• From Switzerland & Austria: There are usually connections with a stopover, e.g. via Frankfurt or Istanbul.

After your arrival, you can easily reach the pick-up location of your camper. The exact address of the specialized 4x4 camper rental company of our partner will be communicated to you in your booking documents.

Kazakh cuisine is hearty and meat-heavy, influenced by the nomadic culture.

What you should definitely try:

• 🍲 Beshbarmak: The national dish, consisting of finely chopped, boiled meat (often lamb or horse) and wide noodles.
• 🥟 Manty: Large, steamed dumplings filled with meat and onions.
• 🫓 Laghman: Hand-pulled noodles with meat and vegetables, a dish with Uyghur roots.
• 🥛 Kumis: A slightly alcoholic drink made from fermented mare's milk, a traditional nomad drink.

A trip with a campervan through Kazakhstan means one thing above all: wild camping.

• 🏕️ Wild camping & free standing:
• Wild camping is the usual and almost only way of camping in Kazakhstan. It is allowed throughout the country and is practiced everywhere, as long as you behave respectfully. This means keeping a distance from settlements and military installations and leaving absolutely no garbage behind. The possibilities are endless and the solitude is breathtaking.
• 🚐 Official pitches & campsites:
• Official campsites according to Western standards are practically non-existent in Kazakhstan. Near Almaty and some national parks there are simple, often fenced tourist bases ("Turbaza") that sometimes allow you to stay overnight in your own vehicle. However, you are almost exclusively on your own.