To Korgalzhyn - depart Astana bus station (across the car park from the train station):
11.50, 13.00, 17.00, and 18.40 To Astana - depart from Korgalzhyn bus station (200m from the Zapovednik on the main road to Astana):
07.00, 08.00, 13.00 and 17.00. Tickets should be bought at the bus stations at least a few hours before traveling as services are popular and can be subject to change. (Korgaldzhyn bus station is open only 30 min. before departures). Taxis at Astana train station will travel to Korgaldzhyn. Rodnik can recommend drivers from Korgalzhyn. (Fares are generally lower in the morning when the driver is confident of finding a return fare). If you make advance arrangements to enter the Zapovednik it may be possible for the driver to include a pick up and drop off from Astana station for an additional fee.
The Zapovednik administration can arrange for drivers to take visitors into the nature reserve. The drivers' knowledge of the current location of the wildlife is invaluable given the large size of the reserve. Tours to Kazakhstan >>>
