List of protected natural sites in Kazakhstan including national parks, reserves, lakes, mountains, canyons, and waterfalls that represent the diversity of the country's landscapes
National park with forests and lakes surrounded by granite rocks. The area contains multiple mountain trails and hiking paths.
Natural reservoir formed by melted glaciers in the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. The water maintains a temperature near 0°C year-round.
150-meter sand formation in Altyn-Emel National Park that produces sound when wind passes through it.
Canyon formed by 12-million-year-old sedimentary rocks. The length extends to 154 kilometers.
A Central Asian waterfall reaching 112 meters in height, located in the Dzhungarsky Alatau mountains. The water descends over three successive levels in a mountainous environment.
Mountain peaking at 4506 meters in the Altai range. The two main peaks are covered with permanent snow and glaciers.
A natural mountain lake located at 1449 meters above sea level, surrounded by coniferous forests. The reserve hosts rare species of fish and birds.
A mountain lake at 1818 meters altitude in a Tian Shan valley. The waters reflect the spruce forests lining its shores.
Protected area founded in Central Asia in 1926, covering 1319 square kilometers. It includes mountains, forests, and steppes.
Body of water located at 1760 meters altitude in the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. The lake is 1850 meters long.
Mountainous territory spanning 149053 hectares crossed by rivers and valleys, home to snow leopards and wild goats.
A body of water measuring 614 kilometers long, containing freshwater in its western part and saltwater in its eastern part.
Nature reserve with an area of 400 hectares home to marals, bison, and roe deer.
Mountain lake with submerged tree trunks located in the Kolsai Lakes National Park.
A saltwater body of 1590 square kilometers, located in northern Kazakhstan. This lake hosts more than 300,000 flamingos during their migration.
Endorheic lake situated between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Its area has decreased by 90% since 1960 due to river diversions.
Nature reserve located in the northern Kazakhstan mountains, featuring four lakes, granite formations, and pine forests. The park protects endemic flora.
Nature reserve of 90234 hectares including pine forests, granite rocks, and mountain lakes with diverse fauna.
Natural space of 182076 hectares characterized by rocky masses, freshwater lakes, and pine forests with many bird species.
Natural area of 356022 hectares in the Zhongar mountains including glaciers, forests, and over 1000 plant species.
Protected natural space of 200,000 hectares spreading on the northern slope of the Tian Shan mountains, with glaciers and coniferous forests.
Protected area of 643,000 hectares in the Altai region, characterized by larch forests, alpine meadows, and snowy peaks.
Massif of sedimentary rocks formed 400 million years ago, with red, yellow, and white mineral strata exposed by erosion.
Natural area of 65,000 hectares around Lake Alakol, which is home to numerous migratory bird species and endemic flora.