Sataplia karst caves

Sataplia karst caves form a limestone cave system in Imereti featuring multiple chambers connected by passages through the rock. The site includes mineral formations such as stalagmites and stalactites that developed over millennia as water moved through the stone.

Naturalist Petre Chabukiani first documented the cave system in 1925 while tracking the underground course of the Ogaskura River through the region. Following this discovery, the caves became known to the wider public and were eventually protected as a nature reserve.

The caves draw visitors interested in witnessing natural underground architecture shaped by water and time. For locals, this site represents an important natural landmark that connects them to the geological story of their region.

The caves are open year-round with stable underground conditions and well-lit pathways that make navigation straightforward. The surrounding nature reserve has maintained trails and viewing areas that allow comfortable exploration of the entire site.

The nature reserve surrounding this site contains preserved dinosaur footprints embedded in the ground, offering a rare window into prehistoric times. A glass viewing platform allows visitors to observe these ancient traces from above without disturbing them.