Mongolia: The Eastern Steppes

We offer a unique itinerary to the far east of Mongolia, a land of the endless sea of grass, of golden steppes as far as you can see, where the only signs of humans are the tracks we drive on and the occasional nomad’s ger. Out here, there are ornithological discoveries still to be made. The avian influence is Manchurian in origin, and our main targets will be Jankowski’s Bunting, Baer’s Pochard, Siberian Crane, Mongolian Short-toed Lark, Ochre-rumped Bunting, polivanovi Reed Parrotbill and Marsh Grassbird. It’s also just possible that Swinhoe’s Rail can be found here… We’ll be travelling light and camping – there’s no other option on most nights – and  covering huge distances by in 4x4s, the majority of it on dirt tracks. However, the vehicles we use are comfortable, our drivers are marvelously proficient, and the tracks are usually smooth going.

In 2026, this tour can be taken in conjunction with Mongolia: Central.