100 km west of Ulan Bator, Camp Khustai sits within the Khustaï National Park, sanctuary of the last Przewalski's wild horses. Expect 2.5 hours of driving from the city center to reach this year-round ger camp, managed directly by the park's conservation actors.

Why stay at Camp Khustai

The camp is run by the Khustai Center, which administers the national park jointly with Mongolia's Ministry of Nature and Environment. Revenue from accommodation is channeled back into site protection and the takhi reintroduction program. Staying here means directly supporting the conservation of a species rescued from extinction.

Beyond the wild horses, the park shelters diverse landscapes—mountains, steppes, sand dunes, wetlands, and rivers—across territory easily explored from the camp.

Camp atmosphere

The atmosphere remains true to the steppe: white gers lined up facing the hills, the silence of vast plains, endless skies. The rhythm follows the park's pace, with observation outings scheduled at dawn and dusk, when takhi herds descend toward water sources. In the evening, the restaurant and museum serve as gathering points.

The gers

The camp has 14 gers in winter, divided into two categories—luxury and standard—fully furnished, accommodating 40 guests. In summer, additional gers are set up, increasing capacity to 95 beds. All are equipped to Mongolian standards, with access to hot showers and shared bathrooms.

Dining and services

• Restaurant serving Asian and Western dishes
• On request, traditional Mongolian barbecue: khorkhog (meat steamed over hot stones) or boodog (cooked inside the skin)
• Hot showers and bathrooms available
• Small museum housed in a camp ger, dedicated to the Przewalski's horse: information panels on the park and takhi reintroduction, film screenings in multiple languages, including English

Activities from the camp

The main attraction remains observing Przewalski's wild horses, accessed with a guide at dawn or dusk. The park also concentrates remarkable wildlife:

• 46 species of mammals: deer, roe deer, wild boar, white-tailed gazelle, grey wolf, Eurasian lynx, red fox, steppe fox, badger, Pallas's cat, polecat
• 161 species of birds: demoiselle crane, monk vulture, black stork, great bustard, spotted woodpecker

Location and access

The camp sits approximately 100 km west of Ulan Bator, roughly 2.5 hours' drive from the city center. Access is by private vehicle or organized transfer. It typically serves as the first stop on a central Mongolia circuit, accessible as a short round trip from the capital or as the opening stage of a broader itinerary.

Nearby

To extend the ger camp experience elsewhere in the country, several camps pair well with a Khustai stay, notably Camp Alag Tsar or Camp Böörög. Before or after immersion in the park, a night in Ulan Bator arranges easily at the Continental Hotel or in a 3-star hotel in the capital.

Plan your stay

Camp Khustai integrates naturally into a Mongolian itinerary blending steppes, wildlife, and nomadic heritage. To build a custom journey including this leg, explore our Mongolia travel suggestions.