Explore with Mongolia Travel Tips: Your Guide to Adventure

The takhi herd at Khomiin Tal National Park has grown to about 160 from 22 horses brought from France in 2004–2005. What the milestone means, and how travellers can see Mongolia's wild horses at Hustai near Ulaanbaatar.

A brown bear killed a man near Ulaanbaatar on 7 October 2026, and 62 more bear reports followed on 10–11 October. What happened, where bears are being seen and how travellers can stay safe in Mongolia this autumn.

Tost Toson Bumbiin Nuruu in the South Gobi, one of Mongolia's best snow leopard habitats, is now a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the country's 13th. Here's what that means and how it fits a Gobi trip.

In western Mongolia, Kazakh hunters still train golden eagles the way their ancestors did. Meet the eagle hunters of the Altai, see the Golden Eagle Festival, and learn how to experience this living tradition yourself.

How big is the Gobi, what lives there and how was it formed? A clear overview of the Gobi Desert's geography, climate, wildlife and history — with 19 traveler FAQs.

Snow leopards, wild Bactrian camels, takhi horses and the rare Gobi bear — where Mongolia's iconic animals live and how travelers can see them responsibly.

What is the Mongolia Golden Eagle? The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is a large bird of prey found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the most widespread eagle species and belongs to the Accipitridae family. Golden eagles have dark brown feathers with lighter golden-brown feathers on their napes. Juveniles have white markings on their wings and tails. They are skilled hunters, using their speed, agility, and sharp talons to catch prey like hares, rabbits, and marmots. Mongo

Snow leopards, Gobi bears, wild camels and reborn wild horses — a region-by-region guide to Mongolia’s astonishing wildlife.

Mongolia's national Naadam happens only in mid-July — but our Mini Naadam festivals run on set dates from June to early September, with wrestling, horse racing, archery, dance and airag tasting in one afternoon. Here's the full program.

A sacred granite peak just 150 km from Ulaanbaatar — Zorgol Khairkhan's legend, caves, wildlife and how to visit it on an easy day trip.

Small, shaggy and unstoppable — the Mongolian horse carried an empire and still carries the nomadic world. Here’s everything about the breed.

Extinct in the wild, reborn on the steppe — the takhi is the world’s last wild horse, and Mongolia is the place to see it.