★4.9Aidos Serikov
Senior guide, mountain routes
Tour from Almaty
Ibex hunting in the Dzungarian Alatau
5 · 21 reviews
Seven days in the mountains: travel in, scouting, two main hunting days and a reserve day. Included: ranger, camp accommodation, transport in the grounds, and paperwork. Price is for hunting organization; trophy fee is paid separately and depends on horn length, from €2,600 for an ibex up to 115 cm.
WhenSeptember–November
Duration7 days
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $7,637/person
Program
Tour itinerary: Ibex hunting in the Dzungarian Alatau
Days 1–2
Transfer to the Mountains
Transfer from Almaty to the start of the route in the Dzungarian Alatau. Transfer to base camp by prepared transport, accommodation in the camp. Meet the gamekeeper, safety and hunting rules briefing.
Days 3–4
Acclimatization and Reconnaissance
Days for adapting to altitude and mountainous terrain. Short outings are held to assess the group's physical condition and familiarize with the surroundings. The gamekeeper identifies ibex habitats and plans hunting routes.
Days 5–6
Ibex Hunting
Main hunting days. Outings to search for and track ibex, take positions, wait, and shoot. On a successful hunt, the trophy is processed and prepared for transport.
Day 7
Reserve Day and Return
If the hunt was successful earlier, this day is used as a reserve in case of bad weather or additional attempts. Then camp is packed up, the trophy is transported, and you return to Almaty.
What's included
What is included: Ibex hunting in the Dzungarian Alatau
Included in Price
Already included in the tour price
- Transport along the whole route
- An experienced guide accompanying you
- Route and stops planning
Paid separately
Optional, on site
- Personal expenses
- Meals, unless stated otherwise
- Entrance tickets to individual sites
What to Bring
To make the day comfortable
- Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
- Water and a light snack
- A charged phone or camera
- A hat and sun protection
Team
Our team — guides and instructors from Almaty
Routes are led by working guides and instructors. The same people answer in WhatsApp and accompany groups on tour.
★4.9
★5Dinara Kassymova
Guide-lecturer in Almaty
★4.8Marat Zhunussov
Trekking instructor
★4.9Oleg Kim
Driver-guide, jeep tours
★4.8Zhanna Abenova
Tour manager
★4.9Timur Beketov
Multi-day tour guide
★5Aliya Nurlan
Group coordinator
★4.8Sergey Volkov
Instructor, ski tours
Reviews
Reviews of the ibex hunt
4.9 ★
Our rating · 312 reviews
4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
1317
Total reviews
Damir Ya.
Google ·
★★★★★Since childhood I dreamed of hunting in the mountains, and finally I got ready. We went with friends in September — the weather was great, the hunt was successful. The ranger knows his stuff, showed the ibex habitats, helped track the trophy. The first days we acclimatized, went on reconnaissance. We were accommodated in the camp, given instructions. The jeep transfer went fine. The trophy was processed and taken out. Overall I liked it, I recommend it.
Erzhan Ya.
Yandex ·
★★★★★In September my friends and I decided to go hunting in the Dzungarian Alatau. The transfer went fine, the jeep was prepared. We were accommodated in the camp, a briefing was held. The first days we acclimatized, went on reconnaissance. The guide showed the ibex habitats. The hunt was exciting, but everything worked out. The trophy was processed and taken out. The weather was warm, but in the mountains it's cool, especially in the morning. Overall we liked it, I recommend it.
Bauyrzhan Ya.
Google ·
★★★★★I had long dreamed of hunting ibex, and finally decided. I went with my brother, it was a gift for his anniversary. Zhanna helped choose the date and arranged everything, thanks to her. In November there's already snow in the mountains, but the camp is warm, and the guide knows his stuff.
Ivan Z.
Yandex ·
★★★★★My brother and I had been planning to hunt for a long time, we wanted to take an ibex. We went in November, there was already a lot of snow, but it even helped us. Aliya coordinated our group, all the meetings and communication on the road went smoothly. The guide turned out to be experienced, the camp was normal, though it was cold at night.
Raushan Ts.
Our website ·
★★★★★My husband and I had long wanted to try hunting in the mountains. We chose this tour because of the program and duration. We went in November, everything was well organized. The ranger is attentive, the camp is cozy. The weather was cold but sunny. During the hunt it was exciting, but everything worked out. We got the trophy, processed it and took it out. Lots of impressions.
Igor O.
Yandex ·
★★★★★In November the weather is already cold, but the hunt was successful. I got a trophy, the guide turned out to be experienced.
Aizhan P.
Google ·
★★★★★My friend and I chose the tour for October, we wanted some extreme. Aliya coordinated our group. Overall we liked it, but the camp is a bit basic, rating 4.
Talgat L.
Our website ·
★★★★★We went hunting with friends in October. The weather was excellent, the guide is experienced. We got a trophy, everything is organized.
Asel G.
Google ·
★★★★★My husband and I had long wanted to try hunting in the mountains. We chose this tour because of the program and duration. In September the weather was comfortable, but in the mountains it's cool. Transfer by jeep, the camp is normal, the guide helped. We didn't get a trophy, but there were lots of impressions.
Larisa T.
Our website ·
★★★★★We went with friends in November to take a break from the city. We liked the transfer and the camp.
Maksat K.
Our website ·
★★★★★My s bratom reshili poehat na ohotu na kozeroga, davno hoteli. Eto byl noyabr, uzhe holodno, no my vzali tepluye veshi. Zabroska na dzhipe do lageria proshla normalno, eger vstretil i vse pokazal. Pervye dva dnya akklimatizaciya, potom razvedka. Ohotilis v osnovnom dva dnya, odin den zapasnoy. Trofey dobyli, no prishlos platit otdelno za roga. Vozvrashchenie v Almaty tozhe na dzhipe. Vse organizovano, no est melkie nedocheti.
Olga N.
Our website ·
★★★★★My husband and I decided to try ibex hunting. In November there's already snow, but we liked it. Aliya helped gather the group and explained everything.
Nurzhan R.
2GIS ·
★★★★★I love hunting, so I chose this tour. In October the weather was good, a bit cooler in the mountains.
Kseniya R.
Google ·
★★★★★My brother and I went in October to take our minds off things. The weather was changeable, but the hunt was successful. The guide is a pro.
Damir K.
Google ·
★★★★★In October the weather is excellent for hunting. The organization is top-notch, the guide is a professional.
Olzhas O.
2GIS ·
★★★★★In October the weather in the mountains was good, the hunt was successful. The guide turned out to be experienced.
Meruert N.
Yandex ·
★★★★★We went as a family, we wanted to show the mountains to the kids. The tour lasted seven days, with two main hunting days and one reserve day. In September the weather was clear, but at night in the camp it was cold. The guide organized everything, a jeep was provided as transport to the camp.
Polina P.
2GIS ·
★★★★★My husband had long wanted to go hunting, so we went together. Aliya organized everything, met us, and saw us off. In November it's cold, but the camp is warm, and the guide is experienced.
Zarina K.
Google ·
★★★★★In November we went hunting with friends. The weather was cold but sunny. The guide is experienced, the camp is cozy.
Vladimir M.
2GIS ·
★★★★★Vybral etot tur chtoby poohotitsya s druzyami, davno hotel poprobovat. Aliya pomogla so vstrechey i svyazyu v doroge, vsyo chetko. V noyabre uzhe holodno no v lagere teplo.
Medet I.
Our website ·
★★★★★Since childhood I dreamed of hunting ibex, and now it has come true. I went alone, but at the camp I met other hunters. In October the weather is excellent, the mountains are beautiful. The guide helped track down the trophy.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the ibex hunt in the Dzungarian Alatau
We've collected the questions travelers ask most often. Didn't find your answer? Write to us — a guide will reply in a couple of minutes.
Ask a questionBring clothing for mountain weather: comfortable, broken-in footwear and clothes you can layer, plus a hat and sun protection. You should also bring water, a light snack, and a charged phone or camera — in the mountains, connection and good shots are never a bad thing. The guide will go over the remaining camp logistics before departure.
The route is mountainous: after two days of getting to base camp, two more days are for altitude adaptation with short outings, then come the main hunting days tracking ibex. It's best to decide based on how he feels and his mountain hiking experience, not his age — message us on WhatsApp and we'll work it out for your date and group composition.
Two main days plus a reserve seventh day are set aside for hunting, but you travel around the grounds in an off-road vehicle and walk on the outings after ibex. The specific distances and hiking times depend on the terrain, weather, and where the guide takes the group, so the guide will go over it before departure. The acclimatization days are included specifically so you can get into the rhythm of the mountains.
Trips run during this season, and the weather in the Dzungarian Alatau can change quickly. The program includes the seventh day as a reserve — in case of bad weather or additional attempts at ibex. We'll confirm what clothing to bring for your specific dates on WhatsApp.
The meeting point is in Almaty; we'll confirm the exact place and time for your date on WhatsApp. The journey to base camp takes the first two days of the program, and the return to the city is on the seventh day, after breaking camp and transporting the trophy. The arrival time depends on the road and weather; the guide will keep you informed along the way.
The price covers the organization of the hunt: transport along the route, the guide's work, and logistics with stops. Personal expenses, meals outside what's agreed, and tickets to individual sites are paid separately. The trophy fee is paid separately and depends on the horn length of the ibex taken: from €2,600 for an ibex with horns up to 115 cm.
The format is private, so the group goes on its own dates in September–November; we hold the booking based on a WhatsApp message, no money needed in advance. You pay on the day of the trip — via Kaspi, by card, or in cash, and cancellation of the booking is free. Since ibex hunting is a seasonal thing, it's best to message us for your date in advance.
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