Bozzhyra tract

Bozzhyra and Ustyurt (Mangystau)

Like another planet

White chalk pinnacles, canyons and the Ustyurt plateau in western Kazakhstan. We fly from Almaty to Aktau and drive on in 4x4s. This location is in our database: you don't pay for the location, and we handle the permits.

Location fee
Free of charge
From Almaty
Flight to Aktau + 4x4s
Best season
April–June, September–October
Status
Nature area
Permits
We arrange it, 14 days
Drones
In tourist zones, after registration
Where the crew stays
Aktau hotels, camping near Bozzhyra
Karynzharyk tractKyzylkup at dawnBozzhyra pinnacles

Good for

Sci-fi, post-apocalypse, desert scenes, SUV commercials.

Shot here

  • Armour of God: UltimatumJackie Chan, Kazakhstan — China, 2026

Can be combined in one trip

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