Where the
ancient
forest breathes

44,000 hectares · Western Georgia · Black Sea Coast

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44K Hectares Protected
100+ Migratory Bird Species
1997 Ramsar Convention
5 Administrative Districts
The Story

Georgia's
living
Amazon

Kolkheti National Park was established in 1999 on the eastern shore of the Black Sea, protecting a rare mosaic of ancient Colchic forests, vast marshlands, river valleys and the Paliastomi Lake basin.

Under the Ramsar Convention since 1997, the park safeguards critical habitats for hundreds of migratory, aquatic and forest-dwelling species. It spans Samegrelo and Guria — two of Georgia's most storied historic regions.

Ramsar Convention IUCN Category II UNESCO Candidate
Aerial · Kolkheti Wetlands, Western Georgia
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A place where time has forgotten to move — where ancient reed beds breathe with a thousand wings.

Kolkheti · The Wetland at the Edge of the Ancient World
Wildlife

Inhabitants of
the Wetland

High biodiversity with endemic, relict and migratory species
coexisting in one extraordinary ecosystem

Grey Heron Ardea cinerea

Iconic waterbird nesting in colonies along the reed-lined shores of Paliastomi Lake.

Eurasian Otter Lutra lutra

Rivers and wetlands provide ideal habitat for this elusive, semi-aquatic mammal.

Eurasian Lynx Lynx lynx

Rare and reclusive, roaming the dense Colchic forest corridors within the park.

White Stork Ciconia ciconia

Thousands pass through Kolkheti on their migration route, resting in the wetlands.

Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis

A flash of iridescent blue along the riverbanks — symbol of Kolkheti's clean waterways.

Red Fox Vulpes vulpes

Adaptable and widespread across the park's forest edges and wetland margins.

Experiences

Discover
Kolkheti

From silent kayaking through ancient reeds to watching a thousand birds take flight at dawn.

01
🛶

Kayaking & Boat Tours

Navigate the calm waters of Paliastomi Lake and the Fichori River valley by kayak, pontoon or motor boat.

Book a Tour
02
🔭

Birdwatching

Over 100 migratory species pass through Kolkheti each year. Dedicated observation towers are positioned at key flyways.

Plan Your Visit
03
🌿

Eco Forest Walks

Guided educational tours through the ancient Colchic forest and unique bog ecosystems.

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Find Us

Paliastomi
Lake

The heart of Kolkheti National Park — a vast coastal lake on the Black Sea shore, surrounded by ancient wetlands and Colchic forests. Near the city of Poti, Western Georgia.

Latitude 42.1139° N
Longitude 41.6642° E
Kayaking in Kolkheti
Kolkheti · River Fichori
Kolkheti National Park
Kayak
Opening Hours

Plan Your Visit

The park welcomes visitors year-round.
Each season reveals a different face of Kolkheti.

🌸 Spring
Mon – Fri10:00 – 18:00
Sat – Sun10:00 – 17:00
☀️ Summer
Mon – Fri10:00 – 18:00
Sat – Sun10:00 – 17:00
🍂 Autumn
Mon – Fri10:00 – 18:00
Sat – Sun10:00 – 17:00
❄️ Winter
Mon – Fri10:00 – 18:00
Sat – Sun10:00 – 17:00
📍 Open year-round. Boat, kayak and eco-tours available. Advance booking recommended for guided tours.