Kokshetau National Park

Kokshetau State National Nature Park protects the forest-steppe and lake landscapes of northern Kazakhstan in Akmola and North Kazakhstan regions. The park was established in 1996 and covers 182,076 hectares. Its tourist areas are connected with Lakes Zerenda, Shalkar, Imantau and Saumalkol; hiking routes have been laid out here, seasonal recreation bases operate, and notable natural sites include granite hills, pine forests and the arboretum of the Aiyrtau branch.