Przewalski's horses
Free herds.
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A national park of steppe and hills covering 506 square kilometres west of the capital, crossed by the Tuul River and declared a protected area in 1993. It is the world's best-known place to see wild Przewalski's horses, which Mongolians call takhi. These truly wild horses died out in the wild in Mongolia in the 1960s and survived only in zoos, then were brought back to Hustai from 1992 from European zoos. They have multiplied so that hundreds now roam freely here in family herds. The best time to see them is early morning and just before sunset, when they come down from the hills to grass and water. The park also has red deer, marmots, wolves and eagles, and archaeological sites with ancient deer stones. At the entrance are a visitor centre and a ger camp. The entry fee is paid at the gate and sources differ on it; staying at the camp improves your chances of a sighting. June to September is the best time; winters are bitter, with temperatures far below freezing.
Free herds.
Hills and river.
Overnight.
Khustai Mountains, about 100 km west of Ulaanbaatar
Usually, yes, especially early morning and before sunset when they come down to graze, best with a park guide.