As part of this Pallas’s Cat Photography Group Tour, Mongolian nature and the animals who call it home are front and center during this experience. The highlight of this photo journey is the chance to track, observe, learn about, and photograph the Pallas’s Cat (Otocolobus manul). These grumpy-looking wild animals are fascinating creatures, and following them through their natural environment is a journey you’ll never forget. Leave them undisturbed as you respect their space, their dens, and their natural habitats, observing them from a safe distance.

This group tour is based at a dedicated wildlife photography camp, not far from Ulaanbaatar. While the city is only a few hours away, the nature is pristine and untouched, putting the raw beauty of the country on full display. If you don’t enjoy long hours and days in the car, this is a great tour for you.

The daily itinerary on this photo journey is structured around early mornings and late afternoons, when Pallas’s Cats and other wildlife are most active.

Following the lead of your experienced wildlife guide and award-winning photographer, learn how to read the landscape, track subtle movement, and approach each photo with respect for the subject the environment around you.

A highlight of this journey is getting to explore part of Khustai National Park and the surrounding steppe, offering a broader view of Mongolia’s wildlife and birdlife before returning to the city. This is home to Mongolia’s wild Przewalski’s horse population, which will provide another layer to your photography portfolio.

Keep in mind this is not a fast-paced safari or guaranteed-sighting tour. This unique experience offers a thoughtful, field-based approach built around observation, patience, and presence. Our local team practices the highest form of ethics when it comes to environmental, wildlife, and endangered-species standards.

Highlights of this 8-day Pallas’s Cat Photography Group Tour include:

• Dedicated ethical Pallas’s Cat wildlife photography experience near Ulaanbaatar guided by an award-winning Mongolian photographer with local field knowledge.
• Early morning and late afternoon field sessions, aligned with wildlife activity.
• Time spent in open steppe landscapes with minimal human disturbance.
• Opportunities to observe a wide range of steppe wildlife and birds of prey, including ibex, argali sheep, red deer, marmot, Przewalski’s horse, Mongolian gazelle, eagles, falcons, owls, vultures, and bearded vultures.
• Visit to Khustai National Park, home to Przewalski’s wild horses.
• A well-paced journey that prioritizes immersion over rushing or guarantees.
• Small-scale, low-impact travel focused on respect for animals and habitat.