Yurt Camp Sputnik Navoi
Experience the Spirit
of the Kyzylkum Desert
Stay in traditional yurts, enjoy authentic cuisine, meet local culture and discover the endless beauty of the Kyzylkum desert.
About the camp
Welcome to Sputnik Navoi Yurt Camp
Welcoming travellers and preserving the traditions of steppe hospitality since 1995.
Forty authentic yurts stand in the open steppe of Yangigazgan, about 50 km from Nurata and near Lake Aydarkul. Handcrafted according to ancient traditions using wood, thick felt and poles, they stay pleasantly cool in summer and warm in winter. Inside, the yurts are decorated with handmade carpets and traditional syrmaks crafted by local artisans.
Evenings belong to the campfire and the soulful songs of a Kazakh akyn (bard). For guests’ comfort, the camp features two restaurants serving traditional local cuisine, along with hot showers, flush toilets, electricity and Wi-Fi. Above it all lies an endless night sky filled with stars like you’ll never see in any city.
- 40 yurts Handmade carpets and syrmaks
- Kyzylkum desert Open steppe in every direction
- Camel ride 10 minutes included
- Kazakh akyn Live singing at the evening campfire
Rates
Our Yurts
Forty yurts, laid with hand-made carpets and syrmaks by local craftsmen. The rate is per person and falls as more of you share a yurt — dinner, breakfast, a camel ride and the evening concert are all in it.
Yurts are shared unless you book one privately. Ask us and we will hold a whole yurt for your party.
- Two restaurants serving traditional local cuisine
- Hot showers and flush toilets
- Electricity and Wi-Fi throughout the camp
- Fans, heaters and cots on request
One night in a yurt, per person
- 1 guest per yurt US$95
- 2 guests per yurt US$65
- 3 guests per yurt US$50
- 4 guests per yurt US$45
- 5 guests per yurt US$40
- 6 guests per yurt US$35
The price includes
- Dinner and breakfast
- Camel ride (10 min)
- Concert (25 min)
Not included
Camel rides over 10 min · Alcohol and soft drinks
Experiences
More Than Just a Stay
Discover the real spirit of the desert with our unique experiences.
- Camel riding 10 min included; 1–2 hours by arrangement
- Campfire Songs of the local Kazakh akyn
- Stargazing Make a wish on a falling star
- Lake Aydarkul Swim, fish and picnic on the shore
- Tandoor cooking Three tandoors; watch bread and kebab made
- Village visit Old ways still kept nearby
Gallery
Moments from Our Camp
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Location
Find Us in the Kyzylkum Desert
Yangigazgan, Navoi Region,
Uzbekistan
About 50 km from Nurata
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