The story of Wilderness Adventures Mongolia extends right back to my childhood, which was spent on horseback in the Mongolian countryside. It was a wonderful place to grow up, with a wonderful way of life, which inspired me to study Geography and Tourism at the National University of Mongolia.

Wilderness Adventures Mongolia was born in 2002 out of my love for my spectacular country: its beauty, its history and the legendary hospitality of its nomadic families. My main wish is to encourage people to cherish what is perhaps one of the last examples of untouched wilderness areas in Asia, and to help in whatever small way we can to preserve the exotic cultural heritage of the Mongolian people.

There is a saying, ‘If you find the job you love, you will never have to work’. I love running this venture, because I am so proud of where I come from and because I love the idea of sharing its many riches with discerning travellers. Please let us welcome you to Mongolia!

Amara Founder & Director

WAM team in Ulaanbaatar: Zulaa, Mareike, Arimi and Amara

The staff of Wilderness Mongolia Adventures are all natives of Mongolia, with an inherent, in-depth understanding of the landscape, people and nature. Their passion and knowledge of their homeland informs every tour and ensures that you will receive an unforgettable experience, as well as providing tours that are environmentally and culturally sensitive and beneficial to the rural communities that you visit. You can be sure that your trip will not only be a unique experience but will also preserve and protect the traditions and culture of Mongolia.

Zulaa - Director
Zulaa is originally from the remote Altai Mountain region and is now settled in the capital Ulaanbaatar. She is responsible for the safety and planning of your trip. As well as having degrees in Veterinarian Science and in Business and Management, she is a caring wife and mother to three children, and uses her combined skills to make sure that our staff take good care of you throughout your holiday.

Amara- Manager

Amara is your first point of contact for planning your trip. He has a master's degree in Sustainable Tourism, which he has gained at Sheffield Hallam University in England. He now divides his time between the UK and his home country while undertaking his doctoral research into the impact of tourism and development in Mongolia. He spent his childhood riding in the Western Mongolian province of Gobi Altai, between the Gobi Desert and Altai Mountains and is an accomplished horseman. As an adult he has travelled extensively in his homeland and abroad and is an experienced wilderness tour guide, having led groups to the peaks of the Altai mountains, the homelands of the reindeer people in the northernmost parts of the country and the Khentii Mountains (the birth place of Ghengis Khaan).

His unique blend of academic and local knowledge, plus a personal enthusiasm for palaeontology and bird watching make him an expert source of advice when planning your trip.

Ganaa-Tour Leader

Chinzoo-Operational Co-ordinator

Tsengel-Guide

Ganaa -Tour Leader
Ganaa graduated as an English and Russian translator and teacher in 1986. She is one of our most experienced tour leaders, and is an active hiker who has travelled all over Mongolia. She began working for WAM in 2004, combining her career as a guide with that of a teacher, mother and grandmother, and is a caring figure on our trips.

Tsengel - Tour Guide
Tsengel trained as a professional tour guide with the Mongolian Guide Association, and is also a student of finance and economics. She is an experienced trekker and has travelled extensively, guiding tours around Lake Khovsgol, Kharkhorin, the Gobi Desert and western Mongolia. In addition she is a talented violinist, and always popular with our clients on tours.


Chinzo - Operational Co-ordinator
Chinzo has been with us since 2006, and handles all day-to-day arrangements to make sure that your trip runs smoothly. He has a degree in mathematics from the National University of Mongolia, and is proficient in horse riding, Mongolian wrestling and the martial arts of Sambo and Judo. He speaks English and German and his cheerful nature and talent for singing make him great company on our trips.

Gerelee - Expedition Cook
Gerle is a great cook. Her creative expedition menu and meticulous attention to food safety always impress our clients. Her treats may be as simple as a hot tea or coffee in your tent, or a range of fresh salads or French tartiflet on your camp dining-table. She has even been known to surprise guests with a birthday cake in the middle of the Gobi Desert.

Gerelee-Expedition Cook

Gantomor-Driver

Sainaa-Driver

Jambaa, Chinzorig and Bazaraa-Drivers

All of our drivers are skilled off-road drivers and have driven the toughest expedition routes through difficult mountain terrain, sand dunes, marsh forest and across rivers. In addition, many of them are talented at spotting wild animals in the countryside and are good mechanics, in the rare event of a problem on one of the vehicles.

Our tours are custom-made for individuals and small groups (a maximum of 10 travellers) and really are off the beaten track. All trips can be personalised to suit your schedule, needs and specific interests and can include mountain trekking, bird watching, horse and camel riding, kayaking and overland adventures.

Wilderness Adventures Mongolia’s tours are environmentally and culturally responsible and we are proud to be a member of the International Ecotourism Society. We employ local people and have earned the respect and trust of the local communities that we work with, which is key to our success as a tour operator.