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A Swiss family of four, traveling in a four-wheel-drive expedition truck with a living module, has arrived in Ust-Kamenogorsk. They have been on the road for three years, crossing Europe, Central Asia, and Mongolia, and are now heading back. They plan to stay in Kazakhstan for about a month, having entered the country from Russia.
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French couple O. Autret and E. Cornebois converted a Volkswagen T4 into a camper and, with their daughter, set off from France to Japan across Eurasia. The route passed through Europe, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, South Korea, and Japan, returning via Southeast Asia, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey. They visited Kazakhstan four times, highlighting the Turkistan region. The travelers noted the hospitality of locals, the diversity of nature, and improved road quality between 2017 and 2023.
A resident of Atyrau converted his car into a camper for a trip with his children to Aktau, covering about 900 kilometers. He equipped sleeping areas, installed a TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator. The video of the family trip went viral on social media, gaining hundreds of thousands of views.
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The Incabl family from Spain, traveling in a motorhome, visited Kazakhstan for the first time. In four years, they have visited about 40 countries, covering 10,000 kilometers.
A Chinese motorhome traveler accidentally ended up in a remote village in Kazakhstan, where most men have left to work in Russia. Local women, including Dinara and her niece Aigul, live without basic amenities like washing machines and hot water. Aigul asked the traveler to take her to China, but he declined due to visa and cultural barriers.
During the filming of 'Armour of God 4: Ultimatum' in Kazakhstan, a special motorhome was prepared for Jackie Chan, featuring a work area with a leather sofa, kitchen, sleeping space, and a mobile office with VIP seats, printers, and a TV. Filming started in June in the Mangystau Region, with the premiere expected in 2027.
In the Mangystau district, a motorhome with two tourists from the Netherlands got stuck in a swampy area. Rescuers using high-clearance vehicles extracted the vehicle and escorted the travelers to the highway. No medical assistance was needed.
Rescuers from Kazakhstan's Emergency Ministry extracted a motorhome with Dutch tourists that got stuck in a swampy area of the Mangystau region. They arrived in high-cross-country vehicles, pulled the vehicle out of the mud, and escorted it to the highway. The tourists continued on their own and did not require medical assistance.
German citizen Dieter Edwin Albrecht, driving a rented camper van, collided with a parked Niva in Aktobe region on June 6. A woman and a child were injured. He awaits trial; compensation claims exceed 10 million tenge.
Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov at a government meeting instructed regional akims to accelerate the creation of camping tourism infrastructure. The reason cited is an acute shortage of equipped accommodation for tourists during peak season, forcing vacationers to use undeveloped sites. The instruction covers the organization of parking and areas for tents and motorhomes.
Thomas Len and Constanze Kühnel from Munich have been living in a motorhome since 2012, visiting 70 countries. They arrived in Kazakhstan for the third time, traveling from Germany to Atyrau in 60 days. The couple plans to continue to Mongolia, China, Laos, and Cambodia.
A family of tourists from the UK got stuck on a salt flat in the Mangystau region. Their motorhome became bogged down in mud near the Tuzbair tract. The rescue operation lasted over a day, with emergency workers manually digging out the camper and using special equipment. None of the two adults and a 12-year-old child inside the motorhome were injured.
A British family of three got stuck in a salt marsh in the Tuzbayyr tract, Mangystau. Emergency services spent over 24 hours extracting the vehicle with special equipment. No injuries reported.
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A motorhome carrying two Swiss tourists overturned on the Beyneu–Aktau highway in Mangystau Region. Rescuers helped them out; no medical assistance was needed.
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Almaty's tourism department does not keep separate statistics for tourists arriving in motorhomes. The issue gained relevance after the KITF 2026 exhibition, where motorhomes were first showcased. Parking development proceeds without special consideration for motorhome travelers.
Astana has opened the first official motorhome campsite in Kazakhstan. Located in the Zhetysu park, the opening on April 25 coincided with a caravanners' rally. Despite approval from local authorities, police visited the rally several times to check parking compliance. The campsite is free for the first year, and only motorhomes are allowed; tents and barbecues are prohibited.
American travel blogger Connor in Almaty invited a police officer to inspect his motorhome, a converted Lamborghini Urus. The officer stopped him at Medeu, after which the blogger gave a tour of the interior, showing the sleeping area and two refrigerators. Users on Kazakh social networks suggested the officer initially intended to issue a fine for the vehicle conversion.
A motorhome based on an American school bus is listed for sale in Almaty. The vehicle has been refitted onto a GAZ-66 chassis and equipped with a Japanese 4.0L 1UZ-FE V8 engine producing up to 305 hp and all-wheel drive. The interior is not yet finished but includes an air conditioner and refrigerator. A category C1 driver's license is required, and the asking price is 21 million tenge.
A 2025 ABG travel trailer is being offered for sale in Almaty. The listing, number 208631864, was posted on the Kolesa platform on January 9th and includes specifications, photos, and price details.
The article examines the financial aspects and growing appeal of motorhome living, particularly in the US. Monthly expenses for active travel can range from 900,000 to 2,300,000 Kazakhstani tenge, depending on distances and comfort level. In Kazakhstan, prices vary widely, from 1–2 million tenge for basic trailers to over 15 million for modern motorhomes. The trend is supported by developed infrastructure in some regions and the appeal of location independence.