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First motorhome camping opens in Astana, Kazakhstan

11.07.2026 00:12 1 min 2 sources
Kursiv Media Казахстан RUS + 1 more
First motorhome camping opens in Astana, Kazakhstan
Original source: Kursiv Media Казахстан

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Kazakhstan's first official motorhome camping opened in Astana on April 25. Stay is free for the first year; tents and barbecues are banned. The popularity of vanlife is growing, with monthly costs ranging from 900,000 to 2,300,000 tenge.

Kazakhstan's first official motorhome camping opened on April 25 in the Zhetysu recreation park in Astana. The opening coincided with a caravan rally. Although the event was coordinated with the city administration, police visited several times to check parking compliance.

During the first year, parking is free. Only motorhomes are allowed; tents and barbecues are prohibited.

The vanlife trend is gaining momentum both in the US and Kazakhstan. Monthly expenses for active travel range from 900,000 to 2,300,000 tenge. In Kazakhstan, a basic trailer costs 1–2 million tenge, while modern models exceed 15 million tenge.

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