Another paradise for bird lovers

Madatapa Lake is not only one of the largest lakes of the area, but also situated along the migration flyways of birds from Africa to Europe and back. More than 200 different species of birds can be found in the wetlands around the lake, many of which are internationally threatened, among them cranes, pelicans and special types of ducks, like the pochard.

Madatapa Lake, like other lakes in the Samtskhe-Javakheti region, is a paradise for bird lovers with birdwatching towers along different hiking and walking trails around the lake. The lake and its wetlands form a protected area, which his called Madatapa Managed Reserve and has been one of the Javakheti Protected Areas since 2011. 

Picture credits: DMO

Project “Increased regional added value in the tourism sectors of Georgia by Digital Heritage Tourism Guides” was funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) with funds of Austrian Development Cooperation.