Chachuna Managed Reserve welcomes visitors with its new eco-tourism infrastructure, developed thanks to a successful collaboration between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Global Environment Facility’s Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP), Georgia’s Agency of Protected Areas, the Society for Nature Conservation “Sabuko”, Dedoplistskaro Municipality, and local communities.

The area offers a captivating tapestry of landscapes, from floodplain woods to arid forests and semi-desert and steppe ecosystems. Renowned as a premier birdwatching destination, the reserve is a sanctuary for more than 250 bird species.

Among these avian inhabitants are rare and endangered species such as the Egyptian vulture, Eastern imperial eagle, black francolin, and cinereous vulture—listed on both Georgia's and the IUCN Red Lists. The reserve not only showcases the rich diversity of Georgia's birdlife but also plays a crucial role in the conservation efforts for these vulnerable species.

Chachuna Managed Reserve is a haven for migratory birds, hosting more than 100 species that traverse its landscapes. Many of them are nesting in the reserve year-round, making it a vital habitat for sustaining bird populations.

This unique ecosystem not only offers a breathtaking experience for birdwatchers but also underscores the importance of preserving such natural treasures. The new tourism services will help enhance biodiversity conservation and protection, assisting visitors in exploring this remarkable natural beauty.

Iuri Nozadze, Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, and Anna Chernyshova, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Georgia, paid a visit to the Chachuna Managed Reserve on 27 November, together with a group of journalists from leading Georgian media.

The delegation inspected various facilities, such as birdwatching and camping sites, constructed to accommodate tourists. Additionally, they visited a Vulture Supplementary Feeding Station, a unique feature designed to support birdwatching activities and provide food for rare bird species.