Chakvistavi combines a riverside location with a specific nature destination: the settlement lies on the banks of the Chakvistavi River and is entirely surrounded by Mtirala National Park. The Tsablnari Trail starts at the park’s visitor center in Chakvistavi. This makes the settlement a particularly good fit for a stay focused on hiking and nature experiences.
Finding your way around
The Mtirala National Park information center is located in Chakvistavi and provides visitors with information about the park. Check visitor services before your arrival. Together with the riverside location and the surrounding national park, the center provides a clear point of reference for your stay. When planning, it is also worth confirming locally the condition of the trail infrastructure and the availability of activities, as both can change.
The Tsablnari Trail: seven kilometers of nature
The Tsablnari Trail is seven kilometers long and rated easy. These two details provide a concrete framework for planning your day. The route follows the gorge of the Chakvistskali River to a 28-meter-high waterfall. Other highlights include a lake, a zipline, and a rope park. This means the trail combines a hike with a range of nature and activity highlights.
There are designated camping and picnic areas along the trail, as well as fire pits. A 220-meter-long zipline is also available there. This lets you plan your outing not only around the trail’s length but also around the highlights you want to focus on: the waterfall, lake, or activities along the way. Before your visit, check locally which facilities and activities are currently available.
More nature destinations in the wider destination of Adjara
The wider destination of Adjara adds a greater variety of landscapes to Chakvistavi’s nature offerings. Mtirala National Park is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its distinctive ancient Colchian forests. Machakhela National Park is located in the Khelvachauri Municipality of Adjara and has two hiking trails connected to roads accessible to motor vehicles. This road access is a different planning consideration from the specific length and rating of the Tsablnari Trail, and provides another point of comparison for hikes in the region.
The Kobuleti Ispani Protected Area in Adjara offers a different kind of nature experience. It is an important refuge for migratory birds, as well as for breeding and wintering birds. There are three easy hiking trails there: “Ispani 2,” “White Moss,” and “Drosera.” Visitors can rent special wooden skis for walks across the bog; ask about availability in advance. This lets you choose nature experiences in Adjara based on your preferred focus: a seven-kilometer trail with a waterfall, lake, and zipline in Chakvistavi, or the birdlife and three easy trails of Kobuleti Ispani.
Discover more destinations: Mirveti, Khulo, Gomarduli, Kapreshumi, Kokhi, Khala, Danisparauli, Buknari.
View the wider travel guide: Adjara.
