Eagles Canyon

Kakheti


A few kilometres outside Dedoplis Tskaro, Eagles Canyon is home to enormous griffon, black vultures and black storks. It's an epic place best explored with a guide. While entry to the canyon was free at research time, there are plans to charge for admission.


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