Sataplia Reserve lies about 10 km from Kutaisi, in Imereti. The main stops on the trail are a pavilion with fossilised dinosaur footprints (found in the 1930s), a karst cave about 300 metres long with stalactites and stalagmites, and a horseshoe-shaped glass viewing platform on top of Mount Sataplia. The platform juts out over a cliff, with views of the surrounding hills and the Colchis forest. The reserve itself is an easy walking trail of about an hour and a half, so Sataplia is often combined with the Prometheus Cave and Tskaltubo. The name comes from the Georgian word for honey ("tapli"): wild bees have long lived on the mountain.
💰 Entry (tickets)
- Children under 6: free
- Georgian citizens and residents: 15 GEL
- Foreigners: 30 GEL
- Full price list in the FAQ
👀 What to see
- Pavilion with dinosaur footprints
- Karst cave (about 300 m)
- Glass viewing platform over a cliff
- Colchis forest
💥 Tips
- Easy to combine with the Prometheus Cave and Tskaltubo
- The walking trail takes about an hour and a half
- Bring comfortable shoes
