Lake Maloe Chebachye
Кіші Шабақты / Малое Чебачье
A clear lake at the western foot of Kokshetau Mountain, surrounded by pine forest, sandy beaches and holiday camps, and a summer favourite for swimming and sunbathing.
Lake Maloe Chebachye lies on the west side of Kokshetau Mountain (Sinyukha), next to the larger Bolshoye Chebachye to the north. It covers about 20 square kilometres, with clear water and pine forest and granite hills around it. Sandy beaches, holiday camps, wooden cabins and places to eat line the east and south shores. In summer it is a popular spot for Kazakhstani visitors to swim, sunbathe and go boating, and it has a more beach-holiday feel than Lake Burabay. It is about a 20 to 30 minute drive from Burabay town. Some camps and lakeside beaches charge entry or parking fees, and weekend crowds in peak season are large, so book accommodation in advance. The lake lies within Burabay National Park, so follow the rules for the ecological zone and do not light fires outside designated areas.
Opening hours
Open all day (beach and campsites run separately)
Nearby sights
- Kokshetau Mountain (Sinyukha)
- Abylai Khan Glade
- Okzhetpes Rock
- Kenesary Cave
- Zhumbaktas Rock
- Blue Bay (Golubaya Bukhta)
- Lake Shchuchye
- Bolektau Viewpoint