Imereti

Natural Wonders

Imereti’s landscape is defined by diverse karst formations, dramatic waterfalls, and significant mountain peaks. This region features extensive subterranean systems like the Prometheus and Sataplia caves, known for their stalactite galleries and prehistoric dinosaur footprints. Natural landmarks include the 40-meter Katskhi Pillar monolith and the high-altitude Mepistskaro peak. The area is also home to significant water features, including the tiered Kinchkha Waterfall and the multi-level Tsutskhvati cave system, which contains archaeological layers dating back to the Paleolithic era.

Prometheus Cave

Prometheus Cave Natural Monument also known as Kumistavi Cave and Tsqaltubo Cave is a karst cave located in Tsqaltubo Municipality in…

Kinchkha Big Waterfall

A tiered waterfall system in the Okatse River gorge, featuring a main drop of approximately 70 meters and a series of smaller cascades.

Sataplia Cave

Karst cave system featuring preserved herbivorous and carnivorous dinosaur footprints, a heart-shaped stalagmite, and a glass-bottomed viewing platform.

Katskhis sveti

A 40-meter-high natural limestone monolith topped by a small church and hermitage dating back to the 9th or 10th century.

Mepistskaro

The highest peak of the Adjara-Imereti Range, reaching an elevation of 2,850 meters above sea level.

Navenakhevi Cave

A two-story karst cave in Terjola with four distinct halls containing various stalactite and stalagmite formations.

Samtsvera

A waterfall located on the Dzusa River near the village of Zovreti, known for its wide cascade and natural swimming pool.

Tskhrajvari

A mountain ridge viewpoint near Tkibuli, featuring nine crosses and panoramic views of the Shaori Reservoir and the Colchis Lowland.

Tsutskhvatis mghvime

A unique 13-tier cave system containing archaeological layers ranging from the Middle Paleolithic to the Bronze Age.

Oniore

A waterfall in the Abasha River gorge where the water emerges directly from a cave before falling into the canyon.