The land of canyons — Martvili, Okatse, and the mysterious Kolkheti wetlands.
Samegrelo rewards a slow, curious visit. The land of canyons — Martvili, Okatse, and the mysterious Kolkheti wetlands. As a local Georgian operator we recommend prioritizing the sights below on a first visit — you can add depth on a return trip.
Samegrelo is Georgia's northwestern region — sandwiched between the Black Sea coast and the Svaneti mountains — and the country's canyon capital. Martvili Canyon (turquoise water, waterfalls, boat rides through the gorge) and Okatse Canyon (an 780-m cliff-side steel walkway) are both in this region, along with the historic Dadiani Palace in Zugdidi. For most travelers Samegrelo is a stopover on the way from Kutaisi to Svaneti, but the canyons alone justify a full day.