Miksture was established with the purpose of encourage and combine Eco-tourism and biological scientific research in Central Asia; mainly Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. The approach of combining Eco-tourism and Nature Conservation is in many ways opposite activities, but in Kyrgyzstan we have done it without severe compromises for the visitors and the environment. Our tours are the result of friendship and strange ideas and our carefully planned itineraries and intensive approach have since 1994 given those who travel with us an unusually experience.

Miksture is an independent company, established and owned by Michael Westerbjerg Andersen. You will always be in contact with Michael when you contact us.

I (Michael) am Danish, currently living in Kyrgyzstan where I study birds, make excursions and expeditions for interested in the magnificent nature of Kyrgyzstan. Biologist from Copenhagen University specialized in birds and Nature Conservation. Currently writing two books about the birds of Kyrgyzstan – and in prep. a book about the Snow Leopard here. I speak English, German, French and most Scandinavian languages (Russian still at novice-level but better day-for-day).

All travelers are welcome and on our travels there usually is a mixture of nationalities. Language is no problem: English, French, German, Russian and Danish are spoken.

Miksture provide information about travelling in the region and specific ornithological information. My team and I can be hired for birding in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tadsjikistan, Uzbekistan, Southern Siberia and Western China. We are able to “tailor-make” the journey according your wishes – destinations & species as well as duration. It’s possible to book me as leader or co-leader for your journey in the region. We use our own vehicles, own gear – tents, kitchen-team, etc. Everything to increase your birding experience and your safety. In addition our prices are reasonable for everyone.

We have an excellent team by whom I have travelled and worked together with for more than ten years. They are some of my very best friends and in combination we know the areas thoroughly and take pride in showing those who travel the local hotspots, confidently coping with any problems that may arise and so greatly increasing the chance that everything will run smoothly. Leading a tour in Europe or North America is one thing, leading one in Central Asia where logistical problems are a fact of life is quite another!in combination; we know thoroughly the areas and the birds. Usually we arrange tours for 4-15 pax – best group’s size for birding is 5-10 participants; but we are flexible.

Where practicable and necessary we obtain the assistance of local leaders who have both an intimate knowledge of their home areas and the ability to look after the group to the required standard.

Fair prices, security, honesty and great birding are keywords – try us!

Please contact me for further information. Programs can be studied on our websites. You are welcome to contact me for further information and I welcome any remarks and dialogue.

Miksture/Michael Westerbjerg Andersen