Lower Sula National Nature Park

Marshes, shallow lakes and floodplains where the Sula River meets the Kremenchuk Reservoir

The park is a chain of marshes, swamps and shallow lakes along the lower Sula River, where it enters the Kremenchuk Reservoir. It sits at the western edge of the East European forest steppe, and some islands in Sulsky Bay rise 2–6 metres above the water.

Things to do

  • On footFollow the ecological tour path opened in 2017, with signs at representative habitats of the park
  • Try thisTake a water tour on the Sula and the reservoir approaches
  • Try thisGo recreational fishing in the designated areas
  • On the waterSwim in the areas where recreational use is permitted
Ukraine · Poltava Oblast and Cherkasy Est. 2010 Size 186 km² Protected area category: IUCN II

Signature sights

  1. 1

    Sulsky Bay

    Flat wetland edge of the reservoir, with islands rising 2–6 metres above the water.
  2. 2

    Plekhovsky reserve

    Meadow and marsh area with wild elk, fox, beech marten and boar.
  3. 3

    Salty reserve

    Saline soil area with halophyte plants.

Where it is