[1] Until 1865 the Kamysakty formed the uppermost stretch of the Kamyshlov, a former left tributary of the Irtysh.

Its ancient valley can be traced by a residual chain of lakes for almost 500 kilometers (310 mi) all the way to the Irtysh.

It has its sources on the northwestern slopes of the Kokshetau Hills, close to lake Ulken Koskol.

In its final stretch it bends northeastwards and enters the southwestern shore of lake Ulken Torangyl from the west.

During seasonal summer droughts the river stops flowing and breaks up into pools along its entire length.