Kangerlussuaq

Kangerlussuaq lies at the bottom of Søndre Strømfjord and is Greenland's longest fjord, stretching over 170 km.

Kangerlussuaq was founded by the Americans as an air-base (Blue West Eight) during World War II, due to its location and favourable weather conditions. The air-base was closed in 1992. It serves now as Greenland's largest international airport.

Kangerlussuaq architecture is mostly air-base buildings. The inhabitants are largely employed at the airport and in tourism. The town is a "bygd" (village) in the municipality of Sisimiut.

Kangerlussuaq is a good starting point for those who wish to visit the ice-cap and the pristine wilderness, which is home to Greenland's largest population of musk ox. The musk ox was introduced to Kangerlussuaq in 1962 from East Greenland, and thrives here to such an extent that their numbers have increased rapidly to the benefit of tourists, trappers and the trophy hunter.'

Weather

Kangerlussuaq has an "inland" climate with warm summers and cold winters. It is located above the polar circle and has an arctic climate. Summer nights are bright.  In winter the days are short, and during the dark nights there is plenty of opportunity to see the famous northern light (Aurora Borealis).

In summer, there is very little rain and lots of sunshine. On a warm day, the temperature can rise up to 20 C. In the winter, it can get as cold as -30 C


Click here for daily weather from DMI  (Danish language)

The camp. 

Our tents are large canvas tent with stove, camp beds and field toilet.

Transport 

Transport from camp to hunting range or fishing waters is by foot with light backpack. Since we trek around 4-6 hours a day, you must be very fit.
 
Wear good, well fitting trekking boots that have been broken in.

Transport to camp is by motor boat, 6x6 ATV, 4x4 car.

Animal life

The range around Kangerlussuaq has the largest herds of musk ox in the world, and a large stock of reindeer, polar fox, polar hare, grouse, sea eagle, Peregrine Falcon can often be seen.

Menu in the camp

Breakfast: Crisp bread with butter, cheese and jam.

Lunch: Rye bread with sliced meat.

Dinner: freeze-dried meals

Beverages: coffee, tea juice and water.
You are welcome to take alcoholic beverages with you, or arrange with outfitter in advance.

Language

Outfitter speaks and understands the Nordic languages (Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish) as well as English. It is required that the participants speak at least one of these languages.

Air tickets

There are daily direct flights from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq. Contact your local travel agent, or click here to visit www.airgreenland.com
Arrival and departure dates must be agreed in advance with North Safari.

Payment 

30 % deposit of Full amount to be paid upon booking to:

IBAN no. DK0620006884698667
Swift no. NDEADKKK

Passport and visa

Not required for Nordic and EU nationals, but we recommend that you bring your passport with you.

Non-EU citizens: Please contact your local Danish Embassy or your travel agent.

Currency

Danish Kroner. There is no bank in Kangerlussuaq. Visa credit cards are accepted in the Post Office, supermarket and at the airport.

Insurance and safety:

On all trips we are equipped with satellite phone, GPS and first aid kit. On sail trips floating suits, VHF radio and emergency flares.

Participants are required to obtain insurance covering cancellation, illness, accidents and home transport.

Required gear

Practical clothing (multiple layers), water proof breathable outer clothing, (Goretex)

Outfitter is trained in first-aid.

Musk Ox and Calibou hunting

We hunt only large old musk ox bulls, they roam in the valleys near the icecap. When trophy hunter and outfitter have agreed and pointed out a good trophy, we stalk the animal. Success rate is 99 %.

We shoot only one musk ox a day as meat and trophy must be carried back to camp. The trophy hunter must be able to carry the trophy (head app. 30 pound). The hunter must be in good physical shape.

Caribou hunt is hard work. The big bucks can be difficult to approach. Smaller bucks are often seen alone and are easy to hunt. Success rate 99 %. We shoot only 2 bucks pr day because trophy and meat must be carried to camp.

Recommended caliber are 3006, 180 grain ammunition or higher (musk ox). Shooting distance are app. 300 – 600 feet. Remember to test shoot at a minimum 300 feet before departure.

Trophy (head and head skin) belong to trophy hunter, meat belongs to outfitter, but it is possible for the hunter to bring out app. 15 pounds of meat. This must be pre-arranged with the outfitter before the hunt.

North Safari can arrange contact with first class trophy taxidermist in Denmark. North safari will take care of documentation related to transfer of the trophy. All costs are payable by trophy hunter. All musk ox trophies are shipped to taxidermist with head and skin.

Small game (arctic hare, seal, grouse and polar fox) can be hunted without extra charge. Information must be given to outfitter before hunt.

Fishing

From mid July the arctic char swim up the Robinson River to spawn. The fishing peaks in august the average size is 1-3 kilo.
Robinson River is a melt water River and not clear, spin fishing is great and flyfishing works with sink tip and big black mudler flyes. Use light spinning gear. Robinson River is about 2 hours sailing from the harbour. We drive from North Safari’s shop to the harbour and sail in powerboat to the River in July and August.

Outfitter Shop

You save luggage charges and money if you buy your gear at the North Safari shop in Kangerlussuaq airport.

Please contact us before arrival so we have you gear ready for you, or klick here to se bargains in our Outfitter Shop