OVERVIEW
A lodge based photography safari for Caribou, combined with blazing autumn colours of the tundra and shimmering northern lights.
One of the largest herds in North America, the Quamirjuaq caribou herd of over 350,000 roam the tundra of western Hudson Bay. In late August to early September, the caribou are spread out over the Barrenlands of south western Nunavut, with the reward of autumn colours of the tundra – crimson reds, vibrant yellows and shimmering oranges as a backdrop to caribou with full racks that can at times walk within meters of you. The caribou will be seen in groups of 1 to 20 at a time. There will be mothers with young calves along with males with their fully grown racks full of velvet.
Flying from Yellowknife in a private plane, we land at the remote lodge on Ennedai Lake. The lodge sits on high on a ridge on a peninsula overlooking the lake. This 84km long lake has natural choke points where the Caribou can bee seen crossing. Using a fleet of aluminum boats we will conduct day trips from the lodge along the lake to look for opportunities to photograph the caribou swimming in the water as they cross the lake and at other times will beach the boat and do short hikes on the tundra.
This is an experience you will never forget. From local guides who know the traditional routes of the caribou, shimmering northern lights in the evening, to the silence of the tundra broken by the hooves of caribou, this late summer/early autumn Arctic photography safari will surprise and delight at every step. This uniquely Canadian safari is suitable for adventurous families as well as the professional photographer. Lodge[SinglePic not found] The lodge is newly built in 2002 with 12 suites with a maximum capacity of only 16 persons. There are 10 aluminum boats with 40HP motors for use for on day trips. If you are interested, 5 star fishing is available for Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling and Lake Trout are abundant and accessible, and the entire river is easily navigated by boat It is your Arctic home away from home.Highlights
Where we sleep
Anchoring the suites is the central dining room and lounge with large panoramic windows with large fireplace, billiard table and plush leather lounge chairs. It is a place to relax with your fellow trip members, trade stories, look at pictures just taken that day immediately on your laptops in a warm, dry environment.
