Musk Ox Safari Personal Tour, 2 days Book
Personal Guide only for you when you want it. Experience a 2 day safari and spent the night in a tent in the national park. Dovrefjell National Park is the only place in Norway, and one of few places in the world, where you can experience the majestic musk ox. Join us in a safari through the Dovrefjell National Park with guides who know where to find the musk oxen. Experience the musk oxen in its natural habitat, ensured that the guides safeguard both you and the animals. This way you are just about guaranteed to see these magnificent animals, which can weigh up to 400 kilos and make unique pictures and memories to bring back home.
A two day trip and one night in a tent , transportation with dog sleds
Day 1:
- The guide will meet you at your accommodation in Oppdal and go through equipment, logistics about how to behave around animals, toilet procedures, food and routines in camp among other things.
- Drive to Dovrefjell National park (40 minutes).
- Meet the musher and help prepearing the sled (45 minutes)
- Drive the dog sled to our base camp (1-2 hours, depending on the snow)
- Arrange the camp and have lunch (2 hours)
- Hike up to the musk ox (0,5 - 2 hours normally)
- Stay with the musk ox until sunset
- Go back to camp and prepare dinner (drytech). Melt snow for water and photograph tent/stars/aurora if there is a clear sky. Chilling in the tents chatting before bed time.
- You will sleep in warm sleepingbags and on good pump up mattrasses that we provide.
Day 2:
- Wake up early in the morning (between 06.00 and 07.00), eat breakfast and then pack our stuff. We try to reach the musk ox before sunrise.
- Stay with the musk ox
- Return to camp, eat lunch and then pack
- The musher will pick us up at the time we want, normally between 12.00-14.00
- Go back to the car with the dogs, pack the car and drive back to Oppdal.
- The guide drops you off in town
If you choose not to use dog sleds you will have to carry the equipment yourself. Estimated distance to basecamp will be about 3 kilometers, and two - two and a half hours hiking. The guide will bring some extra pulks that you can borrow if you wish.
Equipment:
Tents, sleepingbags, pump up mattrasses and cooking equipment are included. We can also provide food at an additional cost. We will send you a recomened equipment list in advance of the safari to make sure you have everyting you need of personal equipment.
Additional costs:
- Dog sleds
- Food if you choose not to bring your own
Clothing/gear
Clothing according to the weather and the season of the year. Mid high waterproof shoes. Remember to bring some extra clothing in your backpack. The weather can be changing in the mountains.Bring your own food or buy a meal package through us.
Duration
Approximately: Start between 8-10 am day 1 and end about 5 pm day 2.
Meeting point
Meeting point: Oppdal tourist office or other place agreed upon.
Season
All year
Suitable for
Everyone who can go mountain hiking. Lower age limit 7 years.