Our most challenging safari, but with opportunity for the most rewarding payoff.
The goal of this expedition is to find and photograph female polar bears and their newborn cubs in the Kaskatamgan Wildlife Management Area on Manitoba’s Hudson Bay coast.
This safari includes 11 nights at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge for the best chances of witnessing moms and cubs as they travel from their den and head out onto the sea ice.
Situated next to pristine Arctic waters on Hudson Bay with Canada’s Boreal Forest as its backyard sits Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. The diverse ecosystem surrounding Nanuk is home to Canadian icons such as polar bears, black bears, wolves, and moose.
From the safety of the fence surrounding the Lodge, view the northern lights or get up-close-and-personal with the polar bears and other wildlife that meander past, as curious about you as you are about them.
The eight guestrooms with en-suite bathrooms are housed in two guest wings connected to the main dining room/lounge area, each with cozy sitting areas overlooking the Bay. After a long day trekking the tundra, kick back in our lounge and enjoy an informative presentation by our guides or simply relax and enjoy conversations with new friends.
Note that due to EXTREME weather conditions (i.e. very low temperatures) there may be times when it’s difficult to maintain running water under the mid-winter conditions. There will be no laundry facilities.
Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge
250 KM SOUTH OF CHURCHILL BY PLANE
57° 07’ 22.4” N / 91° 39’ 52.0” W
ANTICIPATION BUILDS DURING YOUR OVERNIGHT STAY
Arrive in Winnipeg where you will enjoy a relaxing stay at our choice hotel, The Grand by Lakeview at the Winnipeg Airport. Your winter gear fitting and collection will take place at 5 pm prior to meeting the rest of your group at an orientation dinner hosted by a Churchill Wild representative.
Includes: dinner
ARCTIC FRONTIER ARRIVAL
Fly to Thompson or Churchill, where you will be met by our staff, and then on to Nanuk Lodge. After settling in at the Lodge, you’ll head out on the first of your expeditions to search for wildlife, time and daylight permitting.
Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner
YOUR ADVENTURE BEGINS!
Your days will start with a hearty, full-course breakfast to fuel your daily activities which will consist of guided expeditions to search out wildlife encounters, primarily of mothers and newborn cubs.
Guides and/or scouts will patrol the area daily to seek out bears traversing the the coastline with their newborn cubs. These guides will always be in radio contact to coordinate viewing/photography opportunities of bear families as they make their way to the coast and onto the sea ice.
Other activities may include igloo building, wolf howls, soapstone carving and snowshoeing expeditions.
Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner
BACK TO WINNIPEG
After breakfast it’s time to say goodbye to the Lodge and the wildlife whose home you’ve shared over the last 10 days.
Your flight south to Winnipeg will take place this evening. Upon arrival, collect your bags, head out of the arrivals doors and back to The Grand Hotel.
Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner
HOMEWARD BOUND
After a restful sleep you will pack your bags in preparation for your flight home.
Churchill Wild reserves the right to make changes to this itinerary due to weather and logistical complications that can arise from traveling in the north and to remote locations.
This safari is highly sought after – to be placed on the waitlist, please email or give us a call.
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
+ taxes and gratuity
+ taxes and gratuity
+ taxes and gratuity
Prices are subject to taxes of 8.5%.
* Single guests can sign up to share a room with another person of the same gender at the regular rate per person based on double occupancy.
* Temperatures will range from -20 to -40C, likely with high wind chills, blowing snow and/or blizzard conditions. Only the very best winter clothing is acceptable and for this reason we will provide you with insulated boots, pants and parka for this expedition. The items are designed to fit adult guests. Boot sizes larger than a men’s size 13 would be considered a custom size that we do not provide. Additionally, guests over 6’4” may be required to bring their own gear as we may not have clothing sizes to fit. For your own safety and comfort, we will provide you with an additional list of what to bring.
This safari is highly sought after – to be placed on the waitlist, please email or give us a call.
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
+ taxes and gratuity
+ taxes and gratuity
Prices are subject to taxes of 8.5%.
* Single guests can sign up to share a room with another person of the same gender at the regular rate per person based on double occupancy.
* Temperatures will range from -20 to -40C, likely with high wind chills, blowing snow and/or blizzard conditions. Only the very best winter clothing is acceptable and for this reason we will provide you with insulated boots, pants and parka for this expedition. The items are designed to fit adult guests. Boot sizes larger than a men’s size 13 would be considered a custom size that we do not provide. Additionally, guests over 6’4” may be required to bring their own gear as we may not have clothing sizes to fit. For your own safety and comfort, we will provide you with an additional list of what to bring.
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