Although the autumn of 2017 seems a long way in the future, it is never too early to get on with your planning. Whilst this year’s polar bear “on foot” encounters are completely full, there’s a great chance to get on-board for an incredibly exciting two-site trip next October in Manitoba that I will be leading with Churchill Wild.

This late fall safari takes you to Seal River Heritage Lodge and Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge to experience the best of what we have to offer. The diversity of wildlife and stunning wintry landscapes are sure to take your breath away and the addition of myself as a photo leader makes this safari a great option for amateur and aspiring photographers.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FALL DUAL LODGE SAFARI:

• On-site instruction and tips from me
• Access to two populations of polar bears, wolves, moose, and more
• Opportunities for spectacular northern lights photography
• Eight nights at two of our deluxe eco-lodges
• Arctic gourmet cuisine – full course meals complete with delectable desserts!
• Informative evening presentations
• Remote, luxury eco-lodge accommodations
• Scenic flights over the Bay and down the coast

Itinerary

DAY 1 – ARRIVE IN WINNIPEG FOR YOUR OVERNIGHT STAY

Arrive in Winnipeg and head to The Grand, located just outside the main terminal of the airport. A Churchill Wild representative will host an informative orientation dinner at your hotel this evening where you will have the chance to meet your fellow travelers and ask any last-minute questions.

DAYS 2 TO 4 – SEAL RIVER HERITAGE LODGE

After a restful night in Winnipeg you will depart for Churchill on Calm Air. Upon arrival in Churchill, be met by our expeditor who will explain how the charters to the Lodge will work. After a short flight over the Bay, arrive at Seal River Heritage Lodge where you’ll be greeted by your guides and hosts who will show you to your rooms. After settling in, enjoy a delicious lunch before your guides provide you with an orientation on travelling safely in polar bear country and then you’ll head out for your first wildlife hike!

The remainder of your days at Seal River will start around 8:00 am with a hot breakfast followed by your morning hike around 9:30 am. After a few hours out on the tundra, seeking out polar bears and other Arctic wildlife, you’ll head back to the Lodge for lunch.

Evenings start with appetizers, followed by a full- course meal and time to relax in our lounge and enjoy a presentation by your photo leader or one of our knowledgeable guides.

Bedtime is at your leisure. We monitor the Lodge area all night so be prepared to have your sleep cut short by a nocturnal visit by one of the great ice bears (or by one of our dazzling displays of northern lights!)

DAYS 5 TO 9 – NANUk POLAR BEAR LODGE

Time to head to the second stop of your dual-lodge experience! Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge is about 250 km southeast of Churchill and the 75 minute charter flight will include a flyover of York Factory, the hub of the historic fur trade. Upon arrival, you will once again be met by your host(s) and given the opportunity to settle into your rooms.

Your days at Nanuk will be filled with more exciting wildlife encounters. The wildlife at Nanuk is incredibly diverse and includes polar bears, wolves, moose, caribou, Arctic and coloured fox, and Arctic hare.

We use custom-designed, open-air “Tundra Rhinos” to get our guests along the coast and, across the many small rivers and creeks that lead to the Bay.

Your evenings at Nanuk will be much the same as at Seal with plenty of time for visiting, relaxing around the fire, sharing photographs and enjoying informative presentations by your guides and/or me.