Overview
A combination of remote beauty and comfort
Find yourself speeding across a frozen lake as you ride towards this African-style tented camp in Swedish Lapland on a reindeer hide-clad sleigh bench behind a snow mobile. The camp is run by a Swedish photographer who will be on hand to share tips on how best to capture the remarkable Aurora Borealis on camera.
The camp has been set up so that if moved it will leave no trace behind, and it is run with a strict ‘no artificial light’ policy in place, meaning that you have the perfect conditions for viewing the Aurora Borealis.
Once you’ve had a lesson, you’ll be encouraged to chop your own wood to keep the wood-burning stove in your tent going. The sunrises and sunsets here are spectacular with the frozen lake as a backdrop.
Facts
At a glance
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Four Lavvu tented suites
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Lounge with an open fire
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Floating sauna
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Wood-burning stoves
Experiences
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Snow activities
Snow shoes, kick sleds and snow suits are provided so that you can have fun outdoors protected from the elements.
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Hot air ballooning
This exquisite way to take in the spectacular snowy scenery is only available in winter for now.
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Snow mobile
Head out on a self-driven snow mobile adventure. This is not included in the price.
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Moose trekking
Spend some time trekking through the wilderness looking for the resident moose population.
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Paddling
In the summer, when the lake and rivers are free of ice, explore the further afield on canoeing, kayaking, boat trips.
Community & Culture
Aurora Safari Camp works closely with the Råne River Valley community and most of the guides live in the area. They source as many of their groceries from local suppliers as possible. Plans for the immediate future include establishing a foundation to support local projects and associations with guests’ help. The small-scale operations with Aurora Safari Camp, The Outpost Lodge, Blombergs Guesthouse and Villa Aurora are all anchored in the local community.
Conservation
Land has been bought on both sides of the river near Aurora Safari Camp to ensure that the area will not be under threat from deforestation. The aim is also to be seen as a good example of how to protect the wilderness from exploitation by industry, as well as how small-scale tourism can benefit the local economy and create more jobs. Aurora’s footprint is very small. The plan is to increase the protected area in Råne River Valley.
Footprint
Across the four accommodation sites, there are eight snowmobiles and three cars or minivans. The amount of fuel is kept to a minimum and the plan is to replace the main logistics snowmobile with an electric one as soon as possible. The hope is also that the cars will be able to run on biofuel within the next two years.
Example trips
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Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
What makes us different
Why Niarra
Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.
In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.
Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.
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Unforgettable experiences
Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.
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Positive impact
Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.
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Fairness and transparency
An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.
