Husky Safari 10 km Self-Drive in Levi — River Start, Open Frozen Swamp, Fell Horizon
Why choose the 10 km route
- Longer route than the 5 km safari — river start, then open frozen swamp with fell views
- The treeline drops away and you are out in the open: a genuinely different landscape
- Same specialist kennel as the 5 km — Lapland Wild Witch, professional sport mushers
- 40 dogs only — a small kennel by design, not a large commercial operation
- Small groups: maximum 8 guests (4 sled teams), maximum 3 sessions per day
- Dog welfare first: rest days, vet checks, physiotherapy, free-running time
Lapland Wild Witch — small high animal welfare kennel near Levi
Lapland Wild Witch in Tepasto, 30 km north of Levi, is a small kennel by design — 40 dogs only: Siberian huskies, Arctic-Alaskan huskies and three reindeer dogs. Animal welfare shapes how the kennel operates: small groups, maximum 3 sessions per day, at least one full rest day per dog per week, regular vet checks and physiotherapy, high-quality food, proper cleaning of the dogs’ habitat, free-running time, and a kennel owner who lives on site — the dogs are not just her business, they are her family.
Self-drive husky safari from frozen river to open wilderness swamp
On arrival, the guide gives a full briefing and walks the group to the starting point, where the teams are harnessed and ready. The guide introduces each dog by name before the ride begins.
The route starts on a short river section, then opens out onto frozen swamp: flat, wide, unobstructed. The treeline drops away and the fell horizon appears in the distance. More diverse landscapes than the 5 km river trail — the river gives way to open swamp, the treeline drops away, and the fell appears on the horizon — and considerably longer. Riding time is approximately 30-40 minutes. A midway stop allows driver and passenger to swap. Ski goggles are strongly recommended — the open swamp means more wind and ice particles than a sheltered forest trail.
At the kennel — free-run area, kota hut and hot drinks
After the ride, guests walk the kennel and spend time in the free-run area with the dogs before warming up in the kota hut with hot berry juice and cookies. The host talks about life with the dogs and answers questions.
Remove gloves and mittens before touching the dogs — they will play with them. Do not feed the dogs.
Child price applies for ages 2–7. Not recommended for children under 7.
Who this is for
- Those who want more distance and an open wilderness landscape over a sheltered forest trail
- Adults and older children (7+) comfortable in cold and more exposed conditions
- Riders who want to experience what mushing feels like on open swamp terrain
- Anyone who has done the 5 km and wants to go further
Private option
A private booking at Lapland Wild Witch closes the kennel exclusively for your group — the longer trail and open swamp terrain, your group’s pace throughout, the guide’s full attention on you. Contact us to arrange a private 10 km safari.
