Husky Safari 5 km Self-Drive in Levi — Your Own Dog Team Along a Frozen River at Lapland Wild Witch Kennel
Why this husky safari stands out
- Lapland Wild Witch — a specialist kennel in Tepasto, 30 km north of Levi, run by professional sport mushers
- 40 dogs only — a small kennel by design, not a large commercial operation
- Dog welfare first: rest days, vet checks, physiotherapy, free-running time, high-quality food
- Small groups only — maximum 8 guests (4 sled teams), maximum 3 sessions per day
- 5 km self-drive mainly along a frozen river — a natural Lappish trail, not a prepared course
- Kennel visit and free-run area included — time with the dogs after the ride
Lapland Wild Witch — small high animal welfare kennel near Levi
The kennel is run by professional sport mushers who work with their dogs year-round. Over 40 dogs: Siberian huskies, Arctic-Alaskan huskies — a breed developed in early 20th-century Alaska for endurance racing — and three reindeer dogs. Animal welfare shapes how the kennel runs: 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 along a frozen river near Levi
On arrival, the guide gives a full briefing on mushing — how to steer, how to brake, trail etiquette — and walks the group to the starting point where the teams are already harnessed and ready. The guide introduces each dog by name before the ride begins.
The 5 km route runs mainly along a frozen river, with forest sections on either side. Riding time is approximately 20–30 minutes. A midway stop allows driver and passenger to swap places.
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 where some dogs move freely — enter, pet and photograph them at close range. Back at the kota hut, the fire is going: hot berry juice, cookies, and the host answering whatever questions have come up.
Remove gloves and mittens before touching the dogs — they will play with them. Do not feed the dogs.
Child price applies for ages 2–11. Not recommended for children under 4.
Who this is for
- Families with children from age 4 wanting a first husky driving experience
- First-time mushers of any age — no prior experience needed
- Those who want to combine the drive with kennel time and genuine dog interaction
- Anyone who prefers a natural frozen river trail over an open swamp route
Private option
A private booking at Lapland Wild Witch closes the kennel exclusively for your group — the sled teams prepared for you alone, the programme running entirely at your pace. Contact us to arrange.
