Musk Ox Safari

Kangerlussuaq offers you the unique opportunity to encounter musk oxen in the landscape around the village, even if you’re only passing through the airport.

Unique to western Greenland
If you decide to take a musk ox safari with one of the local operators, you’ll have the chance to get close up to this peculiar, long-haired creature, which is only found in a few places in the world.

Such a safari requires little else than curiosity, and you’ll have an experience only found in one place in western Greenland. Take a pair of binoculars and a camera along, and you’re assured of both close-up views and fine mementos of an animal at home in harsh surroundings and which thrives in the hilly moraine country.

Respect the animals
Whether you travel in a group or alone, you should always remember that the musk ox is a large animal, which can become aggressive if you get too close. So please keep a safe distance and respect the animals by giving them enough space to feel at home.

Knowledgeable local guides
Most visitors opt to drive out into the landscape in a cross-country bus or jeep. Local guides know the area and can take you to just the right places where your chances of seeing musk oxen are high.

See below to find out who can take you out on a musk ox safari in Kangerlussuaq.