Safety

Associated with the untouched and remote beauty of the Arctic Region is a level of perceived risk connected to being within an environment that is unfamiliar to most people on the planet. The Baffin Safari team is overtly aware of this fact and can ensure you that your Safety is our number one priority at all times. 

There are a number of key operational parameters that help us guarantee that your trip is both safe and offers you constant peace of mind:

  • Our guides carry SOS satelite communicators

    ( which can be made available to guests for txt messages to loved ones back home ).

  • Our expedition leaders have the necessary training to handle both minor and major emergencies specific to the sometimes unpredictable Arctic environment.

    Each expedition team is well equipped with all the necessary modern technologies required to handle any emergency situation.

  • A practiced knowledge of traditional survival techniques learnt from the local Inuit people is an integral part of the experience and knowledge that Baffin Safari expedition leaders bring to each trip.

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Food

All Baffin Safari expedition meals are mostly common western dishes. Each tour we also make every effort to provide a meal of locally caught arctic char.

And off course, we can certainly cater to any specific diets and food requirements - all you need to do is let us know!!

Much of the local Inuit culture revolves around the foods and the methods in which they prepare their meals. Inuit families highly value the time they spend together as they hunt, prepare and feast upon what they feel has been provided to them by the land. It is an important time to bond and to teach traditional ways of thinking and living.

Accommodation

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Baffin Safari Mini cabins:  Our cabins are secured to komatiks and provide above ground sleeping for two. Safe, mobile and comfortable .

Our base camp will also include a 14 foot shelter for dining, relaxing and discussing the day’s adventures.

Weather conditions and temperatures in May / June

The temperatures start to warm up as the Arctic Summer approaches. Temperatures usually range between -5° up to +10°C.

The midnight sun sets in, with 24 hours of daylight starting in the middle of May.

Equipment and Clothing

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A visit to the Arctic region definitely requires the right equipment and clothing. It is a careful balance of making sure that you not only have the right gear but also the right amount of gear.

During spring in the high arctic, EXTREME clothing is not required, as the temperatures are moderated by long hours of sunlight. However, for very little cost, simple, high quality and comfortable under layers can be purchased at one of the many expedition shops in Ottawa (and all in one district). 

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Connectivity

A Baffin Safari trip gives you the opportunity to switch off your mobile, put down the iPad and disconnect from the technologies that are a major part of our everyday. While we encourage this same philosophy from our guests, we understand that there are sometimes needs to have a certain level of connectivity to life outside the Arctic.

All Baffin Safari Guides carry Delorme Satellite Communicators which provide SOS and test messaging service. These satelite devices are available for use by all our clients on request.