Bodø: Northern Norway Moose Safari

Join a moose safari in Northern Norway and experience the thrill of a close meeting with the moose, the largest land animal in Europe. Head out to areas where there is a good chance to see the moose grazing.

The moose is quite shy and is easily scared back into the woods, but normally they are quite co-operative and allow you to get quite near. The guide knows the habits and life of the moose and where you have the best chances to see them.

The moose is Europe's largest land animal and the largest member in the deer family. A fully grown bull is over 2 meters high at the shoulders and weighs up to 750 kg (1650 lb). Cows seldom weigh more than 470 kg (1035 lb).

The moose is called Elg in Norway, but it is not comparable with the American elk. The elk is an entirely different deer (much smaller). The moose is very shy, keeps its distance to humans, and hides during the day. As they are most active at dawn and dusk, the best time to do a safari is in the evening or early morning.

Reindeer are sometimes seen during the moose safari, but there is no guarantee. In Norway, there is a differentiation between wild reindeer in Southern Norway and semi-domesticated reindeer in Northern Norway.