Hunting in Greenland
The best-known game of hunting in Greenland is the indigenous Greenland Musk Ox (Ovibos moschatus wardi), sometimes called White-faced Musk Ox or Umingmak by the Inuits, meaning the bearded one. The Musk Ox is closely related to goats but has its own genus, Ovibos (sheep ox in Latin)
These seemingly huge animals with long haired, thick and dark brown to black coats have impressive trophies with a high scarcity value. Hunting this ancient game species in the rough but fascinating landscape of Greenland is an experience that enthuses every hunter.
Mature bulls stand from 110 cm to 150 cm high at the shoulder and weigh between 300 kg and 400 kg. Horns of mature bulls reach lengths of
50 cm to 65 cm. Muskoxen are hard to bring down, and hunters are advised to use calibers from 30-06 and larger with heavy bullets.
Arrival day
Arrive in Narsarsuaq, Greenland. Our representative will welcome hunters at the airport and sail with them to LAX-Á Camp, ca. 3 hours.
Hunting days
Hunters track the coastline of the many islands with their guide until they spot their trophy. When the hunter has taken his trophy, the rest of the time can be spent on Arctic Char fishing or other activities.
Breakfast and dinner are served at the lodge each day, but while hunting we offer lunch boxes. We do recommend our guests to take some time while in Greenland off and do some sightseeing in the area. For further information on available tours, please turn to LAX-Á staff.
Departure day
Breakfast and preparation for departure between 10-11 am.
Location
The Lax-á camp is located on the coast of Southwest Greenland which is the most accessible and most traveled to point in Greenland. Whether our guests seek solitude, new friendship or want to share a memorable trip with friends or family, Lax-á´s Greenland Camp is the destination. The camp is first and foremost built for hunting and fishing but is also the perfect destination for nature walks, exploring the wildlife and the wilderness, experiencing the endless fjords, glaciers and all the magnificent beauty of Greenland
Detailed Itinerary
To travel to Greenland you first travel to Iceland, where the flights to South Greenland depart from Keflavik, Iceland. Thus this is a good opportunity to make a combo tour of these two countries.
The hunting season is from mid July until late September. All of the trips are a week long, travel dates depend on airline schedule, in 2025 it is Tuesdays.
Arrival day (day 1)
Depart from Keflavik, Iceland with arrival in Narsarsuaq, Greenland 3 hours later. Our representative will welcome hunters at the airport, take them to the harbour for a 3 hour boat ride to camp. It is also a possibility to take helicopter transfer between Narsarsuaq and the Lax-á camp for an additional fee, takes 30 minutes. When arriving at the camp the guides and the staff welcome the hunters with a hot dinner. In the evening hunters settle into the camp.
Hunting – and fishing (day 2,3,4,5,6,7)
Hunters hunt the whole coastline with their guide until they spot the right trophy that they desire to take. Breakfast and dinner is served at the lodge, but while hunting, lunch packages will be brought. When the hunter has taken his trophy, the rest of the time can be spent fishing. It is also possible for the hunter to take another trophy, paid either beforehand or directly on the spot. Other hunting/shooting is also available upon request. We do recommend that anglers take some time off to go on sightseeing around the area. Some can be arranged by the local guides but some have to be booked in advance. Please turn to the staff at Lax-á for further assistance.
Departure day (day 8)
Breakfast and preparation for departure. Transfer to Narsarsuaq airport between 10-11am for a flight back to Keflavik Iceland.
Included
• Welcoming at arrival in Greenland
• Transportation by boats between airport and camp on travel dates
• Full board and lodging at the Lax-á camp, shared cabin
• 1 guide to every 2 hunters
• All hunting and fishing licenses in Greenland
• 1 Musk ox trophy
• soft drinks
The camp
• Located in South West Greenland
• 3 hours by boat from Narsarsuaq
• 30 minutes by helicopter
• Built in 2012
• 12 cabins, 24 beds
• Made up beds and towels
• Full equipped kitchen
• Sea- and mountain view
• Outdoor area with terraces
• BBQ’s and open fire
• Fishing, hunting and sightseeing
• Outdoor and wilderness camp with all modern facilities
• Shared bathroom facilities; 6 WC, 4 showers
• Sauna
