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Reviewed 18 February 2022 via mobile

We spent an excellent couple of nights here as part of a small group escorted tour. Lennart, our host, was very friendly, informative and welcoming. He cooked us some excellent meals and talked to us about the Sami community, their lifestyle and culture. He gave us very clear instructions on how we were to light our stoves in the lavvus (tents), use of the toilet facilities and the sauna. We always felt relaxed, warm and comfortable in the tents and in lennart’s cabin where we shared our lovely candlelit meals with the other guests. The beds in the tents were super comfortable with a big thick duvet and sleeping bags. We were allowed to use skis and snowshoes - Lennart led us on a ski trip one morning across the frozen lake/river into the woods on the far side and back again.
This was a wonderful experience and I am so glad we came.

Room tip: Remember to have the right clothing for the temperature.
Date of stay: February 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Lennart Pittja, General Manager at Sapmi Nature, responded to this reviewResponded 20 February 2022

I am as glad as you are that you came - thank you for a great meeting and I am happy that you enjoyed your stay as much as I enjoyed to host you here in Sápmi! All the best, Lennart

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Reviewed 5 February 2022 via mobile

At Sápmi Nature we became immersed in the Sami culture and their way of life. We slept in a platform tent (lavvu), fed reindeer, photographed moose, skied on a frozen river, relaxed in a sauna, and experienced the wonder of the aurora borealis. However, meeting Lennart Pittja, the founder of the camp, was the highlight. Lennart is Sami and he wants his guests to understand Sami history, lifestyle, and challenges. For four days and three nights we had an immersion course, appreciating the lifetime skills and ingenuity of Sami. The authenticity of Lennart and his drive to share his story made this experience once in a lifetime. Lennart promotes environmental sustainability. He was our master chef with unique dishes such as reindeer soup, moose fillets, chocolate cake with cloudberries and cream. My husband and I, along with just four other guests and Lennart had nightly conversations and exchanged our world views. I would recommend this beautiful place and this unique opportunity to anyone.

Travel has been part of my life for 40 years and in that time I have learned what defines meaningful travel for me. It is the opportunity to meet people in the host country and share mutual experiences of life with them. It creates lasting relationships that extend far beyond the actual trip. This is the ultimate thrill of travel.

Room tip: Bring warm clothes in winter!
Date of stay: February 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Lennart Pittja, General Manager at Sapmi Nature, responded to this reviewResponded 20 February 2022

It was an honor to host you here in Sápmi and I am so happy for meeting you! It makes me happy and proud to take part in your travel to the North and I so grateful for such nice words about your stay. Being a host for people like you is the best - hope to meet again one day! All the best, Lennart

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Reviewed 9 March 2020

Sapmi Nature was our third stop in a 9 day trip from Lulea to Kiruna.
It was just awsome. Lennart picked us up from the train station and the drive to the camp felt like going on holiday: a relaxed drive across a beautiful area.
The setup of the camp was great and the tents were very nice.
We slept with our two kids in one tent and despite the low temperatures, it was very cozy and warm due to good heating.
Add perfect food, an excellent atmosphere and a great host and it's all ingredients for a great holiday.
Lennart: Thank you very much for this great experience!

Date of stay: February 2020
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Lennart P, Owner at Sapmi Nature, responded to this reviewResponded 12 March 2020

Thank you - it was so great to meet you and spend some time together with you and your nice family! I am happy that you enjoyed your stay at Sapmi Nature Camp so much! Hope to see you again some day!

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Reviewed 3 February 2020 via mobile

What a wonderful time we had at the Sapmi Nature Camp! Lennart is an warm and genuine host, with a real passion for sharing his knowledge of the Sami way of life and for taking excellent care of his guests.
The camp is very peaceful and I can definitely say that the night spent sleeping in the lavvu was more comfortable than some hotels that I have recently stayed in. The bed was very comfy and despite the snowfall outside, the lavvu was well heated throughout the night.
Lennart ensured that we were well fed during our stay, giving us the chance to try homemade reindeer jerky, delicious arctic char that he had caught and smoked himself, and the wonderful cheese quiche.
As for activities, we tried cross-country skiing for the first time and despite our initial reservations, we really enjoyed the experience, following a well marked route. We also were able to travel just a short distance from the camp to see some wild reindeer and moose, a real treat given how difficult it can be to ever see moose (we saw about 7 of them).
The real highlight of the visit was hearing stories of the Sami way of life and history of reindeer herding in Sapmi. We shared lots of good conversation in a relaxed and authentic environment. This was definitely not your average tourist experience and Lennart has worked hard to make the camp a really special place to visit. Thank you!

Date of stay: January 2020
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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SapmiNature, Owner at Sapmi Nature, responded to this reviewResponded 4 February 2020

Thank you so much for the stay Belinda - I really enjoyed to host you and Niall here! I am so glad that you enjoyed your Sami glamping experience and I am grateful for this great review. I am sure we will meet again - you are welcome back to the North anytime, I will have the coffee ready for you!

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Reviewed 20 January 2020

Sampi Nature is a magical place located on the shore of a quiet lake. My husband and I stayed for two nights in one of Lennard's tipis and it was very cozy. Lennart is a kind and gracious host and went out of his way to make sure we had a great stay. He is Sami and we learned a lot about his culture while enjoying dinner. We ate all our meals there and let me tell you, he is a fantastic cook! We got to try local specialties such as reindeer, trout, arctic char and smoked ptarmigan. There are also vegetarian choices. The surrounding area is breathtakingly beautiful with no other houses around. It is as if you have the lake to yourself! We went cross country skiing over the lake and into the nearby forest. Later Lennart made us a lovely lunch of reindeer sausage, steaks and potatoes outside on the grill.We saw many reindeer while we were there along with ptarmigan and red fox tracks in the snow. That night Lennart got the sauna going and it was a wonderful treat after a day of activities. The sauna has two large windows that face the lake. You couldn't beat the view or the privacy. If you are looking for an authentic and cultural experience in nature this is the place to go!

Date of stay: January 2020
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SapmiNature, Owner at Sapmi Nature, responded to this reviewResponded 28 January 2020

It was great to meet you and I am glad to read that you enjoyed the stay as much as I enjoyed hosting you! Thank you so much!

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