Winner of the Norwegian "Country tourism price 1997"

SAMI EXPERIENCES

Cavzo Safari is run by Elen Inga and Tore Turi. They live in the Sami village of Maze, an hour's drive from Alta and the same from Kautokeino. Maze has played a vital, dramatic role in the history of the Sami people. The Norwegian government decided in the late 1960s to build a down in the Alta-Kautokeino river system. If the plans had been carried out the tiny Sami village would have been under water now. This was the beginning of a popular revolt, demonstrations and hunger strikes which represented a turning point for the Sami. The events lead to increased Sami self-awareness and then acceleration of the debate about what rights the Sami should have as an indigenous people.

You will become acquainted with this story in Maze, where ancient Sami traditions and the modern era are intertwined. Visitors get an insight into the way the river Sami use their punt-like stakebÂter, vital to them for both transport and fishing. You will meet the natural surroundings, the food, the stories and at times the mosquitoes as well - they have always been part and parcel of living at the rivers' edge. Elen Inga and Tore Turi invite you to banquet in a turf hut, a gamme or a reindeerskin tenet, a l·vvu, sitting around an open fire, which spreads the smell of food and coffee, smoke and peace. While they, as they always have done, tell stories and joik for their guests.
It is possible for groups to spend the night in the l·vvu or in cabins if necessary.

In July we operate daily trips by riverboat to the Alta dam. In addition to the natural beauty this trip has to offer, coffee will also be served with dried reindeer meat and Maze cake in the l·vvu.

We have several tour suggestions for groups.

Bures boahtin!

CAVZO SAFARI AS
Hirsaluohkka
N-9525 MAZE
NORWAY
Phone. +47 78 48 75 88
Fax. +47 78 48 76 39
Email: toreturi@online.no