Accommodations:
In July of 2020 the Original Aniak River lodge was raised to the ground by fire. The decision to rebuild for the 2021 season was made immediately and efforts to begin the task were underway within the first week . We decided to follow the traditional “ safari tent” concept that has been embraced throughout our travels in Africa. The tent are tough durable skins atop of raised wooden platforms. Tents are for double occupancy and designed with en suite bathrooms in each unit. Bathrooms have hot water showers and flushing toilets. Tents are bug proofed with screens and nets. The dining hall and kitchen are housed in a similar fashion. The new electrical grid is based on a 12 volt system with generator backup when solar is not available.
At Aniak river lodge, we limit the number of guests to 16 per week. This is based on double-occupancy at the lodge and at the tent camp. Our luxury, no-frills lodge is built for comfort and ambiance. The lodge has eight double cabins that each has its own private bathroom. If you prefer your solitude you can hang out on your own deck connected to the boardwalk that takes you to the main lodge.
Our tent camp is a remote, rustic experience that everybody enjoys. The camp hosts eight elevated, heated weather ports with beds and mosquito nets to ensure a comfortable stay. Each tent sleeps two guests. The main tent is a big hall the has a lounge area and the main dinning room. The tent camp has shared bathrooms and toilets with hot showers and flushing compost toilets. The tent camp embraces the Alaskan bush experience in every way. Many, many hours are spent around the fire pit sipping cocktails and telling stories.
Food & Drink:
At Aniak river lodge, we take our culinary traditions seriously. We have two excellent chefs that cater to your every need. We go from simple to sophisticated—Ikura caviar and smoked salmon to New York-style pizza in a wood-fired oven. We embrace the field-to-table concept where it is possible. We source locally in season and emphasize our regional cuisine. We encourage our guests to harvest a fish and bring it back to the lodge so that our chefs can prepare something special for you. The sheefish is a unique and delightful fish to catch and eat.
A day on the water generates a big appetite and our chefs will be waiting for you with appetizers every night to precede the entre. Deserts are a house specialty and always crowd pleasers. We cater to all, so if you have a special dietary requirement let us know and we will make sure you are covered.
Shore lunches are a must. The guide will cook you a lunch on an open fire while you carry on fishing. If you prefer a pack lunch our chefs will have one ready for you as you leave in the morning.
The county of Aniak is “damp" which means you can possess alcohol for your own use but we cannot provide or sell you any. You may, however, have alcohol delivered in advance or bring it with you.
In conclusion, our food, like our fishing, has become a hallmark of any trip to Aniak. Bon appetite.