South Pole & Penguins | White Desert

OVERVIEW

Join us on this unforgettable and luxurious adventure to Antarctica and the South Pole. This 8-day journey begins with a flight by A340 (or similar) or private jet from Cape Town to Wolf's Fang Runaway, your first point of contact on the surreal and majestic continent. Choose from two camps: Whichaway Oasis - A luxury collection of hi-tech polar domes where you will undertake a number of unique adventures completely tailored to suit your needs and wants, or the newly built Echo Camp, which is inspired by the seminal age of Space exploration. 

Whichaway Camp will serve as your launching pad for a range of activities completely tailored to suit your needs for the day - Do as little or as much as you want. With only 12 guests, your professional guides will expand your horizons in this wonderful land of discovery. From climbing, hiking, or a range of wellness activities - Your days among the frozen waves of ice and captivating mountain ranges are yours to command. This is a truly transformative experience, combining the highest degree of luxury and safety to offer a completely tailored experience and one of the most unique you can undertake in Antarctica.

Echo Camp sits in solitude with space-age designed 'Sky Pods', which almost look like they have been beamed down from Mars. On the inside an 'Art Deco' paradise awaits. The camp accommodates a maximum of 12 guests and allows you to combine the ultimate in luxury with a range of adventure activities on the 7th Continent. You have the option to Abseil into camp and can select from a wide range of included activities such as fat-biking, skiing, ice climbing and camping out in the wilderness. 

Bear witness to the incredible natural spectacle of newly hatched Emperor Penguin chicks at Atka Bay. After a short flight from your camp, you will arrive at the magnificent Atka Bay, home to over 14,000 pairs of breeding emperor penguins and their newly hatched chicks. With so few visitors to the region, these incredibly curious creatures are mostly unphased by human contact, often approaching close by - Making for fantastic photography opportunities. 

Following this unforgettable natural spectacle you will have the rare opportunity to visit the Geographic South Pole. The very lowest point of Earth, the South Pole is the marvellous encapsulation of a true expedition experience. Marvel at a place where there is no more East, West or South - Only North. This is a truly unique experience where few have travelled before. You will travel 7 hours, landing on a polar plateau to refuel and get a real sense of the immense scale of Antarctica. When you land at the South Pole visit Amundsen-Scott South Pole station and see the designated marker of the lowest point on earth, where you can only go North and you can walk around the world in just a few paces!  

The rest of your days on the continent will be spent undertaking a number of adventure options - All of which can be as adrenaline filled or as relaxing as you see fit. With only 12 guests on each adventure your guides will ensure the highest degree of safety and flexibility with each activity. Whether its biking, hiking, or simply enjoying the various wellness facilities the days are yours as you see fit. 

Dates are based on Whichaway Camp and/or Echo Camp. Exclusive use bookings are possible for selected dates. Please contact us for more details and availability.