Journey To Earth's Lowest Point
Exploring A Realm Few Ever Reach
you will encounter a pristine glacial landscape of immeasurable splendour. Here icebergs tower like carved cathedrals, wildlife thrives in the harshest of conditions, glistening ice sheets stretch to the skyline and shards of rock pierce through pristine snowfields. The end of the world is unimaginably beautiful.
To see the Emperor penguins and their newly born chicks existing in this unforgiving environment is humbling; we bear witness to their fight for survival against seemingly insurmountable odds. Standing on the South Pole is a feat experienced by fewer than 500 people each year! Once here, there is no more East, West or South – only North
You Will Experience
Discover the Frozen World of Antarctica
Luxury Stay
We have the privilege of bringing just 250 guests from our home in Cape Town to the Seventh Continent. We want people to experience this breath-taking place in luxury and to hopefully go home changed in the most positive of ways.
Explore Ice Fields
Activities range from restorative massages and inspiring treks to exploring incredible mountains and glaciers, summiting a nunatak, ice climbing and even abseiling!
Close By Penguins
Wrapped up in the sights and sounds of thousands of penguins, you will be among the very few who have ever witnessed such a spectacle, observing the real-life stars of March of the Penguins.
South Pole and King Penguins
Antarctic Exploration Route
This itinerary is prepared for pioneering travelers. This luxury adventure will take you by private charter into the heart of Antarctica to observe king penguins. Then journey to the southernmost point on Earth—the South Pole!
Among Thousands of Antarctic Penguins
Over 14,000 Breeding Pairs and Hatchlings
Two hours flight via Basler BT-67 from our main camp and you are at a site of more than 14,000 penguins and their young chicks.Both are totally unafraid of humans and will come within a few meters of our group, immersing you in the noise, commotion and the sheer beauty of it all. This is one of the greatest, and yet least seen, wildlife events on the planet.
“ In that instant, emotion flooded my heart as I thought, “I was finally here, living the dream I had cherished for a lifetime.” ”
Luxe Stay
Meticulously designed to be removed, our unique campsites leave the pristine environment untouched.
WHICHAWAY
Whichaway is our flagship camp and sits on the shores of one of the freshwater lakes of the ice-free Schirmacher Oasis. We've designed 6 heated 'polar pods' with cutting-edge exteriors and old-world interiors that conjure up images of Antarctica's rich heritage of exploration.
ECHO
The space-age design of the ‘Sky Pods’ makes them look like they’ve been beamed down from Mars. Futuristic and luxurious, the six bedrooms are created from composite fiberglass with floor to ceiling windows allowing guests to soak in the moon-like landscape beyond.
WOLF'S FANG
Wolf’s Fang features six heated bedroom tents that are equipped with en-suite washrooms, replete with shower rooms. The relaxed lounge area is a haven of comfort and warmth, no matter what the conditions outside. The inviting dining area is the ideal space to revisit the day’s exploration with fellow adventurers.
Activity
Conquering the Peaks of Antarctica
The Holtedahl Mountains are home to a collection of spectacular peaks, unlike any found elsewhere on Earth. We will traverse to the base of these mountains, walking across a glacier alongside our expert mountain guides. Under their care, this exclusive adventure will allow beginners and experienced hikers alike, to take advantage of the 24-hour sunlight and summit a peak alongside award-winning mountain guides.
Exhilarating Adventures Across Antarctica
Gentle Physical Activity
Rappelling
Experience an exciting descent from a 100-meter cliff top, surrounded by a circular theater of sparkling blue ice blocks
Adventurer's Picnic
Recharge at the rugged mountain peaks, enjoying the beautiful horizon views—a perfect opportunity to taste cocktails with 1,000-year-old ice cubes
Environment & Sustainability
We minimize our footprint in this pristine wilderness
Renewable Energy
· Camp Echo - a system which uses photovoltaic panels and inverters to power the heaters for pods has been found to significantly reduce fuel use.
· Wolf's Fang Runway - a system which uses photovoltaic panels and inverters to power the generators for melting snow has been found to significantly reduce fuel use required to melt snow.
Purchase Saf For Use
We started exploring Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), produced from waste oils and greases (as opposed to a bio-crops). Pure SAF produced from waste provides a carbon saving of 80% in comparison to conventional jet fuel. Current permitted SAF blends of 30-50% ( SAF: Jet A1) provide an overall carbon saving of 24-40%. SAF produced from waste also contributes to the circular economy and has lower emissions of soot and SOx.
Protect Antarctic Wildlife
Mindful of our responsibility to the wildlife and of IAATO guidelines, we keep at least 5m (16.4ft) from the Penguins.
We carry out environmental monitoring each season in order to monitor environmental compliance, sustainability performance and enable us to continually improve. This ensures that our activities have a less than minor or transitory impact.
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