Cape Town to Antarctica and back

A Fever Dream

As you cross the Southern Ocean, trading the hot African summer sun for the midnight sky of Antarctica’s endless daylight, watch as the light shifts over the expanse of ice and water, moving from familiar landscapes to the continent’s vast glacial plains.

When you land on Wolf Fang’s Runway — an experience few will ever log in their life — you will experience activities and scenery that words fail to explain. Capture once-in-a-lifetime photographs, feel the serene silence that can only exist at the bottom of the world, and let the sheer scale and purity of Antarctica leave a lasting impression.

The continent’s grandeur is matched by the precision of every detail. Expert guides ensure your movements across the ice are seamless, allowing you to focus entirely on the experience — from exploring ice crystal caves and abseiling frozen cliffs to sipping cocktails in our exclusive ice bar. In just a few extraordinary hours, every moment is crafted to deliver maximum impact, comfort, and awe.

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This was the most magical day of my life, a journey beyond my imagination.....

Janet T.

Guest

Our Camps

[ 70º 48’ 00” S 11º 23’ 00” E ]

Whichaway

Our original camp, newly reimagined. Situated on the rare exposed rock and freshwater lakes of the Schirmacher Oasis.

[ 71°32'47" S 8°50'11" E ]

Echo

Inspired by astronauts, used by explorers. Perched atop a glacier overlooking the Drygalski Mountains, like being on another planet.

[ 71º 31’ 37” S 8º 51’ 20” E ]

Explorer

A limited-season, expedition camp. Set at the foot of T-Rex Mountain, a new base for our signature South Pole journey.

Nunatak Hike

Sample Itinerary

A Day on Ice

Hour-by-Hour

Pre-departure Prep

White Desert hosts a mandatory safety briefing in Cape Town, where our Guest Experience team checks your polar gear, ensures you’re fully prepared, and walks you through what to expect on your journey south.

Ice Caves

Step into Antarctica’s ice caves, which shimmer as their walls, encrusted with sparkling white crystals, catch the light like a thousand frozen stars.

Abseiling

Feel the rush of descending down frozen cliff faces.

Wolf's Fang Ice Bar

Toast your adventure at a bar carved entirely from ice, where cocktails are poured over 10,000-year-old crystal-clear glacier ice. It’s a surreal, exclusive indulgence unlike anywhere else on Earth.

Other Trips

Witness the magic of Antarctica’s first penguin arrivals and explore the fleeting beauty of the blue ice tunnels. Observe emperor penguins in their natural breeding grounds, with minimal crowds and expert guides ensuring an intimate, unforgettable experience.

Combine iconic wildlife with one of the most legendary destinations on Earth. Explore the Emperor Penguin colony at Atka Bay, and venture to the geographic South Pole, guided by experts who ensure comfort, safety, and unique access to remote landscapes.

Combine the luxury of both Whichaway and Echo Camp with a range of unique Antarctica experiences — from ice cave explorations and nunatak hikes to ice climbing and traversing ice waves — as well as an expedition to the geographic South Pole, one of the most iconic destinations on the planet.

Explore available travel dates and premium expedition rates as you prepare for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Antarctica.

A Day on Ice