Discover White Desert’s newest camp, Explorer, where luxury and adventure meet in the mountains of Queen Maud Land. Offering laidback yet sophisticated interiors that evoke the bygone age of explorers, Wolf’s Fang features six heated bedroom tents that are equipped with en-suite washrooms, replete with shower rooms. Take a seat at the warm and inviting dining area where the chef crafts exceptional dishes. Enjoy cocktails at the outdoor ice bar or in the cozy atmosphere of the lounge to catch up on the exciting day’s events with your fellow travelers no matter what the conditions are like outside.
Adrenalin seekers will enjoy a variety of exhilarating activities on this vast continent including abseiling, ice-climbing and rope-walks. Guests looking for peace and serenity will revel in gentle hikes, skidoo rides, fat tire biking or simply taking in the dramatic vistas – guests can be as active or as relaxed as they wish during your stay.
* Many thanks for the use of the incredible photographs by Kelvin Trautman and Marko Prezelj
Explorer Camp features six heated bedroom tents that are equipped with en-suite washrooms, replete with shower rooms. The cozy sitting areas are the perfect place to read a book with a coffee and relax between activities.
* Many thanks for the incredible photographs by Kelvin Trautman and Marko Prezelj
The dramatic mountain ranges of Queen Maud Land offer a variety of activities to challenge the explorer within.
Nunatak Tour
Scale an isolated peak of rock projecting above a surface of inland ice or snow for incredible views from the summit.
Abseiling Tour
Experience the thrills of abseiling frozen cliffs under the guidance of the experienced crew.
Fatbiking
A fun ride as you tackle the 10km groomed explorer’s loop.
Ice Climbing
Practice your of ice axe techniques and crampon skills as you scale cool walls of ice.
Cross-country skiing (or jog)
A wonderful way to work up an appetite. Ski the 10k explorer’s loop and hone those skiing skills.
Ski-doo tour
The perfect way to explore this icy region and the camp by zooming around on your skidoo.
Arctic Truck Safari|
A specially designed vehicle will take you on a joy ride to discover the icy arctic landscapes.
Explorer’s Traverse
Get a real taste of what it was like for early explorers of the frozen continent by following in their footsteps.
Camp Out
Spend the night out under canvas to experience what explorer’s endured back in the good ole days. Learn life saving techniques and return with some great stories.
Mountaineering Expeditions
Venture out with specially trained mountain guides to traverse rarely seen ranges.
Iconic Climbing
Challenge your skills and join the ranks of a few who have scaled a nunatak.
* Many thanks for the incredible photographs by Kelvin Trautman and Marko Prezelj
We are thrilled to be presenting this 21-day journey. We will take you to 10 extraordinary destinations that span the globe: from the fabled Easter Island in the middle of the Pacific, to venturing into the icy wilderness of Antarctica by private jet experience.
We visit orangutans and tigers, immerse ourselves in Colombia’s hidden beauty, and watch the sunrise over the desolate sand dunes of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast.
This journey is as diverse as it is luxurious. Drawing on two decades of experience, our explorers have hand-picked each destination and will guide you through the best in each continent.
MEXICO
COLOMBIA
EASTER ISLAND
FIJI
BORNEO
INDIA
TURKEY
NAMIBIA
SOUTH AFRICA
ANTARCTICA
Date: Stay tuned for future dates
Group size: 50 Flatbed Seats
Price: TBA
Antarctica Extension: TBA
South Pole & Penguins
The most popular itinerary, which includes a journey to the South Pole — visited by fewer than 500 people each year — and an Emperor Penguin colony. Staying at Explorer’s Camp.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Antarctica
From Cape Town, a 5.5-hour flight carries you across oceans and sea ice into 24 hours of continuous daylight. Land on a blue-ice runway and toast your arrival with cocktails chilled by 10,000-year-old Antarctic ice.
Day 2: At your leisure
Ease into Antarctica with activities tailored to your pace: glacier walks, abseiling, or even a movie in the ice cinema. Before dinner, an expert-led talk introduces you to the world of Emperor penguins and readies you for tomorrow's encounter.
Day 3: Journey to the Emperors
A 2.5-hour flight along the ice shelf brings you to a remote coastal colony of over 12,000 Emperor penguins — majestic, rare, and utterly unforgettable. This is a wildlife encounter few on Earth will ever witness.
Day 4: Peaks and Panoramas
Hike above the ice sheet to sweeping views of untouched peaks. Pause for a champagne picnic, then venture further with your guide to a breathtaking lookout.
Day 5: Journey to the South Pole
The South Pole awaits. Board our Basler aircraft and fly over vast mountain ranges onto the High Polar Plateau. After a quick refuelling stop at Dixie’s Camp, land at the South Pole and stand at 90°S — a place few explorers have ever reached. Celebrate your achievement, capture the moment at both the Geographic and Ceremonial South Poles, stamp your passport, then return to Dixie’s Camp to overnight like true polar pioneers.
Day 6: South Pole Return
Awaken under canvas on the High Polar Plateau. After breakfast, fly back across the Continent — its scale, from above, as humbling as ever. Back at camp, champagne and a celebratory dinner bring the day and the journey to a close.
Day 7: Nunatak Exploration
Led by IFMGA-certified high mountain guides, move through Antarctica’s most striking terrain, with every route carefully tailored to your safety and experience. From the peak of a Nunatak (a rocky peak rising above the ice), the scale of the last true wilderness comes fully into view.
Day 8: Departure Day
Your departure flight marks the final chapter of your time on the White Continent. As the Airbus touches down on the blue-ice runway, there is time to linger at the Ice Bar, browse the boutique, or catch a film in the ice cinema before boarding for the journey home.