Luxury Antarctica Safari from Cape Town
From Cape Town to the icy frontier, Ubuntu Travel brings you face-to-face with the extraordinary.
Our luxury Antarctica safaris—available exclusively from December to January—combine bucket-list experiences with all-inclusive comfort. From witnessing emperor penguin colonies to venturing into shimmering ice tunnels, each moment is curated for unforgettable impact. Accessed via private jet from Cape Town, this once-in-a-lifetime journey blends thrilling Antarctica activities with eco-conscious, remote luxury lodges. Whether hiking pristine ridgelines or enjoying champagne in the polar desert, this is luxury redefined at the edge of the world.
Your Trip of a Lifetime Awaits!
What to Expect on Your Antarctic Safari
Come face-to-face with 28,000 emperor penguins in a greeting like no other. Or, luxuriate in the planet’s farthest reaches, where comfort meets the extraordinary. Looking for adventure? Explore ice caves, abseiling, and glacier treks. Your exclusive journey to Antarctica starts here.
UNIQUE WILDLIFE & LANDSCAPES
We invite you to witness 28,000 strong colonies of emperor penguins (that are unafraid of humans, so expect up-close encounters).
REMOTE, LUXURY ACCOMMODATION
Earth’s most southernmost, and least inhabited, continent. Stay in truly unique, and luxurious, accommodation options – rest assured you’ll want for nothing during your stay here.
PIONEERING ADVENTURES
Explore your surrounds by venturing into ice caves and tunnels, abseiling, ice and mountain climbing, fat biking and skidoo tours.
White Desert Whichaway
An “off-the-planet” experience amidst the snowy interior of Antarctica
White Desert Echo
An enchanting and luxurious camp that pays home to expeditions of old in Antarctica
White Desert Wolf’s Fang
An enchanting and luxurious camp that pays home to expeditions of old in Antarctica
White Desert Whichaway
An “off-the-planet” experience amidst the snowy interior of Antarctica
White Desert Echo
An enchanting and luxurious camp that pays home to expeditions of old in Antarctica
White Desert Wolf’s Fang
An enchanting and luxurious camp that pays home to expeditions of old in Antarctica
Explore Our Popular Antarctic Safaris
Marvel at tiny penguin chicks waddling for the first time. Journey to the lowest point on Earth, the Geographic South Pole. Savor a day exploring Antarctica’s wonders, topped by a gourmet feast. These incredible experiences await on a luxury safari to Antarctica. Explore our tailor-made itineraries to discover extraordinary Antarctica adventures.
Early Emperors & Big Five Safari
This trip offers unique access to a magnificent penguin colony when the chicks are taking their first steps off their parent’s feet. With an an additional tailor-made luxury safari from Cape Town to the Greater Kruger. Please Note: cost below describes the Antarctic journey only.
FROM USD $71,500
PER PERSON
South Pole & Emperors
This trip combines the magnificent Emperor Penguins with a flight to the lowest point on Earth – the Geographic South Pole. An additional tailor-made luxury safari from Cape Town to the Greater Kruger can be arranged.
FROM USD $110,000
PER PERSON
The Greatest Day & Safari
Spending a few days in Cape Town after your tailor-made luxury safari with us? Undoubtedly the greatest day trip of all time! You will have up to three hours on the ground, whilst White Desert’s award-winning chef and professional guides look after you.
FROM USD $15,950
PER PERSON
