Explorer Camp
The Explorer Camp is the latest camp from White Desert and shows that a place often owes its magic less to luxury than to its authenticity. At the foot of the distinctive T-Rex Mountain, the tent pods harmoniously blend into the seemingly endless white desert. Inside, wood, natural materials, and clear shapes create the warm atmosphere of an alpine chalet – a deliberate contrast to the harsh ice world outside. The camp is aimed at travelers who wish to feel the original spirit of a polar expedition without sacrificing comfort.
Details
Country
Antarctica
Region
Queen Maud Land
Price
from 72,000 USD per person for 6 nights (season 2027/28)
Best travel time
November - January
Tents
Six heated sleeping tents for a maximum of twelve guests, optionally with twin or king-size beds, open onto the vast ice fields around the T-Rex Mountain. Floor-to-ceiling windows and translucent panels flood the interior with daylight, while electric blankets and hot water bottles ensure comfort at night. Each tent has its own washing facilities and a toilet, with the communal shower located in a separate pod. A coffee machine, a selection of teas, and a desk complete the amenities. The tents can be booked individually or as a whole camp exclusively for families and small groups.
Culinary
Even at the Explorer Camp, the kitchen does not compromise on the expedition character: gourmet chefs use fresh ingredients, flown in weekly to Antarctica, and serve wines specially selected for this unique environment. Meals are enjoyed in the warm chalet atmosphere amidst wood and natural materials, while outside the ice fields glow in the light of the midnight sun.
Activities
At the Explorer Camp, you will experience the same extraordinary adventure world as in the other camps of White Desert, reduced to the essentials. From here, you will set out to the emperor penguins at Atka Bay or fly over Dixie's Camp to the South Pole. Accompanied by experienced guides, glacier hikes, tours to the surrounding nunataks, ice climbing on frozen waterfalls, abseiling, rock climbing, fat biking, cross-country skiing, and a zipline are on the agenda. A special evening promises the Aurora cinema with popcorn and drinks from the ice bar.
Location
The Explorer Camp is located at approximately 71° 31' South in Queen Maud Land, at the foot of the distinctive T-Rex Mountain, and surrounded by vast ice fields stretching to the horizon.
Getting there from Cape Town: All journeys from White Desert begin and end in Cape Town. A direct flight takes you in about five and a half hours over the Southern Ocean and pack ice to the blue ice landing strip of Wolf's Fang, from where you will continue to the Explorer Camp. Since the weather dictates flight times, we recommend arriving in Cape Town at least two days before departure.
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