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GREATEST DAY
W O L F ’ S FA N G E X P L O R E R | A N TA R C T I C A
2021 - 2022
Come join us on the world’s most extraordinary day trip. Leaving Cape Town via Gulfstream jet, we
soar over thousands of icebergs as we pass into 24 hours of continuous daylight.
Landing on Wolf’s Fang Runway deep in the interior of Antarctica, you will experience a landscape
unlike anything else on earth and become one of the few that have ever stepped foot on the
Seventh Continent.
P E R S E AT P R I C E : U S $ 1 4 , 5 0 0 E XC L U S I V E C H A R T E R ( 1 2 P L A C E S ) : U S $ 1 74 , 0 0 0
“There can be no better journey, no better destination.”
October 2020.
7-Time Winner
World Travel Awards
EXPLORE ANTARCTICA IN LUXURY
For centuries, the Last Continent has held a special place
in our imaginations, yet even now, long after the first
explorers reached the South Pole, access to the interior
of Antarctica is still only for the very few.
After a five-hour flight from Cape Town, South Africa,
we bring you into the heart of Antarctica, a place that is
both surreal and majestic. From iridescent ice tunnels to
vertical spires of rock, from endless uninhabited horizons
to oceans scattered with icebergs, this is a place unlike
anywhere else on Planet Earth.
Established 15 years ago by record-breaking polar
explorers, White Desert offers you an environmentally-
conscious choice for luxury and adventure, sensitive to
the incredible environment and animals that surround us.
Come with us on an unforgettable journey. Come explore.
Often tipped as one of the most beautiful cities in the world,
Cape Town is home to award-winning vineyards and stunning
33º 56’ 29” S 18º 27’ 40” E ocean vistas.
START POINT
We will host a safety briefing the day before your scheduled
flight where our staff will explain all kit requirements, assist
with any last-minute preparations and update you on the
C A P E TOW N , S O U T H A F R I C A
latest weather forecasts for Antarctica.
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FLIGHTS
F L I G H T T O W O L F ’ S FA N G ,
A N TA R C T I C A : 5 h o u r s
MAXIMUM GUESTS: 12
AIRCRAFT: Gulfstream G550
C L I C K T O V I E W L A N D I N G O N W O L F ’ S FA N G B L U E I C E R U N WAY TRAVEL S O U T H A F R I C A T O A N TA R C T I C A We travel in uncompromising comfort across the mighty Southern Ocean in a Gulfstream 550. During the five-hour flight, the African night turns to the Antarctic day as we soar over thousands of icebergs on our way to one of the most remote locations on Earth. Destination: Wolf’s Fang Runway.
“This was the most incredible trip of my life. The true essence of ‘Inspirational Travel’ and a dream come true.” Susan Williams, VP Kalalou WOLF’S FANG RUNWAY
C L I C K T O V I E W L A N D I N G O N W O L F ’ S FA N G B L U E I C E R U N WAY
71º 39’ 43” S 9º 29’ 03” E
WOLF’S FANG RUNWAY
Our runway is overlooked by one of the most
magnificent and iconic mountains on the entire
continent, named ‘Wolf’s Fang’ by the early Norwegian
explorers. After landing on the ancient blue ice, you will
be surrounded by massive monoliths of rock that rise
vertically from the glacier.
70º 46’ 37” S 11º 49’ 26” E YOUR TIME ON THE ICE
Our UIAGM-qualified mountain guides will lead you on a gentle hike to the base of a nearby mountain where we will host a picnic with views like no other. For the more daring, you’ll be guided to the summit to look over the mountains of the Wolf’s Fang range. Or if climbing isn’t your thing, you’re welcome to ride a fat bike on our specially-prepared trails or go on a 4x4 safari drive.
YOUR SAFETY
For all its beauty, Antarctica can be a challenging environment, with
low temperatures, strong winds and high altitudes. For that reason
we are absolutely uncompromising about recruiting the best people
to look after you and keep you safe. Our team in Antarctica includes
a doctor with a full medical kit, our guides are all UIAGM-qualified
and all staff are trained in first aid and rescue procedures, satnav
communications and Search & Rescue.
“Antarctica, the safest place to travel in 2020 and beyond.”
May 2020.ENVIRONMENT
White Desert believes that responsible
tourism is a genuine force for good and
supports Sir David Attenborough’s stance
on the transformative power of wilderness
travel: “No one will protect what they don’t
care about, and no one will care about what
they have never experienced”.
Carbon neutral - White Desert was the first aviation operator in Antarctica to be
entirely Carbon Neutral, a status the company has held since 2007.
Waste management - We keep waste to a minimum by repackaging all
consumables before we bring them to Antarctica, while at the end of the season,
all solid waste is shipped back to South Africa for recycling or responsible
disposal.INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS
White Desert is the only company in the world to offer a private jet service to Antarctica. The Gulfstream
INCLUDED EXCLUDED
has space for up to 12 guests and members of the White Desert staff will accompany the flight. Whether
you choose to travel as individuals or charter the entire jet for a special occasion, you will be embarking on
your Greatest Day! 1. Safety briefing (return transfers 1. Commercial flights to and from Cape Town,
provided). South Africa.
TRAVEL DETAILS 2. Return transfers for Antarctica flights. 2. Accommodation and meals whilst in
F L I G H T T O A N TA R C T I C A : 5 H R S Cape Town.
3. Return flight to Antarctica
3. Polar clothing (you will be sent a kit list in
(inc. 10kg baggage allowance).
T I M E I N A N TA R C T I C A : A P P R O X 3 - 4 H R S advance of your trip to help you purchase
4. All food and drink (including all alcohol) the necessary items).
FITNESS : NO SPECIFIC LEVEL REQUIRED in Antarctica.
4. Comprehensive insurance cover
5. All guiding fees, support of field guides (White Desert staff can advise you as to
and logistics staff. the appropriate cover required.)
EXCLUSIVE D AT E S AVA I L A B L E B E T W E E N : 1 D E C 2 0 2 1 - 6 F E B 2 0 2 2 6. The use of certain items of polar
5. Additional expenses incurred in Cape Town
due to any delay.
CHARTER C O S T O F C H A R T E R : U S $ 1 74 , 0 0 0 ( U P T O 1 2 G U E S T S )
clothing, as denoted on equipment list.
6. Additional baggage costs over the agreed
7. Payment by White Desert Ltd of a
amount.
‘Carbon Tax’ for offsetting emissions
or created by all Antarctic travel. 7. Use of a satellite phone whilst
in Antarctica.
INDIVIDUAL PLEASE VISIT WEBSITE
TRAVELERS As part of our commitment to preserving Antarctica, all emissions from flights to, from and whilst on
the continent, are offset by fully accredited carbon-neutral schemes.
CAPE TOWN 5 hours WOLF’S FANG 5 hours CAPE TOWN
Images courtesy of White Desert team, Kelvin Trautman, Terry Virts & Marko PrezeljWhite Desert team
ABOUT WHITE DESERT
White Desert was founded in 2005 by husband and wife team Patrick & Robyn Woodhead,
who hold four exploration world records between them. When White Desert began,
visitors reached Antarctica almost exclusively by cruise ship, limiting them to the Antarctic
Peninsula and its coastline. Instead, Patrick and Robyn wanted to introduce guests to the
deep interior of the continent while offering them a level of hospitality and comfort more
akin to a high-end Africa safari than a rugged polar expedition.
Receiving its operating permit from the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development
Office (FCDO), the company has grown year-on-year and is now comprised of 70 staff of
17 different nationalities during season, providing a unique and highly specialised skillset.
Antarctic travel is the only thing White Desert does. It’s our passion, it’s our mission and
it’s in our DNA.
Safety briefing at the Silo
Hotel in Cape TownJOIN US ON AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY. COME EXPLORE.
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