This luxury adventure allows you to experience the hidden interior of Antarctica in only three days - with an option of flying on to the South Pole (not included)!

Departing Cape Town by luxury jet you will fly five hours over the iceberg filled Southern Ocean. Watch the African sky turn from night to day as you pass the polar circle into 24hrs continuous daylight. After landing on the runway you will be driven in specially modified 4x4s to Kensington Antarctica camp, perched near the lip of a 200 ft ice cliff and looking out to the distant sea. The camp is totally unique and overlooks some of the most spectacular scenery on earth. It is powered by solar energy and run according to strict ecological guidelines. Your days will include a hike across ice caves, a flight by DC3 to visit the largest Emperor Penguin colony, a polar expedition flying to the geographic South Pole, mountain climbing and skiing. All of this in the comfort of our insulated canvas chalets with soft warm beds, a gourmet chef from South Africa serving three full meals per day, and drinks looking over the endless ice. This is a rare combination of extreme adventure in luxurious style.

Note: flights and itinerary are subject to weather conditions and may be shifted by a day or two. Guests must be available in Cape Town one day prior to departure for a trip briefing, to meet their guides and fellow travelers, as well as a welcome cocktail party.

Cape Town is the second most populous city in South Africa, famous for its harbour as well as its natural setting in the Cape floral kingdom, including such well-known landmarks as Table Mountain and Cape Point. Popular day activities include; Robben Island (Nelson Mandela's prison), Cape Point, Stellenbosch winery tour, diamond buying shops, and great white shark diving.

Upon arrival into South Africa you will be met at the door of the plane and escorted through Customs and Immigration avoiding any queues. You will also receive all of your necessary documents for your trip which contains a detailed personalized itinerary, maps, restaurant suggestions, Top Tips for exploring each city or region and a 24 hour concierge service (for restaurant reservations, spa treatments, child minders, day tours etc).

This afternoon we will be collecting you from your hotel for the pre-departure briefing. This briefing will explain in detail what you can expect on this Antarctica expedition. It will cover the details of the flight, how to pack, what each item of kit actually does and many other aspects of your journey. It is the perfect forum for you to ask any questions you may have, from how to wash in Antarctica, to what you can expect to do each day once at the camp. After the briefing we will be inviting you to a cocktail party to get to know the other guests.

you will be transfered between the airport and your hotel with your Antartica team escorts.

Five hour flight across the Southern Ocean to a maintained ice runway in Droning Maud Land.  The choice of plane varies according to the weather and logistics. We use an Illuyshin-IL76, Falcon 900, or a Gulfstream IV.

Overnight at Overnight Flight.

Antarctica camp is located near the Shirmacher Oasis on the coast of the continent, near several scientific research stations.

Arrive at the Russian research station landing strip, a maintained ice runway in full time daylight. Meet your guides and transfer to the camp in specialist 4x4s.

At camp, our guides offer a range of activities to choose. We do photography workshops using the ice grottos as fascinating backdrops to the images. There is rock climbing on offer, scaling challenging routes on the northern side of the nearby nunatak mountain. There is also a medium difficulty trek to the high point of the Oasis, which offers 360-degree views and a chance to take in the space and serenity which Antarctica offers in abundance.

Kensington Antarctica is the only luxury camp based in the interior of Antarctica. Old world luxury is mixed with modern technology to create 7 heated sleeping domes with two fluffy soft beds. The dining area, lounge, library and kitchen are spread across three huge dome tents that are 9 meters in diameter. With only 12 clients at a time, you will be amongst the very few to experience the interior of Antarctica. In the 24hrs of continuous daylight and with genuine polar explorers as your personal guides, each day is tailored to suit each person at camp. Trek down to the surreal ice waves, ride a specialized 4x4 across the endless ice, visit research stations, and camp out on the sea ice overnight like a polar explorer. If you’re looking for more adventure, our guides can lead you up unclimbed mountains or teach you kite-skiing across the infinite horizons of ice. The camp is run on extremely strict environmental protocols.

Overnight at Kensington Antarctica.

We drive about 90km in the specialist 4x4s to the edge of the ice and the beginning of open water. Here at the 200ft ice 'barrier' (as it was named by the early explorers), you will see icebergs frozen in strange formations and see a totally different aspect of Antarctica. There is also a strong chance of meeting Adelie penguins. These are smaller than the emperors but are beautiful creatures that are equally tenacious, having to trek vast distances on their little legs in order to find land to be able to breed.

Overnight at Kensington Antarctica.

It is an early start as we drive up to the ice runway and board a ski-equipped Bassler plane to fly 2 hours across Antarctica to an immense Emperor Penguin colony. The flight itself is spectacular, crossing a multitude of unexplored mountain peaks and catching views of the infinite high polar plateau, before circling down to land at the site of the penguins.

With over 6,000 breeding pairs and their chicks, the colony is vast. We are the only tourists to ever go there and you will have the entire day to watch these awesome animals in their natural habitat. Encircled by towering icebergs, the penguins are completely unafraid of humans and often come up very close to you, whilst their fluffy chicks are equally inquisitive. So few people ever visit such a vibrant colony at this stage of the penguin’s complicated breeding cycle and it is truly awe-inspiring to see it. They really are the real life stars of "March of the Penguins"!

Overnight at Kensington Antarctica.

Trek to the magnificent ice waves about an hour and a half from the camp. These colossal ice structures are as surreal as they are beautiful, standing higher than houses with a series of ice tunnels beneath them. We spend the day gently trekking through this maze of interlocking waves, around crystal blue lakes and old compacted ice that is a searing, iridescent blue colour. Picnicking at a high point that overlooks the entire coastline, we trek back to camp for a more relaxing evening.

Overnight at Kensington Antarctica.

The South Pole  is one of the two points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects its surface. It is the southernmost point on the surface of the Earth and lies on the opposite side of the Earth from the North Pole. Situated on the continent of Antarctica, it is the site of the United States Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, which was established in 1956 and has been permanently staffed since that year. The Geographic South Pole is marked by a small sign and a stake in the ice pack. The sign records the respective dates that Roald Amundsen and Robert F. Scott reached the Pole, followed by a short quotation from each man and gives the elevation as 2,835 m (9,301 ft).

The highlight of your journey is a flight to the Geographic South Pole. After breakfast there will be a weather forecast check along the route to the Pole. If

weather service gives a “green light” you will load on the plane and the adventure will begin. The flight will be in a modified DC3 Basler with spartan seats but good views. The distance to the South Pole from Antarctica Camp is about 2,140 km. You will be flying over the mountains of Queen Maud

Land and then above the Antarctic Plateau so prepare your camera for the stunning views!

At 83 degrees South there will be a landing for refueling high on the Antarctic plateau. The altitude is 2,500 meters above sea level, but air is less dense so it will feel like 3,000 meters elevation. Refueling will take about 40 min and you will have time to get out of the plane and stretch your legs. It is still 800 km (or 3 hours flight) to the Pole. From the air you'll get an appreciation for the immense scale and beauty of Antarctica.

Seven hour flight across 2,100km to the South Pole.

At the South Pole you will land on a runway of the American Amundsen-Scott research station. The station takes its name from the first explorers to reach the South Pole: Norwegian Roald Amundsen and British Capt. Robert Scott. On arrival you will complete a Round-the-World trip, walking around a symbolic pole at the Earth's axis, to celebrate your achievement.

Note: South Pole Station lives on NZ time which is 13 hours ahead of GMT (Antarctic Camp time) and visitors are only allowd during their "daytime". For you, this will be a 10-11 pm arrival. The group will be met by a NSF (National Science Foundation) representative and taken on a guided tour of the station. There is a souvenir shop at the station and a post office where you can send postcards and buy patches, sweaters, T-shirts, glasses, stamps and other souvenirs. The shop only accepts USD. Expect to stay at the South Pole about 2-3 hours. After that the group will fly about 10 min to a South Pole fuel cache and camp for a good night sleep.

The rough camp is near the Amundsen-Scott South Pole research station. You will be comfortable and well looked after as we experience camping in one of the wildest places on earth! As you look out of your tent window, you will be able to truly identify with the early explorers such as Scott and Shackleton as they raced to reach this hallowed place. This camp overnight is with sleeping bags and specialist tents, dinner and breakfast will be provided.

Overnight at South Pole rough camp.

Seven hour flight from the South Pole to Whichaway camp.

After a good sleep and breakfast the plane will return back to 83 S for refueling, and continuing on to Antarctica Camp. In the evening you will return to the camp where you can relax and share the stories of your trip, drinking tea or tasty South African wine in the mess tent with your new friends.

Kensington Antarctica is the only luxury camp based in the interior of Antarctica. Old world luxury is mixed with modern technology to create 7 heated sleeping domes with two fluffy soft beds. The dining area, lounge, library and kitchen are spread across three huge dome tents that are 9 meters in diameter. With only 12 clients at a time, you will be amongst the very few to experience the interior of Antarctica. In the 24hrs of continuous daylight and with genuine polar explorers as your personal guides, each day is tailored to suit each person at camp. Trek down to the surreal ice waves, ride a specialized 4x4 across the endless ice, visit research stations, and camp out on the sea ice overnight like a polar explorer. If you’re looking for more adventure, our guides can lead you up unclimbed mountains or teach you kite-skiing across the infinite horizons of ice. The camp is run on extremely strict environmental protocols.

Overnight at Kensington Antarctica.

Enjoy a last breakfast and pack up your gear for a morning transfer back to the airstrip and the private jet. Take a last few photos before saying goodbye to the majesty of this seventh continent. Savor the return crossing above a multitude of icebergs and open ocean. You will always have a lasting memory of Antarctica that will remain with you for the rest of your days.

Five hour flight across the Southern Ocean to Cape Town.  The choice of plane varies according to the weather and logistics. We use an Illuyshin-IL76, Falcon 900, or a Gulfstream IV.

you will be transfered between the airport and your hotel with your Antartica team escorts.