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A White Christmas at Whichaway with White Desert

Have you considered a white wonderland with vistas that stretch into the wilderness, champagne and exquisite meals served around a table that harks back to the great explorers? Spend your festive season this year with White Desert, a pioneering luxury expedition operator to Antartica. Venture out and do something you have never done before around White Desert’s flagship luxury camp Whichaway and Wellness Dome.

Whichaway camp sits on the shores of one of the freshwater lakes of the ice-free Schirmacher Oasis. White Desert designed 6 heated ‘polar pods’ with cutting-edge exteriors and old-world interiors that conjure up images of Antarctica’s rich heritage of exploration. Guests here really love to sit back and chat in the communal lounge, library and dining area which is a wonderful space to relax with amazing views.
Savour gourmet meals prepared by your private chef, enjoy a sauna with view of the glacier, sip cocktails by the fire, and cross off bucket list adventures like visiting the South Pole, ice climbing, hiking over ice waves, and coming face-to-face with 28,000 emperor penguins.
Whilst Santa may be in the North Pole, White Desert can offer a whole lot more on the southern continent !
Experience the magic of The Awakening of the Icy Wilderness
Early in the season during November – December, one of Antarctica’s hidden treasures reveals itself—the iridescent blue ice caves. These shimmering caverns, accessible only in the early months, offer a glimpse into a frozen world that feels otherworldly. As sunlight refracts through the ice, the caves glow in ethereal shades of blue, inviting exploration before they start to melt with the sun’s increasing warmth.
This period is also marked by the presence of emperor penguin chicks at Atka Bay. Both the camps of White Desert provide an access point to this remote region, and early in the season is when the penguin colony is at it’s largest. The chicks, still covered in down, are relatively immobile, huddled close to their parents, offering a rare chance to witness this fragile stage of life.

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Operating in such a pristine environment, conversations around climate change naturally arise amongst guests. Whichaway has an unwavering commitment to minimizing operational footprint with solar power systems harnessing the endless sunlight to keep operations off-grid. In this isolated wilderness, the silence is profound—offering a unique connection to the raw power of nature.

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