A Season of Unforgettable Journeys with White Desert

As the sun sets later and the seasons shift, White Desert is wrapping up another incredible season in Antarctica. With the camps packed up and the last plane ferrying clients out, the team is taking a well-deserved moment to reflect on their successes and look ahead to the next season of extraordinary adventures.

A Season of Success and New Discoveries

This season has been marked by a series of remarkable achievements. All 18 flights successfully reached the South Pole, allowing every guest to experience the awe-inspiring Emperor Penguin colony. Over 200 scientists were safely delivered to their research stations, contributing to the ongoing exploration and study of this unique continent.

Additionally, White Desert’s newly-founded Foundation sponsored a field team that made a groundbreaking discovery, which the company eagerly anticipates sharing once it is publicly announced.

What’s in Store for Next Season

While the company enters its ‘off’ season, preparations are already underway for next year’s adventures. White Desert is upgrading Whichaway Camp with stunning new glass conservatories that will nearly double the floor space of the sleeping pods. These new spaces promise guests a luxurious experience, with panoramic views of the encircling ice cliffs, ideal for enjoying a coffee while taking in the breathtaking surroundings. Each pod will also feature private showers and newly-refurbished ensuite bathrooms for added comfort.

Building on the success of their new wellness offerings, White Desert will install a fully-mirrored yoga and wellness dome at ECHO base in the coming season. This will complement the existing sauna and ice bath, enhancing the relaxation experience for guests, while seamlessly integrating with the other modern facilities that have been a hallmark of White Desert’s operations.

A Heartfelt Thank You

While the upgrades to their camps are exciting, White Desert’s team takes the greatest pride in the people they’ve had the privilege of hosting this season. The company extends heartfelt thanks to all of their guests for trusting them to bring their Antarctic dreams to life. The memories of smiling clients, new friendships, and shared experiences against the backdrop of one of the world’s most extraordinary landscapes will stay with the team for years to come.

As Antarctica enters its period of hibernation, White Desert continues to plan and prepare for the next season of unforgettable journeys. With each new discovery and upgrade, the company remains dedicated to offering unparalleled experiences in one of the most remote and beautiful places on Earth.

Until then, the White Desert team eagerly anticipates the next adventure in Antarctica.

About White Desert
White Desert was established by Co-founder, CEO and record-breaking polar explorer, Patrick Woodhead, in 2005. Born out of a desire to allow people other than scientists and polar explorers to see the wonders of the interior of Antarctica, the company has been established for 19 years and now employs 150 people from 17 different nationalities. Winner of multiple top-tier travel industry awards, the company operates out of South Africa on a global basis.

Founded with environmentally conscious principles at its core, White Desert was the first operator to build a luxury semi-permanent camp and to pioneer the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Antarctica. Carbon neutral since 2007, the company has diversified over the last two years, with 50% of its logistics now dedicated to transporting scientists to their Antarctic research stations.

This year, White Desert is undergoing various exciting brand developments, including the launch of White Desert World, offering a new itinerary that takes advantage of the repositioning of the Basler DXQ from the Arctic to the Antarctic; the trip will take guests on an epic 10-12 day journey in the newly refurbished 1940’s style Basler, exploring remote destinations in South America. Additionally, the White Desert Foundation is launching; a significant project which will draw on three core pillars including supporting science, carbon reduction, and innovation. Aiming to better understand the impact of climate change and how we all, collectively, can do more to affect positive change.