Looking for the ultimate escape? Ultima Antarctic Expeditions opens Ultima Oasis Camp in Antarctica this November.
So you’ve always fancied travelling to Antarctica but you’re strapped for time and don’t fancy sitting on an aquatic rollercoaster as you traverse the dreaded Drake Passage? Well, you’re in luck with the arrival this November of Ultima Oasis Camp, a refined new base camp located in the White Continent’s Schirmacher Oasis.
READ: A Camera Made for Adventure Travel
The new camp, operated by Ultima Antarctica Expeditions, which has 20 year’s experience on the ice, offers two plush Scandi-style designed accommodation units for 14 guests, as well as a beautiful dining facility with scenic views, and a traditional Banya (sauna) to help you thaw out after forays onto the frozen landscape.
With shared bio-shower and bathroom facilities, guests can enjoy warmth and convenience during their stay, without compromising on comfort. Moreover, the plush lounge areas boast spectacular views of the Oasis ice lake, the perfect backdrop for evening sundowners in a land where the sun barely dips below the horizon in summer.
READ: A Gentleman’s Guide to Perfect Beer and Food Pairings
Accessible via a 5.5 hour flight from Cape Town, the new Oasis Camp will offer a base of operations for a range of expeditions, including a seven-day South Pole and Emperor Penguins Expedition, a seven-day Emperor Penguins Expedition, and the ultimate adventure, the 24-hour Ultima Day itinerary, that sees you put boots on the ground in Antarctica for one action packed day.
The journey to the new camp starts with a flight in a cargo plane down to the ice, setting the tone for an authentic adventure – you’ll share your comfortable flight (and probably your duty free) with scientists and researchers from all over the world before changing into the polar gear provided by Ultima and touching down on the ice sheet at Novo Air Base, a former Soviet Antartica research station.
READ: When the Guitar’s the Star
With a short season that starts in November and runs until early February, only a limited number of expeditioners can undertake this journey of a lifetime. Departing from Cape Town, the expeditions are fully inclusive of flights, accommodation, meals, excursions in Antarctica and highly qualified guides.
Oasis offers a plethora of activities for adventurous souls. Visitors can experience the South Pole, visit Emperor penguin colonies, traverse iconic mountains, and explore ice caves and ice walls in ultimate comfort. Oasis is surrounded by fresh-water lakes and waterfalls during the peak summer months of December and January. An easy 10 minute hike takes you to the edge of the ever-moving ice sheet, stretching out north towards the distant Antarctic ocean.
READ: Top 10 Signs She’s Just Not That Into You
Wildlife enthusiasts will also be able to spy Antarctic skuas, Adelie penguins and Wilson’s storm petrels at Oasis, while Emperor penguin colonies are a short flight away, meaning guests can witness the wonders of Antarctic wildlife up close and personal.
For more Travel inspiration click here
LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? FOLLOW ALPHA MEN ASIA ON FACEBOOK, OR INSTAGRAM AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR HONG KONG-CENTRIC NEWSLETTER HERE
