Antarctica
Ten days from Cape Town, with a day flight to the Antarctic ice at Wolf’s Fang, then a safari in Kruger National Park.
The journey at a glance
One journey that pairs South Africa with a day on the Antarctic ice. Every trip is quoted for your dates and your party.
10 days and 9 nights.
Starts in Cape Town, with a day on the ice at Wolf’s Fang, and ends in Kruger National Park.
The Antarctic flights run from November to February.
Accommodation, activities, transport, a guide, airport transfers, park fees and taxes.
Day by day
The journey in short. The full itinerary has every day in detail.
Day 1
An Iconic Expeditions representative greets you at the airport and takes you to your city accommodation.
Day 2
A private half-day city tour, then the Table Mountain cableway when the weather allows.
Day 3
A helicopter flight to wine country and a day in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
Day 4
Fly from Cape Town in about five hours, spend around three hours on the ice, and return the same day.
Day 5
A rest day to recharge before the safari.
Day 6
A full day along the peninsula, with a boat trip to Seal Island and the penguin colony at Simon’s Town.
Day 7
Fly to Kruger and transfer to your lodge.
Day 8
A sunrise game drive in Kruger National Park.
Days 9 and 10 continue the safari, then say farewell to Kruger.
Wildlife and landscapes
Three moments from the journey, as described on the itinerary.
About three hours on the ice, with a gentle hike from Wolf’s Fang Camp to a nearby nunatak and a champagne picnic.
On the Cape Peninsula day you have the chance to see the penguin colony at Boulders Beach up close.
Three nights in Kruger National Park, known for the Big Five, with sunrise game drives.
What the journey covers
As listed on the itinerary. We confirm the detail in your quote.
Park fees (for non-residents)
All activities, unless labelled optional
All accommodation, unless listed as an upgrade
A professional driver and guide
All transportation, unless labelled optional
Taxes as stated in your proposal (VAT case by case)
Round-trip airport transfer
Meals and drinks as specified in the day-by-day section
International flights to and from home
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (guideline US$10.00 per person per day)
Personal items, such as souvenirs, travel insurance and visa fees
Increases in taxes or fees for parks set by the government
Some meals, as specified in the day-by-day section
The journey
The journey we run ourselves. Ask us for dates and a quote for your party.
Later on
We plan to add expedition cruises to Antarctica. There are no ships, dates or prices to share yet.
Tell us where to send news when cruises open.
Questions
Who runs this journey?
Iconic Expeditions plans and runs this journey, and a member of our team meets you at Cape Town airport on day one. The Antarctic day flight is part of the itinerary; ask us for the operator details for your dates.
What happens on the day on the ice?
You fly from Cape Town to the Wolf’s Fang runway in about five hours and spend around three hours on the ice, with a gentle hike to a nearby nunatak and a champagne picnic. You then fly back to Cape Town the same day. Antarctic flights depend on the weather at the runway, and we keep you informed as your date approaches.
When does the journey run?
The Antarctic flights run in the southern summer, from November to February. We have not published departure dates yet. Tell us your preferred window and we will tell you what is possible.
How do I book, and what does it cost?
By enquiry. We quote each journey for your dates and your party, so there is no price on this page. Payment is by invoice. We do not take card payments on this website.
How many people travel together?
The journey is set up for small groups of two to six guests.
Can I add other parts of Africa?
The journey already combines Cape Town, the Winelands and Kruger National Park. We can arrange additional accommodation if you need it. Ask us and we will tell you what is possible for your dates.
Will there be Antarctic cruises?
We plan to add expedition cruises to Antarctica. We have no ships, dates or prices to share yet. Leave your email in the sign-up above and we will write when cruises open.
Plan my trip
Three fields and a few words about where and when. We read your note and reply by email.
There is no obligation. Every journey is quoted for your dates and your party.
Next step
Tell us when you would like to go and how many of you are travelling. We will reply with what is possible and a quote for your party.
