Ultima Antarctic Expeditions

19/05/2026

The Emperor Penguins expedition is built around one of Antarctica’s most distinctive wildlife encounters. Part of what makes that experience meaningful is the way it is approached.

Guests visit the colony under strict bio-security protocols and with careful hosting so the penguins are left undisturbed in their natural habitat.

That level of care matters. It reflects the responsibility that should come with access and the respect needed to experience a place like this properly.

It is also part of why this journey resonates so strongly with photographers and wildlife travellers. It is observed carefully, with respect for the place and the animals within it.

Learn more about the expedition here:
https://ultima-antarcticexpeditions.com/the-emperor-penguins/ 🔗

13/05/2026

Richard van Wyk’s reflection on Antarctica adds another layer to the Emperor Penguins expedition.

What stays with people is not only the penguin encounter itself. It is also the silence, the scale of the landscape, and the experience of being on the ice in a place that feels far removed from everyday life.

That is part of what gives the Emperor Penguins expedition its depth. The wildlife encounter is central to it, but so is the wider experience of Antarctica itself.

Learn more about the expedition here:
https://ultima-antarcticexpeditions.com/the-emperor-penguins/ 🔗

05/05/2026

Clint Perring’s reflection on travelling from Cape Town to Antarctica is a useful reminder that this journey is not only about where you go. It is also about what the place leaves with you.

He writes about the stillness, the scale, and the moment of stepping onto the ice for the first time. He also describes the Emperor Penguins encounter as “incredibly raw and real.”

There is also a practical side to this journey that matters. Antarctica is only around six hours from Cape Town. For guests already planning time in Cape Town, that makes the route south far easier to picture.

Learn more about the expedition here:
https://ultima-antarcticexpeditions.com/the-emperor-penguins/ 🔗

24/04/2026

Today is Antarctic Ambassadorship Day.

It’s a reminder that every Ultima Antarctic Expeditions flight to our blue ice runway carries more than just travellers. It carries responsibility.

Alongside Ultima Antarctic Logistics, we’re proud to support the research, conservation and responsible access that keep the last great wilderness on Earth pristine - for every generation that follows.

We commit to:
1: Honour the Antarctic Treaty
2: Take Responsibility for Safety and the Environment
3: Act with Transparency and Trust
4: Build Expertise and Credibility
5: Uphold Good Governance and Ethical Conduct
6: Advance Science and Education

This isn’t just a polar journey. It’s a commitment to a continent that belongs to no-one, and matters to everyone.

Visit our website to secure your place on one of our 26/27 expeditions.
https://ultima-antarcticexpeditions.com/

13/04/2026

❄️The Silence of Antarctica

Richard van Wyk’s Antarctic experience revealed a side of the continent that is difficult to put into words.

From the silence and scale of the landscape to encounters with emperor penguins, his journey offered moments that stayed with him long after he left the ice.

His story is now live in The Antarctic Diary on our website.

📄 Read the full review and learn more about the expedition here: https://ultima-antarcticexpeditions.com/the-antarctic-diary/ 🔗

01/04/2026

Flying to the Bottom of the World: An Antarctic Expedition from Cape Town 🌏

Travel Magazine Feature: The Six-Hour South Air Bridge
ANTARCTICA - MARCH 31, 2026

Ultima Antarctic Expeditions was recently featured by Travel Magazine for its unique air bridge connecting Cape Town to Antarctica’s interior.

The article highlights Ultima’s innovative "air bridge", connecting Cape Town to Antarctica. This route eliminates the need for a traditional ship voyage and allows travelers to reach the interior of the continent in just under six hours.

The article explores the Schirmacher Oasis, home to 100 freshwater lakes and the luxury Ultima Oasis Camp. Whether visiting Emperor Penguin colonies or the geographic South Pole, this is Antarctica as few have ever seen it.

This was their story. - Murray Williams

📄 Read the full review and learn more about the expedition here: https://ultima-antarcticexpeditions.com/the-antarctic-diary/ 🔗



Travel Magazine

25/03/2026

One of the Greatest Wildlife Experiences on Earth – Ultimate Antarctic Expedition 2026

Seven days in the Antarctic wilderness, surrounded by vast ice, towering mountains, and the iconic Emperor Penguins.

This expedition with Pangolin Photo Safaris is designed for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts who want more than just a trip – it’s an immersive experience:

🐧 Visit two Emperor Penguin colonies up close
🏔️ Fly over Antarctica’s dramatic mountains
✈️ Take three internal flights to reach the most remote and breathtaking locations

From Janine Krayer, Pangolin Photo Safaris:
“The scale, the raw beauty, the penguins with their chicks – it’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Every moment is unforgettable.” Pangolin Photo Safaris

🎥 Watch the YouTube video to experience the expedition.

Join Janine from Pangolin Photo Safaris as she embarks on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the Antarctic continent. Starting from Cape Town, she flies south t...

23/03/2026

"Six hours from Cape Town to a blue ice runway. A transition so swift, it felt almost unbelievable." - Clint Perring

Clint’s journey to the heart of Antarctica reveals a world that strips everything back. From the massive ice shelves to the curious Emperor Penguins on the edge of the continental shelf, it was a storyteller’s dream. No noise and no distractions. Just the profound stillness and a sense of scale that stays with you long after you leave.

Full article here: https://ultima-antarcticexpeditions.com/unbelievable-journey-cape-town-antarctica-clint-perring/

Clint Perring is a creative business owner with a passion for adventure, storytelling, and capturing beauty through his camera. As the founder of Kri8it Digital, he brings together strategic vision and creativity, while his love for photography reflects a deep appreciation for people, moments, and t...

20/03/2026

Few places on Earth rival the remote, pristine, and seemingly unreal atmosphere of Antarctica. For Clint Perring, founder of Kri8it Digital and a photographer with a passion for capturing the beauty in every story, a recent voyage from Cape Town was more than just a trip. It was a total perspective shift.

Traveling from Cape Town and standing on a blue ice runway within six hours felt almost unbelievable. From the profound silence of the ice shelf to face to face encounters with Emperor Penguins, the expedition offered a rare chance to unplug and find clarity.

In our Q&A, Clint gives a personal account of his journey to the edge of the world. From the raw beauty of the Emperor colony to the vast silence that stays with you long after you leave, he shares the moments that left him humbled and awestruck.

It is a world that strips everything back, proving you only need a willingness to step into something completely different to experience a life changing adventure.

📄 Read more here: https://ultima-antarcticexpeditions.com/the-antarctic-diary/ 🔗

17/03/2026

🌏 Welcome to "One of the Greatest Wildlife Experiences on Earth"

A photographer's ultimate "Bucket List" experience … This is indeed what this unique Antarctic Expedition offers.

Welcome to the only visit to Antarctica which includes two visits to colonies of the heroic Emperor Penguins. Plus, as an extraordinary bonus: a flight to land amidst the towering mountains of Antarctica.

Over seven days and nights, guests take three separate internal flights ✈️ within Antarctica to witness these rare-by-nature sights.

A Personal Guest Testimony
“This week has been life-changing for me. I came with such high expectations … for years and years, I wanted to come to Antarctica.” – Award-Winning Photographer Janine Krayer Pangolin Photo Safaris

We are honoured to welcome Pangolin Photo Safaris and their guests on these two Expeditions in the Antarctic Summer of 2026.

📄 Read the full review and learn more about the expedition here: https://ultima-antarcticexpeditions.com/the-antarctic-diary/ 🔗