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Read the latest updates and thrilling stories from our adventurous team as they explore and share the most remote and breathtaking corners of Antarctica with the world. Stay tuned for exciting news, insights, and stories from Ultima.
April 10, 2026
There was a moment on Richard van Wyk’s second day in Antarctica where he simply stopped dead in his tracks. The realisation was so profound that he could do nothing else. All the superlative words we use to describe beauty, breathtaking, immense, timeless, lost their meaning when he landed on the ice.
March 30, 2026
A South African expedition company is offering one of the rarest travel experiences on Earth — reaching Antarctica's interior by air, with a sommelier in tow.
March 19, 2026
Clint Perring recently returned from an expedition to the most remote continent on Earth. His biggest takeaway? You do not need to be a hardened explorer to experience the wonder of Antarctica. With the right team, the edge of the world is closer and more comfortable than you think.
October 28, 2024
Can travel and conservation in Antarctica co-exist? For us at Ultima, it's a resounding yes! Antarctica is one of Earth's last frontiers - where nature reigns supreme. Here's how every one of our visits honours its fragility.
September 30, 2024
Is an Antarctic Expedition on your bucket list? It’s hard to know when and where to start planning a visit to the World’s most remote continent.
September 3, 2024
With over 60 polar expeditions, David Sinclair is no stranger to the extremes of Earth's frozen frontiers.
August 29, 2024
As a leading ornithologist and expert bird conservationist, Ryan has spent four decades exploring and researching birdlife in extreme environments, including the iconic Emperor Penguins of Antarctica.
July 26, 2024
Every August marks Women's Month in South Africa, and as a proudly South African company, we are particularly proud to introduce you to several of our female team members.
May 17, 2024
Antarctic Deep Field: A genuinely perfect day for Jesse Wollenschlaeger and Imke Meintjes. This is the world’s first LGBTQ+ wedding to take place in the stark, icy expanses of “Deep Field” Antarctica.
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