May 10, 2021 · Although no Antarctic cruises currently depart from South Africa, it is possible to combine your polar adventure with a visit to beautiful Cape Town. Several cruise companies offer trans-oceanic itineraries that depart from Ushuaia and travel to Cape Town via Antarctica.

The mission of the South African National Antarctic Programme is to increase understanding of the natural environment and life in the Antarctic and Southern Ocean through appropriate science and technology.

17 hours ago · A group of scientists trapped in an Antarctic research base have pleaded to be rescued after claiming a team member threatened to kill another colleague. The South African scientists are in the ...

South Africa To Antarctica We travel in uncompromised comfort across the mighty Southern Ocean on an Airbus A340 (or similar). During the 5-hour flight to Wolf’s Fang Runway, Antarctica, the African night turns to day as we soar over thousands of icebergs and pass into 24 hours of continuous sunshine.

SANAE IV is a current South African Antarctic research base located in Vesleskarvet, Queen Maud Land. The base is part of the South African National Antarctic Program (SANAP) and is operated by the South African National Antarctic Expedition .

South Africa lies between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans and is under the influence from the southern oceans around Antarctica. Its trade links, historically and presently, are overwhelming accessed through the oceans.

Soak up endless uninhabited horizons on the white continent, previously only accessible by a 10-21 day boat cruise from Argentina or New Zealand, you can now board a private Gulfstream jet in Cape Town and reach Antarctica a mere five hours later.

17 hours ago · South African scientists are at the extremely remote Sanae IV base in Antarctica and a member of the team has a plea to be rescued claiming that they are fearing for ...

South Africa is the only African country active in Antarctica. The Strategy outlines South Africa’s strategic national interests, articulates a national vision for our engagement in Antarctica and the Southern Oceans, and

Sep 27, 2019 · No longer the exclusive domain of polar explorers and scientists, Antarctica is now one of the world’s most desirable travel destinations. Discover the uncharted Antarctic Circle and the wilds of South Africa this November on the one-off, 11-day journey: Adventure to the South.