The only Indian travel company to charter a private cruise to Antarctica, UnWild Planet is redefining adventure travel with exclusive, conservation-driven expeditions. As Polar Experts, they curate transformative experiences across both Antarctica and the Arctic, ensuring unmatched expertise in the world’s most remote frontiers.
Travel is no longer about where you go. It is about how deeply you experience it. UnWild Planet, India’s leading luxury adventure travel company, is opening the door to destinations that few have seen.
In November and December, UnWild Planet led two rare expeditions, taking travellers into the icy wilderness of Antarctica and the remote landscapes of Botswana. These journeys went beyond sightseeing, bringing travelers face-to-face with history, wildlife, and cultures that have remained untouched for centuries.
"Luxury today is not only about five-star hotels or infinity pools. It is about experiences so rare that only a few in the world will ever witness them," said Mr. Rohan Prakash, Founder of UnWild Planet. "We take travellers into the heart of the unknown, whether it is tracing the footsteps of legendary explorers in Antarctica or sitting under the stars with the San Bushmen in Botswana. These journeys change the way people see the world."
Antarctica: History, wildlife, and the last true wilderness
Antarctica has always been a place of mystery, where only the boldest explorers dared to go but UnWild Planet curates the itinerary in a way every traveller gets to experience the best of Antarctica.
UnWild Planet’s travellers went beyond the usual cruise routes, stepping into forgotten sites of exploration, witnessing rare wildlife, and experiencing a continent that remains one of the last untouched places on Earth.
On King George Island, they walked through abandoned whaling stations, relics of a time when Antarctica was exploited rather than protected. At Deception Island, they entered a volcanic landscape where history still lingers in rusted machinery and empty buildings. Port Lockroy, the world’s southernmost post office, offered a glimpse into a past where war and research shaped Antarctica’s future. Travellers stood inside the legendary huts of Shackleton and Scott, where wooden crates of supplies have remained frozen in time for over a century.
Wildlife encounters were just as unforgettable. Kayaking among icebergs as whales surfaced nearby, cruising through narrow ice channels to reach penguin colonies, and ice hiking to untouched seal habitats made this journey a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
As India’s only member of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), UnWild Planet ensured that every step of the journey followed the strictest conservation practices. Group sizes were limited to protect the fragile environment, and every traveler was educated on wildlife safety and responsible exploration.
From one extreme to another, UnWild Planet took travellers to the heart of Botswana, where nature and tradition are inseparable.
This was not just a safari. It was an opportunity to witness a culture that is slowly fading.
The San Bushmen of Botswana have lived in harmony with the land for thousands of years, but their language and traditions are at risk of disappearing. Travellers sat with elders who shared their oral histories, telling stories in a language filled with unique click sounds. They learned how to track animals, find water in the desert, and understand the land in a way that only those who have lived there for generations can.
Botswana’s landscapes came to life through the eyes of local guides. Travellers tracked rare pangolins and African wild dogs, followed the seasonal shifts of the Okavango Delta, and saw first-hand how conservation efforts are protecting one of Africa’s last great wildernesses.
At night, the Kalahari Desert became a planetarium. With no artificial light for miles, the sky exploded with stars. Tribal storytellers shared their interpretations of the constellations, blending astronomy with myths passed down for centuries.
A new era for luxury adventure travel in India
UnWild Planet is not just another luxury travel company. It is the first Indian travel company to charter a private plane to Antarctica, making it possible for Indian travelers to experience one of the most remote places on Earth.
As India’s luxury adventure travel market is projected to reach $39.55 billion by 2029, UnWild Planet is setting a new standard for what it means to explore.
These journeys are more than vacations. They are stories that will never be forgotten.
