Perched on top of a 200ft icefall, Whichaway camp is the first of its kind. The tents are heated and spacious, the views spectacular.

The camp has an easy and friendly feel to it, furnished in the old world opulence of African safaris. It is a temporary camp, dismantled each season to prevent any environmental damage and powered exclusively by wind and solar.

The main living area comprises of two large, dome tents. These are unique - fusing traditional materials with cutting-edge technology - and inside, house a dining room, library, kitchen and communications area.

There are a further five sleeping tents, each one shared by two clients. These are stylish and cozy, and heated by their own stove. We also have a separate wash tent with a shower room and, from the 2008 season onwards, will have wooden sauna built in the traditional Finnish style.

Our chef, Jenna Viney, is one of the very best in Cape Town, preparing delicious, fresh food three times a day. There is seafood and barbequed steaks, full English breakfasts and light lunches. Come the evening time, we take things easy and enjoy Champagne GH Mumm, whilst reminiscing about some of the day’s experiences.

In the evening, our field guides often give a slideshow presentation, where they cover topics from the local environment to the lesser-known stories of the early explorers. We regularly have scientists from the Russian and Indian base visit Whichaway, explaining elements of their latest, often groundbreaking research.

Once at our camp, the philosophy is simple - do as much or as little as you like.