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Wildlife Locations

7 recommended locations. Please contact us for further suggestions.

Bleaker Island

This isolated, low-lying island off the south-east coast of East Falkland has wide sandy bays and sheltered coves – it is small and flat, so walking between bird colonies is easy. Of interest is its large colony of rockhopper penguin (over 750 pairs), and its many pools are home to large numbers of waterfowl. Find Out More

  • Where: East Falkland
  • Ideal for viewing: gentoo penguin, king cormorant, Magellanic penguin, rockhopper penguin, striated caracara
  • Excellent for: Penguin watching, Birdwatching ,

Carcass Island

Named after the survey vessel on which Horatio Nelson served, the island avoided introducing cats and rats, therefore the wildlife has no predators and are approachable. Devil’s Nose is home to 2,000 breeding pairs of blackbrowed albatross and 500 pairs of rockhopper penguins, an amazing sight. Find Out More

  • Where: West Point Islands
  • Ideal for viewing: elephant seal, gentoo penguin, king cormorant, Magellanic penguin, striated caracara
  • Excellent for: Penguin watching, Birdwatching ,

Pebble Island

One of the largest islands in the West Falklands, Pebble Island combines grassy plains and wetlands in the east with moorlands and mountains in the west. Its sandy beaches and rocky cliffs provide shelter to sea lions and penguins – with all five breeding species seen here. Find Out More

  • Where: West Falkland
  • Ideal for viewing: black-necked swan, rockhopper penguin, South American sea lion, peregrine falcon, Commerson’s dolphin
  • Excellent for: Penguin watching, Birdwatching , Wildlife photography

Saunders Island

The second largest of the Falklands Islands, Saunders was the site of the first British settlement in 1765. The north is made up of two peaks, divided by a thin strip of sand known as the Neck - home to large colonies of Magellanic and gentoo penguins, and considered one of the best wildlife sites of the Falklands. Find Out More

  • Where: West Falkland
  • Ideal for viewing: black-browed albatross, king shag, king penguin, falkland steamer duck, gentoo penguin
  • Excellent for: Penguin watching, Birdwatching , Wildlife photography

Sea Lion Island

The most southerly inhabited island, featured in many prize-winning photos, is quite small, so easy to explore. Much is covered with tussock grass, creating a perfect habitat for colonies of elephant seal and sea lions. The sandy beaches, cliffs, freshwater ponds and heathland are home to 47 bird species. Find Out More

  • Where: East Falkland
  • Ideal for viewing: elephant seal, leopard seal, orca, South American sea lion, sooty shearwater
  • Excellent for: Wildlife photography

The Falkland Islands

A unique sub-Antarctic archipelago consisting of nearly 800 islands, the Falklands are home to an exceptional array of wildlife onshore including southern elephant seals, fur seals and sealions as well five species of penguin. Offshore, you can expect to see Commerson’s and Peale’s dolphins and several whale species. Find Out More

  • Where: South Atlantic Ocean
  • Ideal for viewing: black-browed albatross, southern elephant seal, gentoo penguin, Commerson’s dolphin, striated caracara
  • Excellent for: Whale watching, Penguin watching, Birdwatching, Dolphin watching , Wildlife cruises, Wildlife photography

Stanley

The islands’ capital is located on East Falkland around a picturesque harbour, and is a lively small, historic town, with a distinctly British feel. It’s a pleasant place to relax or perhaps visit nearby sites such as Volunteer Point, with its large colonies of king, Magellanic and gentoo penguins. Find Out More

  • Where: East Falkland
  • Excellent for: City stopover

View trips to these locations

Wildlife trips

The Falkland Islands consist of two main islands, plus another 776 smaller islands. Wildlife is abundant here and a delight for nature lovers and photographers. The islands are home to five species of penguin, large colonies of seals and sealions, and well over 200 bird species including the black-browed albatross and giant petrel.

6 recommended trips. Our trip ideas are offered to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your requirements.

Highlights of The Falkland Islands

Famed for their wild and remote location, the Falkland Islands are home to a superb collection of hardy wildlife. This suggested itinerary visits the wildlife hotspots, where you will find beaches filled with seals and sea lions, five species of penguins, and over 200 bird species. Find out more about Highlights of The Falkland Islands

  • Price (inc. flights): 19 days from £7,795
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
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Festival of Wildlife Falklands & South Georgia

Exclusive voyage

Our Festival of Wildlife 2025 takes us on an epic voyage to the Falkland Islands and South Georgia where one of the world’s most impressive wildlife spectacles awaits. Voyage on the Magellan Explorer with a leading team of naturalists, photographers, and artists as we watch penguins, whales and more. Find out more about Festival of Wildlife Falklands & South Georgia

  • Price (exc. flights): 17 days from £11,250
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
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Falklands Wildlife Photography

A wildlife photography holiday to the Falkland Islands visiting the archipelago’s key wildlife sites with the chance to photograph five species of penguin, black-browed albatross, giant southern elephant seals, South American sea lions and so much more, led by expert photographer Kevin Morgans. Find out more about Falklands Wildlife Photography

  • Price (inc. flights): 19 days from £9,850
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
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South Georgia & Falklands Wildlife Extravaganza

One of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth, South Georgia is overflowing with an abundance of wildlife. This incredible expedition combines wildlife-rich South Georgia with the remote Falkland Islands, home to vast numbers of seabirds and mammals, making this the ultimate wildlife extravaganza. Find out more about South Georgia & Falklands Wildlife Extravaganza

  • Price (exc. flights): 17 days from £8,060
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
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Great Antarctic Voyage

This ultimate Antarctic experience marries the phenomenal wildlife of the sub-Antarctic islands of the Falklands and South Georgia to the pristine beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula. Explore dramatic wilderness areas and visit huge penguin colonies, all amongst hauntingly beautiful polar scenery. Find out more about Great Antarctic Voyage

  • Price (exc. flights): 19-22 days from £12,095
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
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When to go

The ideal time to visit the Falklands is October to March, in the summer when daylight hours are longest. Even then the weather is changeable, and you can expect persistent winds.

Seasons

  • Winter

    Apr to Sep: Winter brings colder weather and often strong winds
  • Summer

    Oct to Mar: Summer in the Falklands brings long days and warmer weather, but conditions remain changeable

Wildlife events

  • Sep to Oct: Elephant seals give birth
  • Nov to Nov: Fur seals start breeding
  • Nov to Feb: Best time to see Orca off Sealion Islands
  • Dec to Dec: Sealion breeding season starts
  • Jan to Jan: Most penguin eggs have hatched by this time
  • Mar to Mar: Black-browed albatross chicks fledge on Saunders Island

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