9South Georgia Island
Speaking of penguins, remote South Georgia Island, just 1,400 kilometers away from the Falklands, is rife with penguins and seals as well. Accessible only via boat, this isle is even more famous for its fjords and pristine glaciers and the official gravesite of the renowned explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. He is buried in the deserted settlement named Grytviken.
This isle is part of the South Sandwich Islands and is known to some as the Galapagos of the Southern Ocean. It’s the only place you will see the Pipit and the South Georgia Pintail birds. You’ll also potentially spot different pieces of fur and elephant seals, and Adelie, Gentoo, and chinstrap (say it with me) penguins.
If you love to spot wildlife, then the best time to visit here is in the spring. That’s when you’re practically guaranteed to see a lot of animals. Indeed, you may get more than you bargain for since this is not only when the elephant seals are incredibly active, but the fun fur seals are mating as well.
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