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Saunders Island is now one large farm of about 121 square kilometres and home to a staggering amount of wildlife.

Wildlife of Saunders Island

Here you may see a colony of 12,000 breeding pairs of black-browed albatross, Magellanic, gentoo, rockhopper and macaroni penguins as well as a growing colony of king penguins. Other species include southern giant petrel, rock shag, king shag and striated caracara.

Saunders Island's Topography

The second largest of the Falkland Islands, it was the site of the first British settlement in 1765. The north of the island is made up of two peaks: Rookery Mountain in the northeast and Mount Hartson, the highest point on the island at 436 metres, to the north-west. Lying between the two, the Neck is home to large colonies of Magellanic and gentoo penguins, as well as a small colony of king penguins and a small elephant seal colony.

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Key info

  • Ideal for viewing: black-browed albatross, king shag, king penguin, falkland steamer duck, gentoo penguin, Magellanic penguin
  • Where: West Falkland, Falkland Islands

Wildlife trips

This wildlife location is featured in the following itineraries:

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
  • When to go:
    • J
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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
  • When to go:
    • J
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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:
    • O

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
  • When to go:
    • J
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Suggested accommodation is shown below. Please contact us for further recommendations.

Saunders Island Cottages

Accommodation consists of two houses in Saunders Settlement – the Main House and Stone House - offering eight rooms, on either a full-board or self-catering basis. In addition, there are two self-catering cabins, one at The Neck and the other near the Settlement, home to albatross and rockhopper penguins. Find Out More about Saunders Island Cottages