Wildlife Day Trips
by 4x4 Vehicle
Cape Bougainville
Full-day guided excursion in 4x4 vehicle to the scenic, and relatively
unexplored north coast of Salvador (Gibraltar Station), East Falkland.
A large rookery of Rockhopper penguins, mixed with King cormorants
and the odd Macaroni penguin, is concentrated on a small point only
a few minutes walk from the parking area. A growing colony of Southern
sea lions nestling in the tussac grass is an added bonus for the
visitor.
Cape Dolphin
A 4-hour drive takes you to the far side of and the most northerly
point of East Falkland. This designated wildlife sanctuary is home
to both Gentoo and Magellanic penguins, as well as King and Rock
cormorants. A small colony of southern sea lions can be found breeding
right on the tip of the Cape, but perhaps one of the areas main
attractions is the abundance of waterfowl, including Black-necked
swans and Yellow-billed pintails, found on the ponds.
Long Island
This 23,000 acre privately owned sheep farm lies on the south shores
of Berkeley Sound approximately 20 miles (a one and a half hour
drive) from Stanley. The Rockhopper penguin and King cormorant colonies
are the first stop, whilst on the return journey we will take a
short detour to the Gentoo and Magellanic penguin colonies. The
off-road section of this trip offers fantastic views from the Long
Island Mountains across East Falkland.
Pleasant Roads
An opportunity to see Elephant seals on mainland East Falkland.
Just over two hours drive from Stanley (about an hour and a quarter
off-road) lies Kelp Point and Pleasant Roads - potentially the second
best site in the Falklands for viewing the lumbering Elephant Seal.
Queen of Falklands Fritillary butterfly enjoying larges patches
of Falklands lavender join a host of other wildlife including Gentoos
penguins, swans, and Ruddy headed geese.
Volunteer Point
Full-day guided excursion in 4x4 vehicle. Approximately a 2¼
hour drive will get you to the white sandy beach and turquoise waters
of Volunteer Point, a destination with almost a Caribbeanesque feel
to it, but the King, Gentoo and Magellanic penguins will bring you
back to the Falklands. In addition to the largest accessible King
penguin colony in the Islands there is a host of other wildlife
to be seen along the beach and on the lagoons, as well as spectacular
scenery as you traverse the north of East Falkland.
Alternatively enjoy the superb photographic opportunities that the
tranquillity and great light that the evening and early morning
will provide at Volunteer Point … basic full board accommodation
is available at the Wardens Cottage for individual and very small
groups allowing visitors to overnight at Volunteer Point.
Bull Point (2 night trip)
This relatively unexplored destination gives the visitor a chance
to see the Southern elephant seal. From your base in a self-catering
cottage at North Arm settlement, a 2-hour drive takes you to Bull
Point, the most southeasterly tip of East Falkland mainland. En
route you will learn about Falklands farming tradition as you pass
close by two shepherds’ houses (now converted to self-catering
tourist accommodation). It is recommended that this tour be taken
as a two-night stop at North Arm with guide.
