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The Falkland Islands

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Reasons To
Visit The Falkland Islands

  • History

    If you go to the islands for the wildlife the chances are you will come back fascinated by the history. It is not all about the 1982 conflict and with the current changing face of the islands a new chapter is currently being written.

    History

  • Penguins

    There are few places in the world where you can sit, alone, in a penguin colony with 1000's of birds and 95% of these spots have to be in the Falklands. If you are lucky you can see 5 species of penguins in one day in one place; Gentoo, Magellanic, rock hopper, king and macaroni.

    Penguins

  • People

    Not only are they incredibly welcoming but they are so knowledgeable and aware of the environment in which they live. Being guided around an island by one of the three inhabitants is a pleasure in itself.

    People

  • Remoteness

    How many places have you been in the last ten years that still rely on 2-metre radio to contact anyone? Leave your mobile at home because, outside Stanley, it won't work.

    Remoteness

  • Scenery

    There may well be a well earned reputation for barren and wind swept lands - but they are truly beautiful and virtually untouched by humans.

    Scenery

  • Wildlife

    The islands teem with a massive array of wildlife, from tiny land birds that survive in pest free environments to enormous elephant seals and beautiful black browed albatross, not forgetting the flightless wasp that have evolved to cope with the wind.

    Wildlife

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Accommodation in The Falkland Islands: Rookery House

Rockhopper penguins, Saunders Island, The Falkland Islands
Rookery Lodge (self-catering), Saunders Island
Our Rating: Basic

Rookery House

Saunders Island

David and Suzan, the owners of Saunders Island, have worked incredibly to get the necessary materials to build this new accommodation, not easy when it takes a minimum of three months for any ordered supplies to arrive.

The result is by no means luxurious, but it is comfortable and gives you access to some of the most spectacular wildlife on the islands. Just two minutes walk away is a fresh water stream that is used by thousands of rockhopper penguins to rinse themselves off having been fishing in the sea.

Then there a the beautiful black browed albatross that nest in the area. This is not a luxurious destination, but for the wildlife lover this new house is a must.

Further reading:
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