See penguins in their natural habitat
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Watching penguins in their natural habitat is pure joy—these charismatic birds waddle, slide, and play in ways that will make you laugh out loud. Antarctica offers the ultimate experience with multiple species, while South Africa's Boulders Beach and Argentina's Península Valdés provide more accessible options. Time your visit during breeding season for the most active and entertaining penguin behavior.
Difficulty
35/100Medium
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Cost
$2,000 – $12,000
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Time
longer
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People
1+
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Setting
outdoor
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Season
any
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Equipment
warm clothing, binoculars
People who tried this
“Within minutes of stepping foot on an Antarctic beach I spotted my first penguin and instantly regressed to childhood. Part of the biosecurity rules means that you mustn’t get closer than 5 metres to the wildlife. No one seems to have told the penguins this though, so we would gently retreat each time one became curious about who we were. But 5 metres is still pretty close if you’ve only seen one on television! They seemed to sing to one another and mixed up their waddling with casual belly slides across the snow.”
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