Cheeseman's Ecology Safaris
Saratoga, CA:
2021 Expedition to South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula
Spend six full days on South Georgia Island and six full days in the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands.
Snorkel or SCUBA dive among icebergs, curious seals, and penguins.
See five penguin species (possibly six)! Plus, many species of whales, seals, albatross, and seabirds.
Visit king penguin colonies of up to 300,000 birds.
See gentoo, macaroni, chinstrap, and Adelie penguins.
Marvel at dramatic snow-capped mountains and glacier-fed rivers.
Watch southern elephant seal bulls defend their territories.
See wandering albatross chicks and endangered gray-headed albatross on nests, only possible this time of year.
Hike or snowshoe on South Georgia Island…
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