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In fact, during certain times of year, there is thought to be more wildlife per square metre here than any other place on the planet. And, most of the animals lack any real fear of humans, paving the way for some incredible encounters, with locations such as Gold Harbour being described as a zoo without fences. As you can expect, wildlife watching and photography are two of the biggest draws to this remarkable island, with land hikes and zodiac cruises offering one-of-a-kind sightings. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is estimated some seven million penguins call South Georgia home, including enormous king penguin colonies – particularly at spots such as St Andrews Bay and Salisbury Plain. Gentoo, chinstrap, and macaroni penguins can also be seen in large numbers, alongside petrels, blue-eyed shags, snowy sheathbills, and thousands of albatrosses. Incredibly, the beaches also play host to around half the world’s entire population of southern elephant seals, as well as fur and elephant seals, while humpbacks, southern fin whales, and orcas roam the waters. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>South Georgia is also closely associated with polar exploration and exploitation, having once served as a base for both whaling and sealing operations. The rusting remains of these industries, such as those found at Grytviken and Stromness, provide an unparalleled insight into this blood-stained chapter of Antarctic exploitation. Grytviken is also the resting place of Sir Ernest Shackleton, who became the first to cross the mountainous spine of South Georgia, hiking from King Haakon Bay to Stromness in search of aid for his ill-fated Endurance expedition. A graveside toast to this intrepid explorer is a poignant moment on many itineraries, and – if conditions allow – it is sometimes possible to walk in Shackleton’s footsteps and retrace parts of his extraordinary trek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Scuba diving in South Georgia\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>For keen cold-water divers, South Georgia’s kelp forests are a real treat. The mesmerising sway of the fronds mirrors the serene tranquillity of scuba diving in such an isolated destination, while curious seals can provide an unexpected flurry of energy. On the other end of the scale, divers can scour the dive sites for an array of interesting macro, including isopods, starfish, nudibranchs, and more. 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