Where to see
Where to see the Antarctic Petrel in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Antarctic Petrel at stays in or beside Addo Elephant National Park.
Thalassoica antarctica · Least Concern
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Antarctic Petrel
Hosts have recorded the Antarctic Petrel at stays in or beside Addo Elephant National Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Thalassoica antarctica
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Antarctic Petrel on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Antarctic Petrel in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Antarctic Petrel at stays in or beside Addo Elephant National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
What is the conservation status of the Antarctic Petrel?
The Antarctic Petrel (Thalassoica antarctica) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Antarctic Petrel?
The Antarctic petrel (Thalassoica antarctica) is a boldly marked dark brown and white petrel, found in Antarctica, most commonly in the Ross and Weddell Seas. They eat Antarctic krill, fish, and small squid. They feed while swimming but can dive from both the surface and the air.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Antarctic Petrel
Every stay on the Antarctic Petrel page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
See where to stay