Addo Elephant National Park
Eastern Cape · Year-round
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King Penguin
Aptenodytes patagonicus
The king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is the second largest species of penguin, smaller, but somewhat similar in appearance to the emperor penguin.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Western Cape
Provinces where King Penguin is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
16 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the King Penguin
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Langebos Huts
Addo Elephant National Park
From R 2,093a night
King Penguin recorded here
Spekboom Tented Rest Camp
Addo Elephant National Park
From R 1,490a night
King Penguin recorded here
Nyathi Rest Camp
Addo Elephant National Park
From R 2,901a night
King Penguin recorded here
Matyholweni Rest Camp
Addo Elephant National Park
From R 2,426a night
King Penguin recorded here
Addo Rest Camp
Addo Elephant National Park
From R 461a night
King Penguin recorded here
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The Drakensberg
Next stop
Sandstone amphitheatres and cool mountain air
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When and where to find the King Penguin
Hosts have recorded the King Penguin 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
Aptenodytes patagonicus
Records
16
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the King Penguin on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the King Penguin in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the King Penguin 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.
Where can you see the King Penguin in South Africa?
The King Penguin is most recorded in Western Cape (100% of records), based on 16 iNaturalist observations. 5 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the King Penguin on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the King Penguin?
The King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the King Penguin?
The king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is the second largest species of penguin, smaller, but somewhat similar in appearance to the emperor penguin. There are two subspecies: A. p. patagonicus and A. p.