Ngong Road Forest Herpetology Day Tour: 1 Day
This tour is meant to help every passionate herpetologist enjoy the vast diversity of reptiles and amphibians of Kenya, a gateway to African herpetology.
This tour is meant to help every passionate herpetologist enjoy the vast diversity of reptiles and amphibians of Kenya, a gateway to African herpetology.
Kenya hosts over 120 species of amphibians and over 300 species of reptiles. There are at least 147 Snakes, 140 Lizards, 5 Sea or Marine Turtles, 5 Land Tortoises, 7 Terrapins or Fresh Water Turtles and 1 Crocodile species, in the country.
Kenya’s Herpetology is at its peak in this decade; with new species being discovered and described each year.
Gatamaiyu Forest, Kambaa Location, Kijabe ward, Lari, Kiambu, Central Kenya, Kenya
We shall depart early and head to Ngong Road Forest; where our Herpetology Day Tour will take place.
At the forest, we shall scan local rivers, dams and forest trails seeking local species.
Species to expect include Nile Rocket/ Ridged Frog, Anchieta’s Rocket/ Ridged Frog, Northern Clawed Frog, Athi Reed Frog, Senegal/ Bubbling Kassina, Scheffler’s Puddle Frog, Kenya/ Dickerson’s Forest Gecko, Tropical House Gecko, Kibonoto/ Mt. Kilimanjaro Forest Lizard, Jackson’s Chameleon, Common Striped Skink, East African Garter Snake, Brown House Snake, White-lipped Snake, Olive Sand/ Grass Snake and Mt. Kenya/ Meru Tree Snake.
In the late afternoon, we shall head back to Nairobi, marking the end to our lovely herping tour.
Kenya/ Dickerson’s Forest Gecko, Tropical House Gecko, Kibonoto/ Mt. Kilimanjaro Forest Lizard, Jackson’s Chameleon, Common Striped Skink, East African Garter Snake, Brown House Snake, White-lipped Snake, Olive Sand/ Grass Snake and Mt. Kenya/ Meru Tree Snake.
Nile Rocket/ Ridged Frog, Anchieta’s Rocket/ Ridged Frog, Northern Clawed Frog, Athi Reed Frog, Senegal/ Bubbling Kassina and Scheffler’s Puddle Frog
Wetlands, Dry Upland Forest, Grasslands
Excellent
Forest walk, Kenya’s Endemic species
Price Table
| Peak Season | High / Mid Season | Low Season | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Guest | 250 US Dollars | 250 US Dollars | 250 US Dollars |
| 2 Guests | 270 US Dollars | 270 US Dollars | 270 US Dollars |
| 3 Guests | 290 US Dollars | 290 US Dollars | 290 US Dollars |
| 4 Guests | 310 US Dollars | 310 US Dollars | 310 US Dollars |
| 5 Guests | 330 US Dollars | 330 US Dollars | 330 US Dollars |
| 6 Guests | 350 US Dollars | 350 US Dollars | 350 US Dollars |
| Single room supplement | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Notes
Prices are indicated per group (if you are more than 1 person, the price indicated is the total for your entire group; so it will be shared among all of you). Prices are based on seasons (dates) and group size.
Peak Season is 1st July to 31st October, 16th December to 5th January
High Season is 6th January to 31st March,1st November to 15th December
Low Season is 1st April to 30th June
Services Provided / Items Included
- Full time access to a 4×4 open-roofed safari vehicle throughout your trip; with our qualified driver-guide
- Conservation areas, reserves, conservancies and park entry fees as per the safari plan
- All taxes
Items Not Included
- Personal drinks and packed lunch for the day tour
- Tips and gratuities
- Health and travel insurance