The Reptiles & Amphibians of Kenya

Tour Code: KEN07

A 16-day holiday through Kenya's varied landscapes in search of some of Africa's most exciting herpetology.

£6,995

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£5,995

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Highlights

Iconic species such as Green Bush Viper, Gaboon Viper, Rhinoceros Viper, Puff Adder, Southern and Central African Rock Pythons, Black Mamba, Eastern Green Mamba, Red Spitting Cobra, Ashe’s Spitting Cobra and Boomslang.
East African endemic species such as the Kenya Horned Viper, Kenya Pygmy Chameleon, High-casqued Chameleon, blue-phase Speckled Green Snake, Usambara Vine Snake and Mackay's Tree Frog.
Mammals likely include African Bush Elephant, Gerenuk and zebra. During night drives we might find Genet, African Civet and with lots of luck an Aardvark or Aardwolf.
Excursion to Arabuko-Sokoke Forest to look for Golden-rumped Sengi, Sokoke Scops-owl and Caracal

Summary

Kenya is a magical country and this sensational 16-day holiday, crafted by in-country experts, provides the opportunity to explore the range of habitats which endow the country with an incredible total of 147 species of snakes, as well as countless other reptiles and amphibians. We'll travel from Lake Naivasha to the rainforests of western Kenya, to the plains of Tsavo and end our tour on the white beaches of the Indian Ocean coast!

In Kenya you’ll be hosted by partners who operate an organisation dedicated to snake conservation, research and education. Kenya is home to a number of endemic species, some of which are highly threatened species. The organisation's mission is to carry out vital research into the status of range-restricted vipers from the Atheris, Bitis and Montatheris genera. Their work is currently focused on the very rare Kenya Horned Viper (Bitis worthingtoni) and Mount Kenya Bush Viper (Atheris desaixi), both in need of assessment as well as urgent conservation measures. This tour supports the organisation's conservation efforts and is part of our portfolio of herpetology holidays. For detailed information on the holiday, please download the tour itinerary.

Outline Itinerary

Day

Arrive Nairobi

Days

2 - 3

Naivasha

Days

4 - 6

Kakamega Forest

Day

Njoro

Day

Nairobi

Days

9 - 11

Tsavo Ecosystem

Days

12 - 14

Kenyan Coast

Days

15 - 16

Fly Malindi to Nairobi and inbound flights

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Dates & Prices

2026

Flight Inclusive

£6,995

Land Only

£5,995

Single Supplement

£795

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Tour Leader

Dickson Kalu Katana

Dickson was born on a little island in front of the Kenyan coast where he grew up with pythons, speckled green snakes and monitor lizards at his doorstep.

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Flight Inclusive

£6,995

Land Only

£5,995

Single Supplement

£795

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Tour Leader

Dickson Kalu Katana

Dickson was born on a little island in front of the Kenyan coast where he grew up with pythons, speckled green snakes and monitor lizards at his doorstep.

Read more about Dickson

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2027

Flight Inclusive

£6,995

Land Only

£5,995

Single Supplement

£795

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Tour Leader

Dickson Kalu Katana

Dickson was born on a little island in front of the Kenyan coast where he grew up with pythons, speckled green snakes and monitor lizards at his doorstep.

Read more about Dickson

Book Now

Flight Inclusive

£6,995

Land Only

£5,995

Single Supplement

£795

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Tour Leader

Dickson Kalu Katana

Dickson was born on a little island in front of the Kenyan coast where he grew up with pythons, speckled green snakes and monitor lizards at his doorstep.

Read more about Dickson

Book Now

Flight Inclusive

£6,995

Land Only

£5,995

Single Supplement

£795

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Tour Leader

Dickson Kalu Katana

Dickson was born on a little island in front of the Kenyan coast where he grew up with pythons, speckled green snakes and monitor lizards at his doorstep.

Read more about Dickson

Book Now

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