Herping And Wildlife Safaris (U) Ltd

6 DAYS HERPETOLOGICAL EXPEDITION IN UGANDA

Safari Schedule

Day 1: Arrival – From Airport

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport, where you will be met by our representative. Transfer to your hotel for check-in, rest, and a briefing about the upcoming safari.

Day 2: Transfer to Mityana Forests

After breakfast, depart for the Mityana Forests. Upon arrival, begin guided forest exploration and herping activities, focusing on reptiles, amphibians, and other forest wildlife.
Overnight: Near Mityana Forests

Day 3: Full Day in Mityana Forests

Spend the day in the Mityana Forests on intensive field herping sessions, including daytime and nocturnal searches. Learn about local ecosystems, species identification, and conservation efforts.
Overnight: Near Mityana Forests

Day 4: Transfer to Kasese

After breakfast, travel to Kasese, enjoying scenic landscapes en route. Arrive and settle in near the Rwenzori region in preparation for field activities.This is where we can find chameleons and A. nitschei(great lakes bush viper) In Rwenzori mountains, there are seven chameleon species, two of which are not found anywhere else on Earth. Tolley’s Forest chameleon was discovered in 2017 and is very rare because it lives high in the forest canopy. Another species, the moutane side-striped chameleon, is only found at high elevations in the Rwenzori, up to 3500 meters. In the Rubooni community area, 5 species can be found, three of which are quite common. The most common is Johnston’s three – horned chameleon. The males are adorned with large horns projecting from their forehead that they use for combat with other males. Elliot’s Groove – throated chameleon is a small species and can be found on bushes or reeds near the river. Males of the strange – horned chameleon, a species that’s endemic to Rwenzori, have a larger “nose”, which its function is presumed for fighting, but is otherwise unknown up to now.
Overnight: Kasese area

Day 5: Field Herping

Enjoy a full day of field herping in selected habitats around Kasese, exploring diverse ecosystems at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Both day and night surveys will be conducted with experienced guides.
Overnight: Kasese area

Day 6: Transfer to Kampala / Entebbe & Departure

After breakfast, depart for Kampala or Entebbe. Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight or drop-off at your preferred location.
End of Safari

Not included in Pricing
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Porters
  • Laundry services
  • Gorilla permit (we organise it for you)
  • All activities in Kisoro
  • Visa (Uganda/Rwanda)
  • Any other personal interests
  • The first and last night in Uganda
  • Optional – Chimp Habituation Experience (USD $50 extra per person)