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PLACES TO STAY
Reserve your Wilderness Retreat
near Kakamega Forest, Kenya
Kakamega Forest, Kenya is one of the top spots to sight Gaboon Viper (Bitis gabonica) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Gaboon Viper (Bitis gabonica)
BEST TIME TO SEE
June-September, December-March: Dry seasons make forest trails more accessible for spotting this nocturnal snake.
SIGHTING TIP
Guided night hikes with herpetologists; look for camouflaged vipers in leaf litter.
Coordinates
0.2833°N, 34.8667°E
HABITAT
Forests, savannas, woodlands
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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