Francine, the beautiful cook. Two daughters at university and cheerfulness abounding

Eric, the best pathfinder you could wish for. A real spirit of the forest.

Arcel, the smiling coordinator in situ for the WCS expedition. An agronomist, he is never far from his big tome to identify the infinite plants in the forest.

Jerome, the head chief. He dreams of faraway employment, perhaps in some remote western kitchen.

Sensele Alfonse, official in command. 30 years in the army. Under his command are Jenda and Munganza, silent protectors of the expedition.

Aristotele, eclectic herpetologist, with a passion for good food. The organisation in the camp is mostly thanks to him.

Kasereka, herpetologist, a recent graduate from the State University of Ruwenzori.
He works in the research centre of lwiro. Unrivalled reptile and amphibian “fundamental links in the forest food chain” specialist.

Manda, Papi, Mulenda, Opilà and Edemì, indispensable and always willing handy-men.