Big Cats & Gorillas in East Africa

Intrepid exploration and once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters. Start in Kenya's Masai Mara before exploring Uganda alongside our expert local guides and with exceptional lodges to rest your head. The stuff of bucket list dreams!


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Intrepid exploration and once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters. Start in Kenya's Masai Mara before exploring Uganda alongside our expert local guides and with exceptional lodges to rest your head. The stuff of bucket list dreams!


Why we love it

“According to David Attenborough, glimpsing gorillas in the wild is the greatest wildlife encounter on Earth, and we wholeheartedly agree. This epic East African adventure will tick those epic gorilla encounters, a 'Big 5' safari and much more off your travel bucket list with a trip that's fully bespoke and tailored to your needs. You'll soon be exploring Kenya's wildlife-rich Masai Mara before flying to Uganda and enjoying an incredible gorilla trekking experience, alongside our incredible local team in both Kenya and Uganda who'll offer expert knowledge and pioneer responsible tourism.”

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TRIP INCLUDES

🎁 A nemo treat on arrival
🎗1% donation to Hello World
🎪 All accommodation
🐘 Top guides for your chosen activities
📲 Access to nemo app
🚗 All local transfers, ferries, flights
🦸‍♂️ Our post-booking concierge

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Transfer from your port of entry to Nairobi included.

Destination

01 Jul - 02 Jul

Nairobi

Much more than just a stopover, Nairobi is emerging as a destination in it's own right and has a lot to offer. From day trips to the giraffe sanctuary to some of Africa's top restaurants, we recommend a night here if possible to break up the safari. The international airport is the hub of East Africa.

Accommodation


Tamarind Tree

Mon, 1st Jul - Tue, 2nd Jul

Junior Suite

£276 per night

Mon, 1st Jul 15:00
Tue, 2nd Jul 11:00

Junior Suite

£276 per night


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Other selections in Nairobi

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport Hotel

from £146 per night

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Eden Nairobi

from £292 per night

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Four Points by Sheraton Airport Hotel

from £196 per night

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Hemingways Nairobi

from £536 per night

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House of Waine

from £292 per night

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Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages

from £324 per night

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Karen Gables

from £350 per night

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Ole Sereni

from £196 per night

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One Forty Eight

from £818 per night

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Tamarind Tree

from £162 per night

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The Emakoko

from £860 per night

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Experiences in Nairobi

Experiences

Book things to see and do

Giraffe Sanctuary

£49 p/p

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Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

£73 p/p

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Game Drive

£227 p/p

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Full day tour

£227 p/p

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Explore Nairobi

£0 p/p

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Transfer from Nairobi to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest included.

Destination

02 Jul - 05 Jul

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Gorilla trekking is the big drawer to the region, and for good reason. This is the best value place to see mountain gorillas on the planet and there really is no experience like it. The lodges are all eco-friendly and boast stunning views over the Virunga range. Domestic flights are the best way to get here and road is also an option for the more adventurous.

Accommodation


Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Tue, 2nd Jul - Fri, 5th Jul

Cottage

£1,490 per night

Tue, 2nd Jul 15:00
Fri, 5th Jul 11:00

Cottage

£1,490 per night


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Other selections in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Buhoma Lodge

from £682 per night

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Bwindi Lodge

from £932 per night

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Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

from £1,490 per night

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Gorilla Forest Camp

from £1,370 per night

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Mahogany Springs Lodge

from £636 per night

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Mutanda Lake Resort

from £152 per night

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Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

from £622 per night

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Experiences in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Experiences

Book things to see and do

Gorilla Trekking

£567 p/p

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Community Visits

£0 p/p

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Alternative Treks

£0 p/p

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Golden Monkey Trekking

£81 p/p

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Mount Sabyinyo Hike

£65 p/p

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Visit the amazing women on Ride4aWoman

£0 p/p

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Transfer from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to Masai Mara included.

Destination

05 Jul - 08 Jul

Masai Mara

The birthplace of safari as we know it, the Mara is an incredible wildlife viewing destination and highly recommend for all levels of experience. The cultural element is also brilliant, with local Masai guides and trackers making sure you maximize your stay.

Accommodation


Karen Blixen Camp

Fri, 5th Jul - Mon, 8th Jul

Tent

£1,038 per night

Fri, 5th Jul 15:00
Mon, 8th Jul 11:00

Tent

£1,038 per night


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Other selections in Masai Mara

Angama Mara

from £2,884 per night

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Angama Safari Camp

from £2,884 per night

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Basecamp Eagle View

from £414 per night

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Basecamp Mara

from £810 per night

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Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp

from £2,336 per night

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Elephant Pepper

from £1,328 per night

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Governor's Main Camp

from £1,070 per night

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House In The Wild

from £1,950 per night

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Karen Blixen Camp

from £1,038 per night

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Kicheche Mara

from £1,428 per night

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Kicheche Valley

from £1,296 per night

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Leopard Hill

from £972 per night

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Lerai Safari Camp

from £528 per night

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Naboisho Camp

from £3,240 per night

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Ngare Serian

from £2,058 per night

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Offbeat Mara

from £1,378 per night

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Offbeat Ndoto Camp

from £1,686 per night

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Ol Seki

from £1,134 per night

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Sand River Mara

from £1,474 per night

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Saruni Mara

from £1,646 per night

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Saruni Wild

from £1,582 per night

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Speke's Camp

from £980 per night

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Experiences in Masai Mara

Experiences

Book things to see and do

Game Drive (Included)

£0 p/p

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Bush Walks (Included)

£0 p/p

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Night Drives (Included)

£0 p/p

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Hot Air Balloon

£341 p/p

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Tracking the Migration (Seasonal)

£0 p/p

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Cultural Activities (Included)

£0 p/p

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Horse Riding

£324 p/p

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Transfer from Masai Mara to Return to Nairobi included.

Destination

08 Jul - 09 Jul

Return to Nairobi

Much more than just a stopover, Nairobi is emerging as a destination in it's own right and has a lot to offer. From day trips to the giraffe sanctuary to some of Africa's top restaurants, we recommend a night here if possible to break up the safari. The international airport is the hub of East Africa.

Accommodation



Experiences in Return to Nairobi

Experiences

Book things to see and do

Giraffe Sanctuary

£49 p/p

Add to trip
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

£73 p/p

Add to trip
Game Drive

£227 p/p

Add to trip
Full day tour

£227 p/p

Add to trip
 

Transfer from Return to Nairobi to airport included.

8 NIGHT TRIP

We add a 10% service fee to piece your trip together, plus exclusive access to our post-booking concierge.

Total price of trip

£11,319

START DATE

£11,319

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International flights are not included in the total cost, our Travel Experts can advise on the best routes and places to book.

TRIP INCLUDES

🎁 A nemo treat on arrival
🎗1% donation to Hello World
🎪 All accommodation
🐘 Top guides for your chosen activities
📲 Access to nemo app
🚗 All local transfers, ferries, flights
🦸‍♂️ Our post-booking concierge

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Why do nemo charge a 7.5% concierge fee?


Our 7.5% concierge fee is our way of being fully transparent with rates. We get commission from hotels, then we charge this fee to offer you the best value we can, whilst also ensuring we can provide an exceptional post-booking service. Expect 24/7 support, access to your personal app, nemo treats, and much more.

What are the deposit terms?


We charge a 20% non-refundable deposit, plus charge up front for flights we book. These terms are aligned with our partner hotels, activity and logistics partners in each destination.   If you need to change your trip, we will do everything we can to do so without a charge. Similarly with cancellation, whilst the deposit is non-refundable, we can often transfer this to a future trip.

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