Mahogany Springs is situated in one of the most intimate, secluded, beautiful and most importantly natural settings in the world and only around 2 minutes away from the Gorilla tracking starting point. Guests can track the gorillas on foot through the forest, and when you find them, you are allowed to stay with them for about an hour, watching them interact in their own environment.
The gorillas have also been to know to the visit the lodge, but wherever you encounter them, coming face to face with one of these peaceful creatures is an indescribable experience.
With more bird species per square kilometre than anywhere else in the world, Bwindi is also often described as a bird watchers paradise and the fact that Mahogany Springs is set back on an open piece of land by the river ensures the lodge has many rare species visiting every day.
Other activities that guests can indulge in include various nature walks in the forest to the see waterfalls and other marvels, or a visit to the local Batwa pigmy tribe. Or you can offset some of the carbon you have used on your trip by planting a tree or shrub within the grounds.
All the suites have their own private terrace with magnificent panoramic views over the grounds, river and surrounding areas. There are 8 Superior Bandas/Suites, two Honeymoon Suites (which have a jacuzzi bathtub as an added luxury touch), and a Presidential/Family Suite, which has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a private lounge area.
One of the main features of the main lodge is the huge panoramic terrace that stretches around the front of the building and provides a balance between the sounds of the river and the views of the forest - a perfect location for a leisurely breakfast or evening dinner accompanied by the pure sounds of nature.
General Information For Guests
The Superior Suites can be made up with twin beds or a double bed, and an additional bed can be added on request. The suites are spacious with large double doors and windows. There are power points in the rooms as well as a dressing table/desk. All suites have large en-suite bathrooms with a shower. All the suites also have an advanced mosquito net system that wraps around the entire area of the beds. They also have their own terrace.
In addition, the Honeymoon Suites have a jacuzzi style bath tub as well.
The Presidential Suite has 2 bedrooms and 2 en-suite bathrooms, a spacious living room and a large private terrace.
Main guest areas include a dining room and a bar. There is complimentary Wi-Fi but the internet speeds are temperamental so can be fast or extremely slow.
Guests can also a spa massage (additional cost) available on request.
As well as gorilla trekking, guests can also enjoy bird watching, community walks, tree planting, and Batwa visits (additional costs may apply):
Experienced bird watchers have identified up to 100 species a day in Bwindi.
The Community Walk is a guided tour around the local community where you will get to meet the local healer who uses the various local plants to treat people. You will also learn to make alcohol from banana leaves, meet members of the Batwa tribe, explore coffee and tea plantations plus other areas of cultural interest.
The Tree Planting is designed to offset some of the carbon you have used on your trip by planting a tree or shrub within the grounds.
Batwa visits - the Batwa tribe (better known as the pigmies) only began leaving their forest homes about 15 years ago and still live locally.
The lodge is heavily involved with the local community and fully support Bwindi Nursery and Primary School as well as the local orphanage, the Ride 4 A Woman project, plus other local projects. Guests are welcome to visit these projects and learn more about them (additional cost).
