Mahogany Springs Lodge in Buhoma Region.
In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s northern sector, Buhoma, you’ll find Mahogany Springs Lodge. It is a five-star hotel with impeccable service. The exceptional service that guests get at this one-of-a-kind resort is a direct result of the professionalism and expertise of the employees. If you’re planning to spend the night in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s northern area before or after your gorilla hike, Mahogany Springs is a great option.
In a breathtaking location, Mahogany Springs provides seclusion and tranquility with the utmost in luxury. With some of East Africa’s most opulent lodgings, the experience you’ll have here is unmatched.
Price List for Rooms
Superior, presidential, and honeymoon suites are available at Mahogany Springs Lodge. You may choose between a twin, double, or triple Superior Suite. Beautiful windows and huge double doors give these apartments plenty of space. With breathtaking views of the local landscape, every suite has its own private patio.
Each room has its own workstation or dressing table and electrical outlets. The spacious en-suite bathrooms in each suite have an exquisitely crafted open terracotta shower. An innovative mosquito net system encircles the full surface of the mattresses in all the suites, adding comfort and peace of mind.
Prices change with the seasons. In the off season (March–May–November), you can get a twin or double room for as little as USD240 per night, or USD340 for a single. In the high season (January–February–June–July–August–September–October–December), you can get a single room for as little as $315 per night, or $408 for a single. All meals are included, and you can also have a glass of cask wine, soft drink, or local beer with dinner.
Directions to Mahogany Springs Lodge
You may reach Mahogany Springs Lodge by car from Kampala or Entebbe in around 8 to 9 hours of driving time, or from Kigali in Rwanda over the Katuna Border into Uganda in about 5 to 6 hours of driving time. The route also offers a great deal of scenery.
Flying into Bwindi Lodge is another option. The Kihihi Airstrip, which is near the Buhoma sector and Bwindi, is an hour’s drive away. For those interested in visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, domestic airline carriers provide daily flights with morning and afternoon itineraries.
What to do when staying at Mahogany Springs Lodge
Tracking gorillas
Guests at the Mahogany Springs resort mostly engage in gorilla tracking throughout their stay. Gorilla trekking in the Buhoma and Ruhija sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is only one of the many activities that tourists may enjoy because to its close proximity to the park.
Tourists go to Uganda to undertake gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with these primates. Tourists take part in guided forest walks in search of the gorillas; they get one hour to observe, photograph, and learn about the animals from the guides. At seven in the morning, guests meet at each park headquarters for a briefing where park rangers go over the rules of the park and how to have a good time while exploring the forest.
When the going gets tough, you may always employ a porter to haul your belongings and provide you a hand relocating. Staying at the Mahogany Springs resort while seeing the gorillas in the Buhoma and Ruhija sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness these majestic creatures, who are 95% human. Make your reservation with Katland safaris to make this dream a reality.
Bird watching
The forest is home to more than 350 kinds of birds, making bird viewing one of the must-do activities in Bwindi. We will devote the whole day to birdwatching in Mubwindi marsh, the ideal spot for birding in Bwindi forest. The most ideal spot to see some of the most elusive rift endemics—such as the stunning Regal Sunbird, the rare and endangered Archer’s Robin-Chat—is along the 4-kilometer walk leading to Mubwindi Swamp.
African Hill Babbler (often considered a distinct species from Ruwenzori Hill Babbler), the uncommon and localized Grauer’s Scrub-Warbler, Stripe-breasted Tit, Ruwenzori Apalis, and countless more may be found at Mubwindi Swamp. As a result of Mahogany Springs’ proximity to the forest, guests are certain to observe a wide variety of birds throughout the day, and some even make an appearance in the lodge’s gardens.
Hikes in the great outdoors
An additional day may be reserved for a breathtaking hike in the forest, where you can discover waterfalls and other natural wonders. The Uganda Wildlife Authority has set up nature walk pathways in the Buhoma sector and Bwindi Forest so that tourists may go on guided hikes.
Depending on the visitor’s schedule, guided walks may begin at any time; participants will have the opportunity to see a variety of tree types, bird species native to the forest, and even traverse streams and marshes. An exciting adventure awaits you as you follow your guide down a variety of paths.
Life in the community and the Batwa way of life
During your leisure time at Mahogany Springs Lodge, you may arrange for this wonderful meeting. As a precaution to protect the apes and monkeys that are in risk of extinction, the Batwa Pygmies were forced to leave their homes in Bwindi Forest. While learning about the Batwa people’s traditional forest lifestyle, you’ll get a taste of their distinctive cuisine, dancing, and way of life during the cultural encounter.
The Batwa people will take you on a journey into the forest where they do many of their traditional activities, including hunting, picking fruit, collecting honey, and conducting ceremonies. By paying a charge, visitors to these Batwa routes may show their appreciation for the culture while also helping the local people. The community really appreciates donations made to children’s organizations and women’s clubs, as well as purchases of mementos.
