Mahogany Springs Safari Lodge is the true definition of privacy and serenity blended with maximum comfort in a great setting. With top-quality, luxurious accommodation in southwestern Uganda and around the surrounding communities within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Click here to view mountain gorilla trekking safaris.

The little touches that go above and beyond the client's expectations make a big difference at Mahogany Springs Lodge, from the tiny details in the African design to the great services revealed by the highly trained staff. Click here to view our recommended mountain gorilla trekking tour.

Mahogany Springs Lodge is the greatest base to begin your mountain gorilla trekking or bird-watching adventures in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Although these great apes interact with clients at the lodge because they often come around.

More than 100 bird species can be found at Mahogany Spring Lodge than anywhere else in the world, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is a birder's or bird watcher's paradise.

Trek mountain gorillas in Buhoma sector 

Trek gorillas in the most famous sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Buhoma, the first sector to be established in Bwindi. Gorilla trekking begins at 7am with a morning briefing about the dos and don'ts during mountain gorilla trekking in an African jungle. Then tourists are distributed to different gorilla families. Each group is led by a park ranger guide from the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Bird-watching

Uganda offers over 1,000 bird species, 350 of which can be seen in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, including the 23 species that are endemic to the Albertine Rift. A keen birder can witness more than 100 species in a single day, making it one of Uganda’s top birding destinations.

Bird species that can be found include the African Green Broadbill, white-tailed blue flycatcher, Grauer's Rush Warbler, Chaplin’s Flycatcher, and Dusky Crimson-wing.

Batwa experience

The Batwa pygmies established the Batwa Experience to preserve and share their ancient culture with the rest of the world. Step back in time with the experienced Batwa guide and learn how they lived and hunted in the forest thousands of years ago.

Community tour

This community tour gives travelers a chance to learn more about the local history, culture, and food of the Buhoma sector of Bwindi. The tour takes about two hours. You will be guided within the community, where travelers meet a local healer, learn how they make alcohol from bananas using banana leaves, and interact with the locals.

Nature walk

Take in the sights and sounds of Bwindi on a nature walk that will take you straight to the beautiful nearby waterfall. During your nature walk, you can easily spot primate species, bird species, many tree species, and butterflies.

The best time to go gorilla trekking in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi is in the long dry season that happens between June and September and during the short dry season from December to February. Because Uganda’s climate is tropical, you should expect some showers even in the dry season.