Mahogany Springs is situated in one of the most intimate, secluded, beautiful and most importantly natural settings in the world.
Mahogany Springs offers privacy and serenity blended with optimal comfort in a spectacular setting. With some of the most luxurious accommodation in East Africa the feeling that you will experience when staying here is beyond compare.
At Mahogany Springs it is the little touches that make the big difference, from the tiny details in the design of the lodge through to the unrivalled service levels provided by the highly trained management team.
Spend the day tracking for Gorillas through the forest, engaging with the local community and tribes, sitting on the terrace of your room or even down by the Munyanga River listening to the flowing waters as time
Every room bears the name of English Royals both past and present. All the rooms at Mahogany Springs are suites. The Superior Suites can be Twin, Double or Triple. These suites are spacious with large double doors and beautiful windows. There are power points in the rooms as well as a dressing table/desk. All suites have large en- suite bathrooms with a gorgeously designed open terracotta shower. For added comfort and peace of mind all the suites have an advanced mosquito net system that wraps around the entire area of the beds.
All 10 luxurious suites have their own exquisitely designed terrace with magnificent panoramic views over the grounds, river and surrounding areas.
Absolute privacy mixed with complete spaciousness, the Presidential Suite can be Twin, Double, Triple or Quadruple. With 2 bedrooms, 2 en-suite bathrooms, spacious living room and a large private terrace that overlooks the river and faces the forest, this suite is designed for guests seeking the very best. There are power points in the living room and bedrooms as well as 2 desks/dressing tables. There is also an advanced mosquito net system in both bedrooms.
After The Huffington Post named Uganda the number 2 Most Unforgettable Honeymoon Destination in the world and Mahogany Springs the place to stay, we added the new Honeymoon Suite.
This room follows the same high level of design as our other Suites but with a few small enhancements like the Round Jacuzzi style bath tub in addition to the Terracotta shower.
Mahogany Springs guarantees to make every effort to ensure you have a Honeymoon to remember.
Mahogany Springs prides itself with being able to produce culinary masterpieces, both pleasing on the eye and the pallet. Tantalise your taste buds with the à la carte menus for every meal which change daily, providing endless dining options and a wide range of cuisines to cater for all pallets.
Most of the produce used at Mahogany Springs is grown on site to provide guests with the freshest ingredients.
The main dining area is exquisitely furnished and with panoramic views beyond the lodge’s own gardens you will enjoy dining in a tranquil and unrivalled setting. The service of our guests is as much an art form as the food therefore our staff are trained to very high standards.
Within the main building there is a stunning bar where guests can sit all day and night trying one of our many cocktails or simply a bottle of fine wine.
There are many activities to keep you busy while you stay at Mahogany Springs, some can be organised by the lodge others must be booked locally which we can assist you with. While many of the activities are free or have a nominal charge others are not, so please speak to your agent or the lodge for more information on this. Some of the activities on offer are:
THE MAIN ATTRACTION – GORILLA TRACKING – This experience cannot be put into words. Track the Gorillas on foot through the forest until you find them and spend around 1 hour watching them interact. This must be booked by your tour operator prior to arrival.
BIRD WATCHING – Experienced bird watchers are known to identify up to 100 species a day in Bwindi. Bwindi contains 90% of all Albertine Rift Endemic such as; the Short-tailed Warbler, Rusty-faced woodland Warbler, Bar-tailed Trogon, Gruel’s Rush Warbler, Wilcock’s Honey-guide, Yellow-eyed black Fly-catcher, Kivu Ground Thrush, Dusky Crimson Wing, White-tailed Blue Monarch among many others, difficult or impossible to see in any other part of East Africa.
COMMUNITY WALK – This is a guided tour around the local community. You will meet the local healer who uses the various local plants to treat people, learn how to make alcohol from Banana leaves, meet members of the Batwa tribe, explore coffee and tea plantations plus other areas of cultural interest.
TREE PLANTING – Offset some of the carbon you have used on your trip by planting a tree or shrub within our grounds. Check out the tree planting gallery on our website – you could feature on here too. This activity must be
booked by your tour operator prior to arrival.
MEET THE BATWA (PIGMIES) – The Batwa tribe better known as the Pigmies only began leaving their forest homes around 15 years ago and still live locally. For the opportunity to meet them please book this activity with your tour operator or locally.
TOUR OF THE VEGETABLE/FRUIT GARDENS BY HEAD CHEF SUBEDI – While staying at Mahogany Springs you must take a tour around the grounds and check out the magnificent Organic vegetable garden that provides us with the freshest ingredients for your meals. If you ask nicely Subedi may even allow you to try some of tasty delights.
RELAX BY THE RIVER – We have a small pathway that leads down to the river where Mahogany Springs has a large private area. Take a book down there or just sit there and take in the views and the sounds of the running river. Our staff are more than happy to serve drinks and snacks while you are relaxing.
INTIMATE BUSH/ RIVER BREAKFAST OR DINNER – We guarantee this will be the first time you’ve had a meal in a setting like this! Some of our clients want to get away from everything and have a long awaited romantic break. With that in mind our staff are more than happy to arrange an intimate secluded bush/river dinner under candle light. This must be booked upon arrival at the lodge or in advance through your agent.
MASSAGE – Treat yourself to a rejuvenating full body massage. We call it the Gorilla Trekking warm down massage, however a lot of client’s book for arrival at the lodge and for after the Gorilla trek! This can be booked through your agent or upon arrival the lodge.
INTERNET SERVICE – We have Wi-Fi at Mahogany Springs in the main building. This is free to use for clients.
(Internet speeds in this area of Uganda are temperamental and can be fast as well as extremely slow).
BABYSITTING SERVICE – If you bring children we are happy to provide one our staff as a babysitter while you are out or doing the Gorilla trek. This must be booked in advance with your agent.
DVD PLAYERS, DVD’S AND BOOK LIBRARY – We are happy for clients to read our books and use our DVD players and DVDS while staying with us. Why not choose one of our films or books and curl up by the fireplace for a couple of hours.
ROOM SERVICE – Our attentive highly trained staff are more than happy to serve drinks and snacks to you while you are in your room. Why not have some cashew nuts and a coffee whilst sitting back on your terrace admiring the views.
