Opened in 2011, Mahogany Springs Lodge is one of the newest lodges in Buhoma, in the Northern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Built by River Munyanga, just on the edges of the park the enriching views of the tropical forests and the constant sounds of the river are a permanent feature here, punctuated by the raucous cacophony of birds- music to the ears nonetheless.
The architecture here- like with most lodges here is a rich mixture of modern fittings and local materials like thatches and banana fibres, expertly blended, to give off an old-meets-new sensation.
Accommodation at Mahogany Springs is of three (types), namely: Superior Suites than can be configured to twin, double or triple settings; the presidential/family suite, featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a private lounge and large terrace; and a honey moon suite.
The Honeymoon Suite was opened in 2016, soon after the The Huffington Post named Uganda the number 2 Most Unforgettable Honeymoon Destination in 2016 and Mahogany Springs was the recommended safari lodge for Gorilla Tracking- the main activity here.
And it is not difficult to see why- the lodge, other than a magnificent view of the rain forest, it also happens to be proximal to 5 groups of most tracked Gorilla groups i.e. Rushegura, Mubare, Habinyanja, Oruzogo, Bitukura. And every once in a while the Gorillas literally take off time to feed around the lodge- providing a golden up-close and personal opportunity.
Each room has large windows to allow guests to have breath taking views even when they are in their rooms. It is also one of the few lodges in Uganda that uses hydro-electric power so guests are guaranteed to have power for lighting and also to charge their electronics.
The lodge is a 9 hours’ drive from Kampala using Kampala-Mbarara-Kabale route. It is found in Kanungu district which is in south western Uganda. Tourists can also fly from Entebbe airport to Kihihi airstrip which is near the park.