Lodge
Mahogany Springs Lodge
About the lodge
An overview of Mahogany Springs Lodge.
Mahogany Springs will be closed for the entire month of April 2026. Reopening May 4th 2026. Mahogany Springs Lodge, set in the heart of Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, is renowned for offering an exceptional gorilla trekking experience.
Highlights
- Prime Location for Gorilla Trekking: Easy access to the park headquarters
- Luxurious Accommodations: Spacious and elegantly designed suites and cottages
- Cultural Experiences: Cultural interactions, visits to local communities, providing guests with insights into the traditions and lifestyles of the local people
You Should Know
Mahogany Spring Lodge runs a tree-planting program to help guests offset their carbon footprint by planting an endemic tree on our grounds. If you would like to plant a tree during your stay, please let our agents know before your arrival.
The Details
Perched on the top of the Munanga River, Mahogany Spring Lodge overlooks Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This luxurious lodge is situated in the perfect location for accessing the park's mountain gorillas, making it an ideal base for these once-in-a-lifetime expeditions.
It offers privacy and optimal comfort in an astonishing setting.
Price Includes
Rates include all meals, accommodation, bottled water, and a glass of house wine, a beer, or a soft drink with dinner.
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Dec 2026
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Mahogany Springs Lodge personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Full Board - All meals, afternoon tea, selected beverages, a visit to Bwindi Plus School and a visit to the ride4awoman charity project
$420
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 30 Nov 2026
Full Board - All meals, afternoon tea, selected beverages, a visit to Bwindi Plus School and a visit to the ride4awoman charity project
$325
Festive
1 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Full Board - All meals, afternoon tea, selected beverages, a visit to Bwindi Plus School and a visit to the ride4awoman charity project
$420
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Mahogany Springs Lodge: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- All ages
- Game drives
- All ages
- Walking safari
- 15+
Programmes & care
No dedicated kids' programme.
Babysitting available
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Notable exceptions
- Children under 16 years of age are not permitted to have their own room/Banda and must share with adults. Two Family Suites (including the Munyanga Suite, opened June 2022) offer two bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms and private terraces overlooking the Munyanga River — suitable for families or two couples. Superior Deluxe Suites can also be configured as twin, double or triple. Babysitting is available on request at approximately US$25, provided by a lodge staff member. Gorilla trekking (walking safari) carries a minimum age of 15, set by the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Cultural
Beyond the game drive.
Community visits, cultural walks, and dining experiences documented at Mahogany Springs.
Community project visit
Bwindi Plus Primary School and Nursery Visit
Guests visit the Bwindi Plus Primary School and Nursery, a community school supported by the lodge, offering a meaningful opportunity to connect with local children and see the educational project in action. The visit is complimentary and lasts 1–2 hours.
Duration: 1–2 hours. Cost: complimentary.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- advance booking required
Community project visit
Ride 4 a Woman Community Project
Guests visit the Ride 4 a Woman community project, a women's community initiative supported by the lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, providing an opportunity to engage with and learn about the work of local women in the community.
Listed alongside the school visit and coffee experience in the rates sheet; no further duration or cost details provided in the excerpt.
Workshop
Coffee Experience
A hands-on coffee experience lasting 1–2 hours where guests can learn about and engage with the local coffee culture in the Bwindi area, priced at $60 per person.
Duration: 1–2 hours. Cost: $60.
- Cost
- $60
Community project visit
Tree Planting Activity
An in-house eco activity in which guests receive a short talk about their carbon footprint from travel, then plant a tree to offset their impact. Each participant receives a certificate and, if they wish, has their photo taken and posted to the lodge's tree planting webpage. Must be booked in advance.
In-house activity. Complimentary (listed as IN-HOUSE with no additional cost stated). Advance notification required at time of booking. Certificate presented upon completion. Photo optional.
- Availability
- advance booking required
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Plan your dream safari at Mahogany Springs Lodge.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Mahogany Springs Lodge: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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Let's design your stay.
Your specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours with availability, exact pricing, and suggestions for what to combine it with.