Day 1: Mahogany Springs Lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

• 0600: Begin the day with breakfast

• 0630: Transfer to Entebbe International Airport

• 0700: Flight to Kihihi Airstrip.

• 0925: Estimated time of arrival at Kihihi Airstrip.

• 0935: Transfer to your lodge.

• 1230: Lunch at the Lodge.

• 1500: Afternoon Batwa Cultural Experience.

• 1800: Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Overnight: Mahogany Springs Lodge

Mahogany Springs is situated in one of the most intimate, secluded, beautiful and most importantly natural settings in the world and only around 2 minutes away from the Gorilla tracking starting point. All the rooms at Mahogany Springs are high end suites. All Suites can be twin, double or triple. There is 24/7 power in all the rooms. All rooms have large en-suite bathrooms with a gorgeously designed open terracotta shower. All 12 luxurious suites have their own private terrace with magnificent panoramic views over the grounds, river and surrounding areas. 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 provided is as much an art form as the food therefore, the 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 the many cocktails or simply a bottle of fine wine. Most of the produce used at Mahogany Springs is grown on site to provide guests with the freshest ingredients.

Alternate: Silverback Lodge Silverback Lodge is perched on high, atop the valley overlooking Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The view is absolutely stunning and the best place to enjoy après-tracking cocktails. Bird watching and sometimes primate viewing is possible right from the front door of your room. With 12 rooms, we are the largest lodge in the area and will remain one of the best value properties in the region, whilst keeping the Marasa Africa standards of comfort and hospitality. The lodge is being completely re-furbished, we assure you that your stay will be of the highest comfort and standard.

Batwa Cultural Village The Batwa Cultural village is where the Batwa (Pigmies) still live in the same way they used to years ago in tree houses. The Batwa only began leaving their forest homes around 15 years ago and they have been able to remain on this land thanks to the support of a generous American benefactor who donated the land back to them and created a cultural program. The fees from visiting tourists and are given to the Batwa project and they delight in welcoming visitors to their village and demonstrating how they make weapons, dance, make fires using sticks and cook.

Meal Plan
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 2: Mahogany Springs Lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

• 0600: Start the day with morning breakfast ready for the day's gorilla trek

• 0700: Transfer/walk down to the park headquarters for the gorilla trek

• 0800: Start the gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi.

• 1300: Estimated time of returning from the jungle.

• 1500: Afternoon relaxation at your lodge.

• 1830: Dinner is served at the Lodge.

Wake early for a hearty breakfast to give you the energy needed for gorilla trekking. Before 8:00 am, report to the ranger station for registration and a talk by one of the rangers. The guides will then take you through the bush, pushing your way through the undergrowth, to track the gorillas. (Please note this trek can take from 30 minutes to 5-6 hours). A reasonable degree of fitness is required, as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes. Sit in the forest among the gorillas, listening to them ‘talk’ to one another, and marvel at the sheer size of the dominant male, the Silverback. It is an extraordinary feeling sitting in the dense rainforest knowing you are with a few of the last remaining mountain gorillas. It's amazing to think there are only about 650 of these beautiful creatures left.

Meal Plan
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 3: End of Itinerary

• 0700: Breakfast is served.

• 0730: Transfer to the Airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe.

• 0945: Flight departs Kihihi-Entebbe.

• 1125: Estimated time of arrival at Entebbe Airport.

• 1145: Onward for your flight to your next destination.

• End of service

Meal Plan
• Breakfast