Turaco Treetops | Kibale Forest National Park
Turaco Treetops is surrounded by 5.2 hectares of rainforest in the Ugandan region of Nyabubare, neighbouring the Kibale National Park. The lodge offers well-appointed rooms in four duplex buildings and luxury cottages within the jungle. The rooms and spacious cottages feature en-suite bathrooms, comfortable beds, mosquito nets, and furnished balconies. General facilities include a restaurant, lounges, a swimming pool, and Wi-Fi. Area activities include chimpanzee trekking, nature walks, birdwatching, swamp walks, and village tours.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
Your Rooms
1x double cabin
Fast Facts
Lodge
Mweya Safari Lodge | Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Mweya Safari Lodge is ideally located on a peninsula within the heart of the Queen Elizabeth National Park, surrounded by the Rwenzori Mountains in Kenya. Accommodation options include rooms, cottages and safari tents on raised platforms with private bathrooms, furnished patios, coffee stations, and fans. Facilities and services include a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a spa.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Half Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities
Your Rooms
Fast Facts
Safari Lodge
Our Classic single, double and twin rooms, offer a level of comfort that exceeds expectations.
Scenic Highlights:
🌅 Perfectly situated for picturesque views of Lakes George and Edward
🏔️ Balcony vantage point to observe the Rwenzori Mountains and grazing warthogs
Additional Features:
🔐 Electronic safes
☎️ Telephone
🚪 Balcony doors in all rooms
🌬️ Fans
🛁 En-suite bathroom
Experience comfort with a touch of nature in our Standard Rooms, where scenic beauty meets cozy accommodation.
Our Deluxe rooms elevate your stay with superior furnishings and full air-conditioning. After a day's safari, unwind in the ultimate luxury of a cool, refreshing environment.
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Extra Touches:
📞 Telephone
🔐 Electronic safes
🚪 Balcony doors in all rooms
🌬️ Fans
🛁 En-suite bathroom
🪵 Wooden floors
❄️ AC units
🛏️ King-size beds in twin/double deluxe rooms
🖼️ Large windows offering panoramic views of the Kazinga Channel
Experience the epitome of comfort and style in our Deluxe rooms, where every detail is designed to enhance your stay in the heart of the wilderness.
Our Superior Suites offer the perfect retreat for guests craving extra space and relaxation. Lounge in the living room with sofas for both relaxation and entertainment. A resting king bed after an exciting day in the game park.
Extra Touches:
🖼️The Mweya Peninsula View and the Kazinga Channel
🔐 Electronic safes
❄️ Air conditioning
🛁 En-suite bathroom
Indulge in comfort and convenience with our Superior Suites, where extra space meets thoughtful amenities.
A Cut Above The Rest
For those guests seeking the ultimate in privacy and exclusivity, Mweya Safari Lodge offers numerous configurations of Tents to suit your needs and requirements.
Classic Tent Highlights:
🏞️ Spectacular patio with a unique view of Mweya Peninsula and the Kazinga Channel
🌬️ Refreshing environment with a built-in fan
🚿 En-suite bathroom block for added convenience
🌬️ Fans
Deluxe Tents:
🏞️ A Spectacular Large Patio with a captivating view of the Kazinga Channel
🔐 Enhanced privacy and spacious interiors
❄️ Air-conditioned comfort
Immerse yourself in the ultimate safari experience with our Classic and Deluxe Tents, where luxury meets the untamed beauty of nature.
Elevate your stay at Mweya Safari Lodge with unparalleled privacy and exclusivity. Our range of cottages caters to diverse needs and preferences, ensuring a tailored experience for each guest.
Luxury Redefined:
The Signature Cottages," exclusively crafted for those with a taste for luxury and exclusivity. Experience a cut above the rest with a spectacular view of the Kazinga channel and the Mweya Peninsula.
🏞️ A Spectacular Large Patio with a captivating view of the Kazinga Channel and the Mweya Peninsula
🔐 Enhanced privacy and spacious interiors
❄️ Air-conditioned comfort
Elevate your stay at Mweya Safari Lodge with unparalleled privacy and exclusivity. Our range of cottages caters to diverse needs and preferences, ensuring a tailored experience for each guest.
Family-Friendly Comfort:
🏡 Explore the comfort of our "Classic Cottages" - affordable options designed for families seeking a memorable stay.
🏡A kind bedroom and twin bedrooms, a living room and a Kitchen
🏞️ Spectacular view of Lake Edward
🔐 Enhanced privacy
Mahogany Springs Lodge | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
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.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
Your Rooms
Fast Facts
5 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili
No. Rooms: 12
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Cycling, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
We have 8 Superior Suites/Bandas. These can be single, twin, triple or quad.
All have private bathrooms, private terrace, hot water, power points, mosquito nets, luxury linen and are finished to a high standard. 24/7 power.
This Suite is ideal for groups or families. It is 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private lounge area, large raised private terrace. The Suite has various power points, hot water, mosquito nets, luxury linen and is finished to a high standard
We have 2 x family suites. New one opened 2022.
We have 2 Honeymoon Suite. They are similar to the Superior Suites but have a few little added touches including the Jacuzzi Bathtub in addition to the shower
Stunning main building containing a gif shop, beautiful bar, lounge area, restaurant, panoramic raised terrace, and wifi.
Twin, Double, Triple, or Quad
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private lounge. Ideal for families and groups
2 stunning Honeymoon Suites
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Private Vehicle (Available), Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
Babysitting Service, Credit Card Facilities, Foreign Exchange, Room Service
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Fine Dining, Garden Tours, Gorilla Tracking, High Tea, Massages, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Big 5, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Gorilla Tracking, Helicopter Rides, Hiking, Massages, Mountain Biking, River Cruises, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours
The Gorilla tracking starting point is located just 2 minutes away from Mahogany Springs. This experience will remain in your memories forever and can not be put into words. $600 per permit per day.
A luxury Spa perched overlooking the river and forest. This Opatra London Spa offers luxurious facials, massages and foot treatments. Pre-booking is highly recommended.
Opatra uses the latest devices and cutting edge technology to deliver high-end skin care treatments and products.
Mahogany Springs is a bird watchers dream. Located on an open piece of land with a river running through. it is the ideal lodge for any keen bird watchers. Mahogany Springs also offers complimentary tours around their extensive gardens with their resident bird watching expert.
All clients can visit the school free of charge. It is 2 minutes away from Mahogany Springs by car or a 7 minute walk.
We support various community projects that our clients can visit all around the area
Located around 3 minutes away from Mahogany Springs this hospital is led by a phenomenal team of International doctors. Visit the hospital and learn all about the challenges and accomplishment's of running a hospital in a remote area like Bwindi.
Spend time with the Batwa/Pygmy tribe, one of the oldest tribes in the world. Learn all about their culture and traditions from mock hunting techniques, fire making, tree house building and more.
This escorted walk in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, traces the river up into the park, where 3 beautiful waterfalls can be found along the way.
Along the way you will see various wildlife including many bird species.
Spend time down by our river. The magical Munyanga river runs through Mahogany Springs. You can go for a lovely stroll along its banks or simply relax with an ice cool drink and let us serve you.
This amazing guided walk will take you all the way through to the South side of the Forest (Nkuringo). The walk can take 3-5 hours and is an experience never to be forgotten. Your luggage will be carried through the forest for you or can be driven around if you have a large amount. You will then have the experience of sleeping on both sides of the forest which are totally unique with their own views and of course different Gorilla Groups.
Our restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dining available. It can be setup for Groups or clients who want private meals. We cater to all dietary requirements.
Large eye catching Bar serving a wide selection of drinks and nibbles.
Mihingo Lodge | Lake Mburo National Park
Mihingo Lodge is a peaceful and exclusive retreat adjacent to Lake Mburo National Park and features twelve comfortable rooms which are built on wooden platforms. Each luxury tented room is nestled on a private piece of the lodge's property, enabling guests to enjoy the tranquil environment in complete seclusion. Placed in varied settings, some rooms are situated in a forest, some with a lake view, and some on rocky outcrops. The lodge offers a variety of amenities that include a cosy main dining area as well as an infinity swimming pool. Aside from lounging by the pool, enjoying the sounds of nature, or watching nearby wildlife, guests can also avail themselves of the numerous activities offered by Lake Mburo National Park and Mihingo Lodge that include boat trips on Lake Mburo, savannah walks, walking with giraffe, game drives in Lake Mburo National Park, and horse back safaris.
Your Stay
1 Night
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
Your Rooms
1x Luxury room
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 12
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Cycling, Flora, Gourmet, Nature, Relaxation, Sports, Wildlife
Tented Room with Thatched Roof, Wooden Floor and built Bathroom
Mihingo Lodge has 12 luxury, tented rooms designed to provide guests with privacy and tranquillity. Each room has its own unique charm and character, whether it is nestled in forest, overlooking the lake, perched on a rocky outcrop or down by the water hole. Although no two rooms are the same, Suni and Ralph have ensured they all share stunning views and provide guests with a light and airy sanctuary and a feeling of being alone in the bush.
Each spacious canvas tent is equipped with en-suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water, showers, and flush loos. The rooms have been sensitively designed to complement the local environment with great attention to detail. The doorways are framed by stunning pieces of dead olive wood found on the land.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Kiddies Club, Laundry Service (Available), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle (Available), Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Detached Private Bathroom, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Credit Card Facilities, Room Service
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Cycling, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Viewing Hide, Game Walks, Horse Riding, Horse-back Safaris, Massages, Night Drives, Safaris, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Boating, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Horse Riding, Horse-back Safaris, Massages, Mountain Biking, Safaris, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Horse Safaris in and around Lake Mburo National Park
Mihingo Lodge has been operating horse safaris inside Lake Mburo National Park since 2009. We carefully adjust the rides according to the riding skills of each group; for beginners and inexperienced riders we only walk the horses. In fact, a walk on a horse is the best way to view game. It is peaceful and relaxing, and you get very close to the animals. For advanced riders there are also lovely stretches for trotting and cantering. We have 1 thoroughbreds (16 hands, weight limit 90kg), 2 five-year-old thoroughbred/ warmblood crossbreds (17 hands, weight limit 100kg), 3 thoroughbred/ Ethiopian pony crossbreds (13 hands, weight limit 75kg) and 2 tough Ethiopian ponies (12 hands, weight limit 60kg), in total 8 horses.
Inside Lake Mburo National Park where we ride on some fantastic routes. One of the best rides in the park is a 3- to 4-hours ride into Acacia valley where we often find the Rothschild giraffe. It is a fantastic feeling being close to the giraffe on horseback.
Horse safaris are an exciting way to see the wildlife around Mihingo Lodge. Without any engine sound and fumes you feel part of nature and often get the chance to see the more timid animals. It is an exhilarating experience not to be missed. We sometimes see Rothschild’s giraffe, eland, and buffalo and nearly always warthog, topi, impala, bushbuck, waterbuck, and zebra on our horse safaris, although this depends very much on the time of year and the rain fall in the area. Experiencing game from horseback is very special; zebra come towards you to check out the strange relative without
stripes. Even the normally very shy elands curiously look at the horses without running away, just keeping their distance. Mini Trappe who is one of the leading horse safari operators in Tanzania was amazed how beautiful the rids in Lake Mburo are.
Short Rides (1 to 2 hours):
One-hour rides are always done outside the park as it is not possible to reach good game viewing areas inside the park in such a short time. Even most 2 hours rides are mostly done outside the park as you will see more game outside the park on a short ride. If you are a very good rider and we canter a lot, we can reach some of the good areas in the Park in 2 hours but it is advisable to have more time.
Long Rides (3 to 4 hours):
If guests want to see giraffes and they are experienced riders, they will have a good chance if they book a 3- or 4-hours ride. For not experienced riders they need to book at least a 4-hours ride to make it into the areas where we find giraffes and back as they will mostly just be walking and maybe testing a bit of trotting. My favorite ride is a 4-hours ride on to Warukiri Ridge in the middle of the Park with lovely views into different valleys in the park and long canters in Research valley. From Warukiri Ridge you can see 8 of the lakes surrounding Lake Mburo National Park and in the rainy season the waterhole at the end of the ridge attracts buffalo and eland and sometimes you can even find a hippo in this waterhole on top of a hill.
Our maximum weight limit for guests is 100 kg, but most of our horses cannot carry more than 80 kg or less. We provide fully adjustable helmets in all sizes and chaps, and ride with English style saddles. We recommend that you wear long trousers and strong shoes, if possible, with heels. We are not taking more than six guests out at a time, but this depends on the weight of the riders and the availability of the horses. All our rides are accompanied by at least one experienced horse guide, but in most cases, there are two guides accompanying each ride.
Nearly all our guests absolutely loved the horse safaris no matter if experienced or first-time riders! For further information please contact our managers and reservations team on reservations@mihingolodge.com, call them on +256 752 410 509 or have a look at our website www.mihingolodge.com.
Please note that guests staying at Mihingo Lodge always have priority when it comes to rides, and we can’t book rides for guests staying in other lodges in advance and can only confirm a booking for guests not staying with us the evening before a morning ride and at midday on the same day of an afternoon ride if we have availability.
If you don’t feel like spending any more time in a car and you’re are not too comfortable on a horse then hire one of our good quality mountain bikes to explore the bush.
If you’re adventurous and like to keep fit, grab a bike and explore the sandy tracks outside the Park. You can hire one of our Mihingo guides to join you on your ride and make sure you don’t get lost! Tracks are suitable for a gentle family ride out taking in the wildlife all around but there is plenty for the more extreme riders to explore. Drive off the larger roads on to narrow animal paths and clamber over termite mounds while you put our bikes through their paces!
As we only have 2 bikes for kids please book early to avoid disappointment. Most of the year there is just as much wildlife beyond the borders of the Park as there is inside. You’re very likely to see zebra, impala, warthogs as well as a variety of other antelope.
Mountain Bike Safaris inside the Park can also be arranged.
Walking Safaris are a magical way to experience the bush. They allow you to notice smaller details often overlooked when in a car or riding a horse.
Within the Park:
All walks in the park must be accompanied with an armed UWA guide. You can technically walk anywhere in the park once a guide is in attendance. The most popular walks are inside the park, walking with giraffes, which is an incredible experience walking along with the totally habituated giraffe. You can get as close as 10 meters to these gentle giants. Longer walks onto Warukir Ridge are also possible with fantastic views and lots of wildlife.
Outside the Park:
You may take a walk with a Mihingo guide outside the park where you will often see just as many animals as inside. A 2 hour walk down the hill and into the valleys around the lodge is a great way to explore the area.
There are many beautiful drives to explore in the Park either heading out yourself with a map, with a guide or hiring the lodge open sided Land Rover or our stretch Land Cruiser. Research Track is one of our favourite drives where you are likely to see buffalo wallowing in the mud, zebra, impala, topi, bush buck and warthog.
For spectacular views, park at the bottom of Kazuma look-out and walk up to the top; from here the view is stunning and you can see 5 lakes including Lake Mburo. For some 4 x 4 driving during the rainy season Eland track is the most challenging.
Feel like doing nothing and relaxing to the maximum? Full body massages are available, taking approximately 1 hour. It is possible for two people to enjoy massages at the same time in our dedicated massage rondavel which is situated in the forest with birds and butterflies fluttering past.
Mihingo lodge has a hide about 40 metres to the south of the waterhole and saltlick visible from the dining room. One can easily spend several hours watching wildlife come and go and capture great pictures if you are quiet.
The 15 minute trail is signposted from below the dining room as ‘hide’.
If you travel a few further metres beyond the hide, you will find a second secret shelter known as the den. If you are feeling adventurous then quietly sneak along the path and crawl on your knees to reach inside this exciting new cavern, located even nearer to the watering hole.
If you are feeling extra energetic our Mihingo guides would love to take you out on a run roaming across the community lands (outside the park).
From 5km – 15km we will tailor the experience to meet your needs.
Mihingo Lodge has a hard surface tennis court a short walk from the main area. We have tennis rackets and balls for any of the guests who would like to play.
Lake Mburo is one of the few parks where you can go on a night game drive! At night there is a whole variety of animals that you would not see in the day including bush pigs, genet cat and white tailed mongoose to mention but a few. Night drives also give you the best chance of finding leopards, spotted hyena. It is an interesting experience out at night with a spotlight, an unusual twist on your regular game drives.
Please inform us in time, so we can organize your night drive as it is mandatory to have a UWA guide for all night drives. Also, there are only a limited number of spotlights so get in touch as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Night drives can be done in your own vehicle or in the Mihingo safari vehicle.
Hire a bike or take a short drive to one of the schools we support and see for yourself the work this school is doing for many of the children in the community. The parents in the community also contribute to the running of the school and often fees are waivered for orphans. Spend an hour interacting with the children, talking to the teachers or even running some of the games and activities you used to do at school. There is no charge for the school visit, but any donation or kind hearted gesture is appreciated, be it a few pens & books to sponsoring a student’s schooling.
A boat trip on Lake Mburo is the best way to see the lake and its inhabitants. It is particularly good for water birds (especially Finfoot, White-backed Heron and Fish Eagles) but you will also come across hippos, crocodiles and other animals coming down for a drink.
The boat trip takes approximately 1½ hours. Lifejackets are available at the landing site also in children’s sizes. The boat is small, holding a maximum of fourteen and has a covered roof.
Boat trips leave at 8am, 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm and 5.30pm
To get children interacting more with the environment and leave them enthused about the bush and its animals, Mihingo Lodge offers a bush experience for kids. On a two hours excursion, we can get them out interacting and learning about the bush and its animals. If you are interested in this for your children (or just want a few hours’ peace & quiet!) please speak to us to organise a bush experience.
We can combine a walking safari, a mountain bike safari or a horse ride starting at Mihingo Lodge with a bush breakfast.
Mihingo Lodge is one of the few places in Africa where you can watch thick-tailed Gallagos in their natural environment. These are a nocturnal primate species that have become very used to our guests and come to the platform below the bar most evenings.
We are very strict and only give them 2 small pieces of banana to ensure that they still have to forage for their own food which includes fruit, lizards, moths and other insects.
We never allow anyone to touch the Gallagos or take photos with a flash as this can easily damage their eyes. You will be able to see the thick-tailed Gallagos interacting with each other.
Bush babies hide during the day in order to avoid contact with predators such as eagles and large snakes and to avoid competing with Vervet monkeys for resources. Since they are easily captured on the ground they mostly stay in trees and rely on their extraordinary jumping abilities.