Marasa Africa's newest lodge in Uganda is Silverback Lodge. Recently purchased and in the process of a renovation, this 12-room will continue to be one of Bwindi's best values.

2. ABOUT MARASA AFRICA
The story of our journey to Uganda started over a century ago and from humble beginnings our activities
have grown from strength to strength in Uganda and beyond. At the forefront of industrial development
and business, we are now one of the largest diversified private-sector employers in East Africa, employing
over 10,000 people and providing a livelihood and supporting, both directly and indirectly, over 150,000
individuals in Uganda alone.
Despite our diversity and size, our family business continues to be proudly African and we continue to
recognize the key values that have contributed to our success by embracing the stakeholders and
communities in which we operate as our destiny is entwined with theirs. We strive to engage with and
empower these communities and ensure that we may continue to grow hand in hand with them
wherever possible.
Our vision to share our breathtaking country to those from beyond our borders and even to far away
shores led us to acquire and develop what we felt to be locations of outstanding natural beauty. Each of
these properties also represents the combination of the very best of what there is to offer at these
destinations. All of our hospitality properties have been consolidated under Marasa Holdings, and as we
expect to grow, Marasa will be one of the largest providers of high quality, comfortable, charming safari
lodges in East Africa.
“When it comes to your personal journey to Uganda or Kenya, we invite you to experience the beauty of
these two incredible destinations in one of our unique and comfortable properties. Whether in planning
your entire trip or staying at one of our well-appointed lodges, we graciously welcome you to the safari
experience of a lifetime. Discover for yourself what has attracted us to this most awesome region for over
four generations!
Our mission is to put the 'extra' in the extraordinary and by having that very special longstanding presence
and passion for East Africa, we are sure to surprise and delight you! Karibu!"
Mayur Madhvani Managing Director

3. Marasa Africa is the leading East African hospitality and safari brand to trade with. Marasa Africa Lodges
are characterized by their setting in scenic, wilderness spots; distinctive charm and high level of comfort.
In Uganda In Kenya
Mweya Safari Lodge - Located on a peninsula The Aberdare Country Club -The Aberdare
within the heart of the Queen Elizabeth National Country Club, only a two and a half hour drive
Park, Mweya Safari Lodge is surrounded by the northeast from Nairobi, is nestled on a slope of
magical Rwenzori Mountains aptly described as
the 'Mountains of the Moon'. Mweiga Hill in the Aberdare Highlands, part of the
Great Rift Valley
Paraa Safari Lodge - Established in 1954, Paraa
Safari Lodge is in Murchison Falls National Park. The Ark Lodge – Set in the heart of the Aberdare
The lodge is located in the north west of Uganda
over looking one of nature's best-kept secrets, National Park, iconic and yes, quirky, The Ark
the River Nile overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, which
attracts a host of awesome wildlife. Modeled after
Chobe Safari Lodge - Located in the Murchison Noah's Ark, The Ark has four viewing decks with
Falls National Park, this Five Star lodge is
undoubtedly the gem in Uganda's crown of balconies and lounges to provide superb game
tourism destinations. The breathtaking panoramic viewing from the comfort of the lodge. The
views, coupled with the sounds of the River Nile's animals come to you!
magnificent rapids, sets the scene for an
adventure that will impress even the most
discerning of visitors. The Mara Leisure Camp -Set in what is considered
Kenya's prime wildlife area, Mara Leisure Camp is
Silverback Lodge - The latest addition to the located along the Talek River, at the confluence of
Marasa Africa properties is Silverback Lodge, the Masai Mara's four wildlife-viewing areas, on
located in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi
Impenetrable Forest National Park in western the northern boundary of the Masai Mara Game
Uganda; Silverback Lodge is only a 5-minute walk Reserve.
to the National park and has sweeping views of
the valley and forests that surround it.

4. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, South Western Uganda

5. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in southwestern Uganda
• The park is part of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and is situated along the Democratic
Republic of Congo border next to the Virunga National Park and on the edge of the Albertine
Rift.
• It comprises 331 square kilometres (128 sq mi) of jungle forests and contains both montane
and lowland forest and is accessible only on foot.
• The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site.
• The forest is one of the richest ecosystems in Africa, and the diversity of species is a feature
of the park.
• The park provides habitat for some 120 species of mammals, 348 species of birds, 220
species of butterflies, 27 species of frogs, chameleons, geckos and many endangered species.
• Floristically Bwindi is amongst the most diverse forests in East Africa, with more than 1,000
flowering plant species including 163 species of trees and 104 species of ferns.
• The park is a sanctuary for colobus monkeys, chimpanzees and many birds (such as hornbills
and turacos).
• It is perhaps most notable for the 340 Bwindi gorillas, half the world's population of the
critically endangered Mountain Gorillas.
• There are four habituated Mountain Gorilla groups open to tourism: Mubare; Habinyanja;
Rushegura near Buhoma; and the Nkuringo group at Nkuringo.

6. Silverback Lodge and Uganda Map

7. Silverback Lodge

8. Accommodation
There are twelve rooms in total at Silverback Lodge
• 1 Single room
• 4 double rooms
• 7 twin rooms
These were built and designed using local materials, such as
forest vines, sisal rope and purple slate stone.
Each room has an en-suite bathroom (with hot water
showers) and comfortable chairs on the veranda for viewing
the flora and fauna that make up the surroundings in the
valley.

9. Single room

10. Double room

11. Twin room

12. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with hot water showers

13. Each room has comfortable chairs on the veranda for viewing the flora and fauna that make up
the surroundings in the valley.

14. The Lodge and Amenities
• The Restaurant
• The summit Bar
• The Terrace gardens

15. The Restaurant
The restaurant has unique and creative menus that are prepared by our Chef in our newly-
refurbished kitchen for your enjoyment and pleasure.. The dishes vary from local to
international, and the dining experience is as intimate as possible.

16. The Terrace Gardens

17. Summit Bar
The Summit Bar is well stocked and in a comfortable setting which is perfect for sharing the
day’s adventures of gorilla trekking, primate watching and bird viewing with family and friends.

18. Silverback Lodge is perched on high, atop the valley overlooking beautiful flora and fauna.

19. The sweeping Forest views!

20. Service with a smile!

21. A barbecue under the night skies can also be arranged upon request, and a bonfire is the
perfect place to warm up on those cooler evenings.

22. Activities
• Gorilla trekking
• Bird watching
• 6 varying trails for hiking & Nature walks
• Day and night trips to Queen Elizabeth National
Park (2 hour drive to Ishasha). We recommend
Mweya Safari Lodge within QENP.
• The Batwa Trail
• Mountain Bike Rides
• Community Hospital Visit

23. Gorilla trekking
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is home to more than half of the remaining mountain gorillas in the world. Through the
undergrowth and thick creepers of the dense Bwindi rainforest, track the famous mountain gorillas. Being in company with
the most peaceful, rare and most endangered of all the apes, is both a fascinating and humbling experience.

24. Bird watching
Bwindi impenetrable forest holds over 346 species of birds and contains 90% of all Albertine
Rift endemics, difficult or impossible to see in any part of East Africa. For the ornithologist,
close to 100 bird species can be identified in a day

25. Varying trails for hiking
The various trails provide walks and gives you an opportunity to see birds and primates,
pre-historic tree ferns, expansive views across the Park Nationale des Virungas. and on a
less foggy day, the Rwenzori mountains with the forest providing a spectacular backdrop.

26. The Bwindi Batwa Trail
This hands-on experience will open your eyes to another world - that of one of Uganda’s
longest forest surviving tribes. It will also show you what other wonders Bwindi
Impenetrable Forest has to offer, in the heart of gorilla land.

28. Marasa Africa.
Plot 96-98 5th Street Industrial Area
P. O. Box 22827 | Kampala | Uganda
Ph: +256 (0) 312 260260/1
+256 (0) 414 255992
Fax: +256 (0) 312 260262
reservations@marasa.net
www.marasa.net