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 MadhvaniManaging Director

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

Mweya Safari Lodge - Located on a peninsula within the heart of the Queen Elizabeth National Park, Mweya Safari Lodge is surrounded by the magical Rwenzori Mountains aptly described as the 'Mountains of the Moon'. Paraa Safari Lodge - Established in 1954, Paraa Safari Lodge is in Murchison Falls National Park. The lodge is located in the north west of Uganda over looking one of nature's best-kept secrets, the River Nile

Chobe Safari Lodge - Located in the Murchison Falls National Park, this Five Star lodge is undoubtedly the gem in Uganda's crown of tourism destinations. The breathtaking panoramic views, coupled with the sounds of the River Nile's magnificent rapids, sets the scene for an adventure that will impress even the most discerning of visitors. Silverback Lodge - The latest addition to the Marasa Africa properties is Silverback Lodge, located in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in western Uganda; Silverback Lodge is only a 5-minute walk to the National park and has sweeping views of the valley and forests that surround it.

In Kenya The Aberdare Country Club -The Aberdare Country Club, only a two and a half hour drive northeast from Nairobi, is nestled on a slope of Mweiga Hill in the Aberdare Highlands, part of the Great Rift Valley The Ark Lodge – Set in the heart of the Aberdare National Park, iconic and yes, quirky, The Ark overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, which attracts a host of awesome wildlife. Modeled after Noah's Ark, The Ark has four viewing decks with balconies and lounges to provide superb game viewing from the comfort of the lodge. The animals come to you!

The Mara Leisure Camp -Set in what is considered Kenya's prime wildlife area, Mara Leisure Camp is located along the Talek River, at the confluence of the Masai Mara's four wildlife-viewing areas, on the northern boundary of the Masai Mara Game Reserve.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, South Western Uganda

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.

Silverback Lodge and Uganda Map

Silverback Lodge

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.

Single room

Double room

Twin room

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

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

The Lodge and Amenities

• The Restaurant• The summit Bar• The Terrace gardens

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.

The Terrace Gardens

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.

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

The sweeping Forest views!

Service with a smile!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Marasa Africa.

Plot 96-98 5th Street Industrial AreaP. O. Box 22827 | Kampala | Uganda

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