Perched on a mist-laced ridge above one of the world’s oldest rainforests, Silverback overlooks a landscape shaped by birdsong, drifting cloud and ancient canopy. Home to almost half of the planet’s remaining mountain gorillas, this is a place where conservation is woven into community life and tourism alike. Rebuilt with a light environmental footprint, the lodge introduces contemporary African design and a commitment to responsible tourism.

Mountain gorillas remain critically endangered, but conservation strategies have supported population recovery. Strict trekking permits, limited visitor numbers and protection programmes all play a vital role. Silverback operates within this framework, ensuring every guest stay contributes directly to conservation outcomes and local livelihoods.

“Conservation has to be lived, not just spoken about,” says Tanya Madhvani, Founder of Marasa Africa. “Silverback represents a generational commitment to East Africa. We rebuilt it with humility, respecting the forest and ensuring what we create here protects what has existed for centuries.”

Located minutes from the Buhoma trailhead, the lodge offers access to Africa’s profound wildlife encounters. Gorilla trekking remains tightly controlled, with small groups guided by trained rangers to protect visitors and gorilla families.

“With every trek, guests understand they are part of something rare and deeply moving,” says Mike Sanders, Director of Operations at Marasa Africa. “The safeguards in place exist to protect this extraordinary species while ensuring tourism remains a positive force for conservation in Uganda.”

With 12 guest rooms overlooking the rainforest canopy, Silverback is intentionally intimate. Contemporary design frames the forest as the focal point, while hospitality and wellbeing create space for rest and reflection.

More than the reopening of a lodge, Silverback’s relaunch signals a new chapter for a flagship conservation property in one of Africa’s most significant landscapes.

Silverback 2026 lead in rates start from USD 2,100 per room per night.