Silverback mountain gorilla feeding in lush green Bwindi forest — Mwanzo Tours Uganda

Mwanzo means The Beginning · Kampala, Uganda

Travel that changes you, and stays.

Premium Uganda safari tours and gorilla trekking for conscious European travellers, not bucket-list Africa. Small groups of 6 to 10, locally led, with measurable impact through the Serah Foundation.

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100%Locally owned & operated

UTBLicensed safari guides

AMREFEmergency evacuation support

6 to 10Small groups max

SerahEvery booking contributes

Find your perfect Uganda safari

Tell us what you're looking for, we'll match you with the right itinerary or design something bespoke.

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Depth + Adventure Gorillas, chimps, Big Five, slow enough to feel it, not a checklist.

Impact + Luxury Premium comfort with a direct line to Serah Foundation communities.

Local + Global Anthony on the ground in Uganda. Hanna building trust in Europe.

Solo + Together Couples, friends, or alone, every journey tailored to you.

Where the forest breathes and the savanna opens

Your footage. Your guides. Your moments, chimps in Kibale, lions on the plains, rhinos at Ziwa, golden monkeys in the mist. Walking safaris, not just game drives.

Mountain gorilla mother and juvenile in Bwindi

Mountain Gorillas · Bwindi

One hour that changes everything

Habituated families. Permits secured. Expert local guides.

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Chimp tracking certificate with UWA ranger in Kibale

Chimpanzees · Kibale

Primate forests

Chimp tracking woven into every circuit.

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Golden-hour game drive in Queen Elizabeth or Murchison Falls

The Big Five

Queen Elizabeth · Murchison · Ziwa

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Guests on safari vehicle roof hatch during game drive

Walking Safaris

Forest treks & bush walks

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Your safari funds real care, not a marketing line

Serah Foundation is a registered CBO co-founded by Anthony and Esther Kiweewa. When a mother is imprisoned in Uganda, her children often have no verified caregiver. Serah finds them, re-enrols them in school, and works toward family reunification.

SerahRegistered CBO · Est. 2019

4Districts in central Uganda

€1Per day · meals & school

YouEvery booking contributes

Serah Foundation serahfoundation.org

Three flagships. Fourteen curated packages. One standard of care.

Curated depth, not an overwhelming catalogue. Intimate groups of 6 to 10 guests. Human titles, clear inclusions, permits secured on your behalf.

Women's Journeys

Women Who Say Yes

Dedicated departures · female guides · adventure + softness

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B2B · Custom

Impact & Leadership Retreats

Regenerative leadership · Serah immersion

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University

Student Programs

ESG field immersion · internships

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Safari packages, scroll to explore

10-Day Big 5, Gorillas & Chimps

10 days

From $3,713

3-Day Gorilla & Batwa

3 days

From $1,575

7-Day Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife

7 days

From $3,128

3-Day Gorilla Trek Bwindi

3 days

From $1,431

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Uganda · Operations

Anthony Kiweewa

Raised by a childcare foundation. Co-founded Serah Foundation so the door stays open for the next child.

Europe · Strategy

Hanna Lukács

Sustainability specialist, regenerative tourism and the Serah partnership. Profile →

Mwanzo means The Beginning, born from one child's story, built to keep the door open. Read our story →

Built for conscious travellers from Europe

Netherlands · Germany · Belgium · Scandinavia. Hanna shapes positioning and trust; Anthony delivers transformation on the ground.

🇳🇱 NetherlandsSchiphol routes · € pricing · conscious travel 🇩🇪 GermanyFrankfurt · Munich · Sommerferien timing 🇧🇪 BelgiumBrussels · EUR quotes · same Serah impact 🇸🇪 ScandinaviaStockholm · Copenhagen · conscious travel

How to book gorilla permit 2026

UWA steps · peak vs low season · Mwanzo handles it.

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Gorilla permit cost 2026

$800 peak · $600 low season · full breakdown.

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Bwindi sectors guide

Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, Nkuringo, which suits you.

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Uganda safari cost breakdown

Permits, lodges, transport, transparent pricing.

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Best time for Uganda safari

Dry seasons & permit windows.

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Uganda vs Rwanda

Permits, trip length, which suits you.

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Traveler reviews

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"This tour through Uganda wasn't just a holiday, it was a journey straight into the heart of Africa. The Serah Foundation visit was worth more than gold."

Elena · Netherlands

"Anthony came along the whole 8 days. Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, gorilla trekking, genuine, not commercial. Whatever safari you wish, Mwanzo can make it happen."

Evelyne · Private safari