Mwanzo means The Beginning · Kampala, Uganda
Uganda Safari Tours and Gorilla TrekkingTravel that changes you, and stays.
Premium Uganda safari tours and gorilla trekking for conscious European travellers, not bucket-list Africa. Small, private groups, never a big bus tour. Locally led, with measurable impact through the Serah Foundation.
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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 Gorillas · Bwindi
One hour that changes everything
Habituated families. Permits secured. Expert local guides.
Gorilla trekking →
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
Three flagships. Fourteen curated packages. One standard of care.
Curated depth, not an overwhelming catalogue. Small, private groups, never a big bus tour. Human titles, clear inclusions, permits secured on your behalf.
Women's Journeys
Women's Circle on Wheels
Dedicated women-only departure · adventure + softness
10 to 24 February 2027. Women only. €3,500 with gorilla trekking, or €3,000 with a guided Bwindi hike.
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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. Anthony and the Mwanzo team plan every journey and deliver it 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 2027
UWA steps · sectors · Mwanzo handles it.
Read →Gorilla permit cost 2027
$800 from 1 January 2027 · full breakdown.
Read →Bwindi sectors guide
Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, Nkuringo, which suits you.
Read →Uganda safari cost 2027
3, 7 and 10-day examples, transparent pricing.
Read →Best time for Uganda safari
Dry seasons & permit windows.
Read →Uganda vs Rwanda
Permits, trip length, which suits you.
Read →What our guests say
Rated 4.9/5 from 9 reviews on SafariBookings (25 October 2026).
“So happy I booked with Mwanzo Tours. … I had a great time, felt safe and was treated like a queen.”
“Tracking gorillas and chimps in the wild was already a dream come true, but the experience went far beyond wildlife.”
“A unique feature of our safari was spotting the famous tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector.”
Tours to Uganda: quick answers
Planning tours to Uganda from Europe, North America or Australia? These are the questions we answer most often from our office in Kampala. Planning in German? Read Uganda Rundreise mit Gorilla Trekking.
What are the best tours to Uganda for first-time visitors?
Most first-time visitors choose 8 to 12 days combining gorilla trekking in Bwindi, chimpanzees in Kibale and game drives in Queen Elizabeth or Murchison Falls. See our 14 Uganda safari packages.
How much does a gorilla permit cost in Uganda?
$800 per person for foreign non-residents in 2027. A chimpanzee permit in Kibale costs $300. Read the full gorilla permit cost guide.
Is Mwanzo Tours a licensed Uganda tour operator?
Yes. Mwanzo Tours Uganda is based in Ntinda, Kampala, and licensed by the Uganda Tourism Board, licence UTB/RTT/TT/2023/100873. Read how we protect your booking.
Do you run women-only tours to Uganda?
Yes. Women's Circle on Wheels runs 10 to 24 February 2027, at €3,500 with gorilla trekking or €3,000 with a guided Bwindi hike.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Uganda?
No, a yellow fever certificate is no longer required for entry. Travel insurance is not included in our quotes, so please arrange your own cover.
Traveler reviews
Trusted on TripAdvisor, SafariBookings & Google
1,000+
Happy travellers since founding
"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."
"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."
"From booking to farewell, every aspect was meticulously planned. Five stars, a journey of a lifetime."
Your safari specialists
International-standard planning, with a team that lives this country every day.
Anthony Kiweewa
Founder · UgandaOperations, permits, community access & on-ground excellence.
Hanna Lukács
Co-founder · EuropeNL, DE, BE & Scandinavia planning · sustainability.
Maria Mwesigwa
Lead guide · Women's journeysOne of Uganda's few female safari guides.
Daniel
Senior guide · 25 yearsQueen Elizabeth born & bred, wildlife intuition.
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