Cooking, eating and talking together: The people in Karamoja's villages are taking in guests. The writer Maria Schiffer has never felt so close to a culture that is so foreign to her. Maria Schiffer (writer): In November 2022, I was preparing to research a reportage I originally wrote for GEO Magazine on community tourism. This [...]
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Karamoja Community Tourism in Germany’s Brigitte Magazine
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Warrior Nomad Trail featured in Ethiopian Airways Salamta Magazine
The Warrior Nomad Trail is featured as Off-The-Beaten-Path destination in Africa by Ethiopian Airways Selamta Magazine. How many African adventure trails forgo modern borders to follow in the footsteps of nomads and warriors, from thousands of years in the past? Uganda-based social enterprise Kara-Tunga is doing just that - using ancient pathways to celebrate the [...] More -
Visit Kara-Tunga at POATE Tourism Expo Uganda 2024
Join is for the 2024 edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE Tourism Expo Uganda) that will be taking place at Munyonyo Commonwealth Speke Resort in Kampala from 23 - 25 May 2024. Find us in the Main Exhibition Hall. More -
Screening Ateker Documentary in Kampala
GZK recently unveiled the mesmerising documentary “Ateker” by award winning filmmaker Edmond Tamale, in collaboration with Theo Vos of Kara-Tunga Tours, that provides rich cultural experiences and untamed outdoor adventure in Uganda’s Karamoja land. This cinematic journey delved into the cultural tapestry of East Africa, captivating audiences with its evocative storytelling. Following the screening, a [...] More -
Uganda Airlines feature Hiking in Karamoja Uganda
Uganda Airlines Magazine features Hiking in Karamoja, northeast Uganda - The mountains of Karamoja are an exciting alternative to the more strenuous climbs in East Africa with many of the same attractions, a milder climate, lower elevation and requires no special equipment or technical experience. The so-called Karamoja plateau is defined by a string of [...] More -
Video: Timu Eco Camp
Welcome to Timu Eco Camp, located near Kaabong, Uganda. Camp in our sturdy and comfortable two-person tents. All the facilities are present to make your stay comfortable without losing the outdoor vibe. There are eco-toilets, sinks, and a hot water bucket-shower is facilitated by the passionate staff. It's truly a unique experience! What else makes [...] More -
Video: Hike Mt Moroto and Karimojong Cultural Experiences
Watch another great video from our guests of Szívemben Született Afrika who travelled with us for one week in the Karamoja region. The first days were spent in Moroto at Kara-Tunga Safari Camp to experience the diverse cultures and landscapes of the region. Tours Explore our activities in Moroto and create your adventure or book [...] More -
Video: A Night at Morungole Eco Camp
Watch our guests from Hungary (Szívemben Született Afrika) stay at Morungole Eco Camp, located in the northernmost point of the Karamoja sub-region of Uganda. The five guests slept for two nights in the lazy camping tents located at the foothills of Mount Morungole. They hiked Mount Morungole with our experienced local guides and delivered Backpacks [...] More -
Video: Seatpacks for Morungole Primary School Students
Travel with a purpose - Kara-Tunga connects Uganda's most remote communities with the world, aimed at improving their lives and enriching travellers' experiences. Watch a non-profit from Hungary deliver 205 SeatPacks (an adjustable backpack, bamboo and canvas chair and desk) to children studying at Usake Community School in the Morungole Mountains, one of the northernmost, most [...] More -
Quoted by Human Rights in Tourism
Kara-Tunga co-founder Theo Vos was asked to share what the essence of meaningful and effective stakeholder engagement is for Kara-Tunga. And what should the travel industry pay attention to and how should they engage with organisations like Kara-Tunga? Human Rights in Tourism: "In conflict-stricken destinations, the indigenous communities are hungry for development but unaware of [...] More
