It’s such an honor to receive a special recognition by Ekkula Pearl of Africa Tourism Awards for doing the unthinkable and spearheading the development of tourism to our region aimed at improving livelihoods of our communities.
This recognition goes entirely to Kara-Tunga, Karamoja Tours family and partners who are tirelessly working towards a regenerative regional tourism sector in Karamoja.
What is Ekkula Tourism Awards Uganda?
The annual Ekkula Tourism Awards Uganda (Ekkula a Ugandan word that means ‘treasure’), coalesced the who’s who of the Ugandan Tourism Industry, including the government of Uganda.
The message of Ekkula Tourism Awards Uganda
Featuring in our first episode of Ekkula Tourism Awards Uganda with weekly Recognitions is the unsung hero THEO VOS MODO JOSHUA from Karamoja Sub Region.
This week we reflect on Theo, the founder of Kara-tunga a social enterprise that is uniquely rethinking tourism in Karamoja and fostering inclusivity; and conservation by creation of alternative livelihoods through tourism.
Theo developed destination Karamoja from the grassroots to offering over 26 community tourism activities.
He has rendered over 70 international publications including the first Karamoja destination promotion film, graduated 435 youth in his tourism Academy, with a network of 25 skilled site guides, 17 community groups representing 600 families and has hosted 5,000 tourists over its 6 years of existence. And even with this impact, to him, the journey has just begun.
Kara-Tunga recently launched it’s nonprofit Foundation aimed at increasing its impact and manage their developmental activities like the annual Tour of Karamoja Bicycle Event, Kara-Tunga, Karamoja Tours Community Tours, Karamoja Tourism Academy, Ateker Trail Tourist Trail and Karamoja Conservation Zones initiatives.
Kudos Theo ?????you are without a doubt worth acclaim, our Karamajong champion. ”
Thanks to Uganda Tourism Board-UTB, Explore Uganda, Uganda Wildlife Authority and MINISTRY OF TOURISM, WILDLIFE AND HERITAGE.
Saturday 21st October 2022 – The Dutch ambassador flagged off the Tour of Karamoja and launched the Warrior Nomad Trail. Through eco-tourism development Kara-Tunga Tours fosters peace, prosperity, conservation and creates jobs in the Karamoja region. Additionally, the Tour supports 20 girls to access education through Ride 4 Girl Child initiative.
Myself and 30+ friends were keen to explore destination Karamoja. We went for a hike up Mount Moroto, the mountain to likely areas for sight seeing. Owner Theo and other Guides like Brian, Peter, Paul and others delivered a fantastic experience. The hike was not too difficult but we covered different altitudes and habitats and …
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.
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Kara-Tunga Special Recognition Ekkula Tourism Awards Uganda
It’s such an honor to receive a special recognition by Ekkula Pearl of Africa Tourism Awards for doing the unthinkable and spearheading the development of tourism to our region aimed at improving livelihoods of our communities.
This recognition goes entirely to Kara-Tunga, Karamoja Tours family and partners who are tirelessly working towards a regenerative regional tourism sector in Karamoja.
What is Ekkula Tourism Awards Uganda?
The annual Ekkula Tourism Awards Uganda (Ekkula a Ugandan word that means ‘treasure’), coalesced the who’s who of the Ugandan Tourism Industry, including the government of Uganda.
The message of Ekkula Tourism Awards Uganda
Featuring in our first episode of Ekkula Tourism Awards Uganda with weekly Recognitions is the unsung hero THEO VOS MODO JOSHUA from Karamoja Sub Region.
This week we reflect on Theo, the founder of Kara-tunga a social enterprise that is uniquely rethinking tourism in Karamoja and fostering inclusivity; and conservation by creation of alternative livelihoods through tourism.
Theo developed destination Karamoja from the grassroots to offering over 26 community tourism activities.
He has rendered over 70 international publications including the first Karamoja destination promotion film, graduated 435 youth in his tourism Academy, with a network of 25 skilled site guides, 17 community groups representing 600 families and has hosted 5,000 tourists over its 6 years of existence. And even with this impact, to him, the journey has just begun.
Kara-Tunga recently launched it’s nonprofit Foundation aimed at increasing its impact and manage their developmental activities like the annual Tour of Karamoja Bicycle Event, Kara-Tunga, Karamoja Tours Community Tours, Karamoja Tourism Academy, Ateker Trail Tourist Trail and Karamoja Conservation Zones initiatives.
Kudos Theo ?????you are without a doubt worth acclaim, our Karamajong champion. ”
Thanks to Uganda Tourism Board-UTB, Explore Uganda, Uganda Wildlife Authority and MINISTRY OF TOURISM, WILDLIFE AND HERITAGE.
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