5th October 2022 (Kaabong District) – Kara-Tunga Arts & Tours and partner USAID/RTI International officially launched the first two Eco Camps in Kidepo Landscape on Wednesday 5th October 2022.
Tourist itineraries often overlook the Karamoja region because of its lack of accommodation and trained hospitality staff. Kara-Tunga has played a big part in changing that narrative by promoting the emerging eastern Uganda tourism circuit and the uniqueness and diversity of this region.
With support from USAID’s Biodiversity for Resilience project, Kara-Tunga is developing three eco camps that will provide attractive new domestic and international tourism destinations for travellers who seek off-the-beaten-path, immersive cultural experiences and wilderness adventures. Kara-Tunga’s strong relationship with local communities and the tourism ecosystem in the area will enable the company to provide the training and experience the local communities need to support an upcoming tourist destination in the long run.
Through these efforts, not only will tourists have a more comfortable and exciting experience in this part of the country, but they will bring much needed revenue to the surrounding communities and strengthen conservation of the unique landscape.
The Tour of Karamoja is more than just a bike event. It is an opportunity to experience the rich culture and stunning scenery of least travelled East Africa. Riders will meet different cultures, see untouched landscapes and create opportunities for the most vulnerable girls in this area.
We’re happy to share our progress in developing community-driven tourism enterprises near Uganda’s three national parks: Lake Mburo, Murchison Falls, and Kidepo Valley.
Endiro Coffee gives a refresher training to Endiro Coffee Trailhead staff at Kara-Tunga’s Karamoja Safari Camp in Moroto. Kara-Tunga and Endiro Coffee are both social enterprises and believe in doing business and doing good. Read more about their partnership called Endiro Coffee Trailhead.
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?
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Official Launch of Kara-Tunga Eco Camps in Kidepo Landscape
5th October 2022 (Kaabong District) – Kara-Tunga Arts & Tours and partner USAID/RTI International officially launched the first two Eco Camps in Kidepo Landscape on Wednesday 5th October 2022.
Tourist itineraries often overlook the Karamoja region because of its lack of accommodation and trained hospitality staff. Kara-Tunga has played a big part in changing that narrative by promoting the emerging eastern Uganda tourism circuit and the uniqueness and diversity of this region.
With support from USAID’s Biodiversity for Resilience project, Kara-Tunga is developing three eco camps that will provide attractive new domestic and international tourism destinations for travellers who seek off-the-beaten-path, immersive cultural experiences and wilderness adventures. Kara-Tunga’s strong relationship with local communities and the tourism ecosystem in the area will enable the company to provide the training and experience the local communities need to support an upcoming tourist destination in the long run.
Through these efforts, not only will tourists have a more comfortable and exciting experience in this part of the country, but they will bring much needed revenue to the surrounding communities and strengthen conservation of the unique landscape.
Read the full press release: Promoting Community Conservation through Eco-friendly Accommodation in the Kidepo Landscape
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