Thursday 2 Sept 2021 – Kara-Tunga hosts EU Heads of Mission for 3rd consecutive time in Moroto with as topic Karamoja regional tourism development.
We had an inspiring afternoon with ?? European Ambassadors to Uganda, Uganda Wildlife Authority, National Forest Authority, UNESCO MAN Biosphere Reserve Committee and private sector stakeholders.
The main subjects for discussion were the challenges currently faced, the opportunities seen and the tourism development plans of the invited stakeholders.
The Belgium head of mission shared their interest in skilling of hospitality staff in addition to their support to the Karamoja regional tourism skills coordination platform. Germany is currently supporting a nation wide COVID-19 tourism recovery skilling program. Irish Aid has invested in improving infrastructure for vocational training. Italy is fully supporting the process of Mount Moroto to be declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO.
Kara-Tunga co-founder and host Theo Vos presents a brief history on regional tourism development.
Kasimary Primary School Dance and Drama Groups sang the Karamoja Anthem
Opening words by Kara-Tunga co-founder Florence Naduk and principal of Matany Girls Vocation School
German Head of Mission and European Head of Delegation
Dr Rossanigo presents the candidacy of Mt Morot for UNESCO MAN Biosphere Reserve
Ireland Deputy Head of Mission
Catering services by Karamoja Tourism Academy and Matany Girls Vocational School
Catering services by Karamoja Tourism Academy and Matany Girls Vocational School
A Karamojong village is also known as “Manyatta” or “Ere” meaning an enclosed residential area, surrounded by sharp thorns and with small entry points for people and a larger entry point for cattle. One Manyatta has multiple families and a communal space for cattle. The Karamojong reside in the largely permanent Manyattas during the wet …
Karamoja Safari featured in the Dutch and Belgium magazine called Columbus Travel Magazine. The magazine highlights a 20 pages travel report from climbing worlds Mt Elgon (4321m), an authentic cultural experience in Karamojaland and ending with an off the beaten path Wildlife Safari in Kidepo Valley National Park!
1st December 2022, Kampala Uganda – Kara-Tunga Tours received the Ekkula Pearl of Africa Tourism Awards for It’s contribution towards the development of Cultural Tourism in Uganda.
(Dutch) Televisie programma 3 Op Reis gaat op rondreis door Oeganda. In 3 afleveringen bezoeken zij de Berggorilla’s in Kibale Forest, slapen tussen de wilde dieren in Queen Elizabeth National Park en sluit zijn reis af in Jinja waar hij de woeste Nijl bedwingt tijdens het raften.
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EU Ambassadors meet Karamoja Tourism Stakeholders
Thursday 2 Sept 2021 – Kara-Tunga hosts EU Heads of Mission for 3rd consecutive time in Moroto with as topic Karamoja regional tourism development.
We had an inspiring afternoon with ?? European Ambassadors to Uganda, Uganda Wildlife Authority, National Forest Authority, UNESCO MAN Biosphere Reserve Committee and private sector stakeholders.
The main subjects for discussion were the challenges currently faced, the opportunities seen and the tourism development plans of the invited stakeholders.
The Belgium head of mission shared their interest in skilling of hospitality staff in addition to their support to the Karamoja regional tourism skills coordination platform. Germany is currently supporting a nation wide COVID-19 tourism recovery skilling program. Irish Aid has invested in improving infrastructure for vocational training. Italy is fully supporting the process of Mount Moroto to be declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO.
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