Art and Film changing Karamoja: Native Travel Festival and Kara-Tunga Arts & Tours are positively changing the image of Karamoja (northeast Uganda) through Art and Film. A few weeks ago we partnered with Native Travel Festival Karamoja to host the invited journalists and media creatives on a cultural tour. Today we're happy to read an [...]
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Art and Film changing Karamoja
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Fly & Drive Karamoja Kidepo Valley Safari
Drive through Karamoja and Fly back from Kidepo Valley National Park. Enjoy the best of both worlds by flying over Uganda’s most untouched region and driving back through the Savannah grasslands peppered with tall jagged peaks. Fly & Drive Rates The first Fly-in & Drive Back Safari we've designed is the 7 Days Best of [...] More -
Karamoja at Uganda stand during Vakantiebeurs
Kara-Tunga will be representing the Karamoja region of northeast Uganda at the largest Dutch holiday fair 'Vakantiebeurs' taking place in the Jaarbeurs venue located in Utrecht. We invite you to come and experience what Uganda has to offer and Karamoja in specific at the Vakantiebeurs: rich and diverse Cultures, Africa's most scenic Safari Parks, 1000 [...] More -
Karamoja lauded for producing quality honey
Delegates from IGAD member countries commended the honey processed in Karamoja for its quality. Member countries of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have said honey produced in the Karamoja sub-region is the best in the IGAD region (Uganda, Sudan, Kenya, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti, and Tanzania). The declaration was made during a meeting [...] More -
Local Filmmakers at Native Travel Festival in Karamoja
From 8-10 December 2017, we had a blast with an exchange visit of multidisciplinary Ugandan artists meeting Karimojong artists organised by Native Travel Festival and supported by Stichting DOEN. The day started with an inspiring round of discussions on 'The role of Art in the Development' and ended with a cultural tour and a visit [...] More -
European Ambassadors on Cultural Tour in Karamoja
European Ambassadors on Cultural Tour in Karamoja - This week we had the honour to host eight European Union Ambassadors and give them a warm cultural experience in Karamoja. EU Heads of Mission received a private tour through the ere (village) and an impressive dance and drama performance at dinner by Kasimary Primary School (regional [...] More -
Karamoja, Uganda’s Land of Warrior Nomads
Karamoja Uganda's Land of Warrior Nomads - National Geographic photographer David Pluth made his first trip to Karamoja and Kidepo Valley National Park in early 1997. It started as a simple picture book and got completely out of hand. Mr. Pluth took various trips to the wild East during a span of almost 10 [...] More -
Dutch Fashion Designer Jan Boelo inspired by Karamoja
We’re thrilled to host Dutch Fashion designer Jan Boelo in Karamoja (northeast Uganda) for a journey of inspiration aimed at learning more about Karimojong culture and fashion. About one year a go, Kara-Tunga founder Theo Vos and Jan Boelo met each other 'Groningen' (the northern province of The Netherlands) where they both grew up. They shared thoughts about creating an iconic [...] More -
Karamoja takes Crown Miss Tourism Uganda 2017-2018
Karamoja takes the Crown for Miss Tourism Uganda 2017-2018 with Queen Challa Elma Kapel from Kotido district. Words can't describe how proud we are to have the opportunity to show the rich cultural heritage and untouched natural beauty of Karamoja on an international platform through our very own tourism ambassador. This has been a historical [...] More -
British citizens given green light to travel to Karamoja Uganda
We're extremely excited to share the historical news that Karamoja has been declared as save to travel zone by the UK Government's Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). Under colonial rule the Karamoja region was a closed district and mobility restricted making it only accessible with a permit. During Amin’s reign the Karimojong people were suppressed [...] More
