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 [...]
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European Ambassadors on Cultural Tour in Karamoja
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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 -
Kara-Tunga ft Sustainable Uganda Tour Operator
The United Nations General Assembly declared 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development recalling the potential of tourism. During 12 months the organisation features international sustainable tourism initiatives including ourselves. Read the full feature on the campaign website Tourism4Develoment.com Kara-Tunga Arts & Tours For long, tourism in Uganda has been focused on [...] More -
Lonely Planet on Karamoja, Off the Beaten Track Uganda
The far less-travelled route up to Kidepo National Park heads through the wilds of Karamojaland in the eastern reaches of Uganda, a two- or three-day journey that takes you though some of the most stunning scenery in the country. You'll pass by timeless by timeless planins peppered with tall jagged peaks and fields ablaze with [...] More -
Uganda’s first Bicycle Tour de Karamoja
An exciting new project is about the get shape. In partnership with Bicycles for Humanity Karamoja, iEmpowerment founding father Pat Montani and English former professional racing cyclist and present day Tour de France commentary Paul Sherwen. In October this year we will test-drive the route with the organising team and announce the dates for the [...] More -
Karamoja Cultural Heritage Education Programme
We're happy to announce that we're proud partners of Cross Cultural Foundation Uganda (CCFU) Cultural Heritage Education Programme in the Karamoja region. Heritage conservation and cultural rights are threatened by the forces of globalisation and and many survival needs. This programme reflects a need to raise public consciousness of Karamoja's culture, not only as a [...] More -
Birding in Uganda’s Northeastern Karamoja
Birding in Uganda's Northeastern Karamoja - Birders have featured the Karamoja region as 'Undiscovered Outback of Uganda' and 'A truly unique birding Environment' due to the magnificent scenery, remarkable tribal cultures, birds and wildlife that you won’t see elsewhere in Uganda. Karamoja is located to the south of Kidepo Valley National Park in an arid belt [...] More
