UWA recently embarked on the refurbishment and construction of accommodation facilities in Karamoja game reserves such as Matheniko and Pian Upe to enhance tourism in the region. Karamoja’s rocks are an attraction too as they stand out of the landscape. They include Kadam Rock in Nakapiripirit, Napak Rock in Napak District and Mount Moroto in [...]
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Ancestral Rock Paintings found in Karamoja
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World’s oldest ape fossil discovered in Karamoja
A team of researchers found a mutilated fossil, believed to be the remote cousin of Hominidae in volcanic ash on the slopes of Mt Napak, in Karamoja on July 18, 2011. The skull is believed to be between 19 and 20 million years old — about the time volcanic activities erupted in the region. The abundant [...] More -
The Karimojong Stool
When visitors go for tour in the Karamoja region, many times they get excited when they see stools made by the Karimojong. Many crave to possess a piece. It is fitting therefore that such an individual should know the intrinsic value of the stool as observed by the locals. The casual buyer usually will not [...] More -
Culture and Traditions in Karamoja Homestead
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 [...] More -
Gold Mining Boom in Karamoja Uganda
Gold Mining Uganda Karamoja: Ten years ago, no one envisioned the current magnitude of the mining boom in Karamoja sub-region, a region that is now popular for its vast mineral resources such as gold, marble, limestone, gypsum, etc. yet grappling with poverty. One visit to the gold and marble rich Rupa and Tapac sub-counties in [...] More -
Uganda’s best Stargazing Destination
Karamoja is silently Uganda's best Stargazing Destination. The majority of people live under light-polluted skies, not dark enough to see the Milky Way. But the Karamoja region of Uganda has transparent and clear skies for many nights a year that makes it the perfect destination for an unforgettable Stargazing Safari. More -
Karamoja Cultural Event Group Tour left an unforgettable Impression
Karamoja Cultural Event Group Tour - What happens when a trip you have always wanted to make comes for the right price? Subscribe, pack your bags and embark on the journey with strangers. That is exactly what I did when Kara-Tunga advertised this adventure. Kidepo Valley National Park Well, part of the Karamoja Cultural Event Tour [...] More
