Robin Y, Nov 2022 - Kara-Tunga is one of the most unique experiences i have had. So different from the rest of Uganda, at the top of the Mountains on the Kenya-Uganda escarpment, the views are breath taking. I expected the camp to be very minimalist, but the staff were amazingly attentive. The food was [...]
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Kara-Tunga Eco-Camps is one of My Most Unique Experiences
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Expedition Planning training for Warrior Nomad Trail
Tour operators and trip planners from Mount Rwenzori, Mount Elgon and Karamoja sub-region Warrior Nomad Trail are participating in a workshop "Expedition Planning". They're covering subjects like: Principles and philosophy of expedition planning, supplies and food, route and Itinerary, logistics and group dynamics. This training is organised by Dutch hiking travel agent Bergwandelen.com and supported [...] More -
Kara-Tunga wins Columbus Travel Hero of the Year Award 2022
Kara-Tunga wins Columbus Magazine's Travel Hero of the Year Award 2022. Columbus Travel Magazine: "Theo, with his travel organization Kara-Tunga and the Karamoja Tourism Academy, is fully committed to making the culture and nature of the Ugandan region of Karamoja known to a wider audience and to developing it in a sustainable way as a [...] More -
Building Partnerships in France for Warrior Nomad Trail
Bonjour de France! I'm looking back at an inspiring first day building partnerships in tourism and sustainable development for Warrior Nomad Trail initiative. This trip is supported by Ambassade de France en Ouganda. My trip started in the historical city of Colmar, where I'm attending the colourful "Salon International du Tourisme et des Voyages" with [...] More -
Timu Eco-Camp, Remote place with Outstanding Views
Gwen AndKirsty, Nov 2022 - We stopped on our way from Kidepo to Moroto. Timu Eco-Camp is at the end of a ridge and you have 360 views from East to West. The winds were strong (as it happens during season change) but our tent was protected from the winds as it was on the [...] More -
Film premiere: “Ateker” documentary to South Sudan
Watch the award winning documentary "Ateker" about reuniting people across borders in South Sudan, Karamoja Uganda, Turkana Kenya and Ethiopia. The documentary makers aim at fostering peace, preserving our cultural heritage and promoting cross-border tourism. Ateker Caravan Kara-Tunga is inviting you to the Ateker Caravan heading to Nyangatom community in Ethiopia. The Caravan is taking [...] More -
Kara-Tunga Co-founder nominated Travel Hero of the Year
Kara-Tunga's co-founder Theo Vos is nominated for the Oscars of the Dutch travel world; Columbus Travel Awards 2022. The editors of Columbus Travel called on travelers to nominate organizations and individuals for the Columbus Travel Awards, the Oscars of the world of travel. The purpose of the Awards is to celebrate exceptional initiatives and individuals [...] More -
Dutch Ambassador to Uganda flags off Tour of Karamoja 2022
Saturday 21st October 2022 - The Dutch ambassador flagged off the Tour of Karamoja and launched the Warrior Nomad Trail. Through eco-tourism development Kara-Tunga Tours fosters peace, prosperity, conservation and creates jobs in the Karamoja region. Additionally, the Tour supports 20 girls to access education through Ride 4 Girl Child initiative. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRuo6U4H4eM Source: Twitter More -
Launch Karamoja Hospitality and Site Guiding Training
This week we officially kickstarted the skilling of 75 youth from Karamoja in hospitality, tourism and site guiding. Uganda is one of world's youngest countries and is facing a huge challenge with its unemployed youth. On the contrary, there's a lack of skilled staff in the tourism and hospitality sector in the country. As Karamoja [...] More -
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 [...] More
