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 [...]
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Launch Karamoja Hospitality and Site Guiding Training
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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 -
Fun first Tour of Karamoja Social Ride
The first Tour of Karamoja Social Ride was a great success and the perfect training for the event. Join us for the final Social Ride on 16th October and learn more about the annual event: www.tourofkaramoja.org Join the event on the Tour of Karamoja Facebook page for more info and the latest updates Special thanks [...] More -
Kara-Tunga Pioneers for Regenerative Tourism in Africa
The Belgian travel agent Joker Reizen mentions Kara-Tunga Tours as pioneer for Regenerative Tourism in Africa. Joker Reizen is the most celebrated sustainable travel agency of the Benelux, with a portfolio of positive impactful experiences all around the world. The article is written by their ViaVia Tourism Academy initiative, which we recently hosted in Karamoja [...] More -
Kara-Tunga Awarded Special Recognition by Ministry of Tourism
27th September 2022, at World Tourism Day Celebrations, Kara-Tunga Tours was recognized by the Government of Uganda Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry, Uganda for Its "Passion and Promotion of Community Tourism in Uganda". Kara-Tunga started from scratch to develop Karamoja into a must visit destination in Uganda. Thereby create job opportunities and preserve [...] More -
Sustainable Charcoal Production
We are looking back at an inspiring visit to Kijani Forestry in Gulu, which are revolutionising conservation through sustainable charcoal production. This is one of many strategical partnerships we are building to roll out our 'Karamoja Conservation Zone' initiative. This initiative aims at environmental conservation of places adjacent to protected areas through development of sustainable [...] More -
Kara-Tunga meets Mount Morot UNESCO MAB team
So energised after finally meeting Giorgio Andrian together with Catholic Diocese Moroto who are spearheading the designation process of Matheniko Wildlife Reserve and Mount Moroto into UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve. This international recognition will help to reinforce community-led development, sustainable mining practices and conservation of these cultural and environmental important areas for future generations. [...] More -
Warrior Nomad TrailIs Changing Lives in East Africa
Learn how East Africa's Warrior Nomad Trail is making a meaningful difference in East African nations like Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Sudan through tourism. The Warrior Nomad Trail offers travelers an authentic cultural experience and untamed outdoor adventure in East Africa’s least travelled areas. The cross-border tourist trail connects colorful people and remarkable places [...] More -
People of Karamoja take charge of their Tourism Future
The world is moving so fast and rural communities in developing areas like my Karamoja can be overwhelmed and overrun by tourist. The people of Karamoja have taken charge of their Tourism Future... Since tourism in Karamoja is still in its infancy, it is incredibly important to raise awareness, set expectations and develop guidelines now. [...] More -
Karamoja develops Uganda’s first Travel Manifesto and Pledge
Sustainable tourism is no longer enough. The people of Karamoja have embraced regenerative tourism to create a better world through travel. Since tourism in Uganda’s Karamoja sub-region is still in its infancy, it is incredibly important to raise awareness and to set expectations and guidelines now. Karamoja is the first place in East Africa where [...] More
