A joint team from the Field Museum, Roosevelt University, and Makerere University recently concluded an intensive mammal species inventory on the rugged slopes of Mount Morungole, Karamoja, from July 22nd to August 3rd, 2016. This expedition, documented under JCK 9900-10277, sheds new light on the diverse and often elusive mammal fauna inhabiting this remote and [...]
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Mount Morungole Mammal Species Inventory
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Preserving the Ik Culture Heritage Through Play: Matatu Card Game
The Ik people, a small ethnic group residing in the remote mountains of northeastern Uganda, possess a rich and fascinating cultural heritage. The Ik Cultural Heritage Initiative is committed to preserving and promoting this unique culture, particularly among the youth, while also making it accessible to a wider audience, including tourists. One innovative approach to [...] More -
Bats and Birds Research, Morungole
From January 23rd to February 9th, 2025, two consecutive research expeditions explored the biodiversity of the Moroto Conservation Zone, an initiative of the Kara-Tunga Foundation, situated on the western slopes of Mount Moroto in Morungole Sub County, Kaabong District. These surveys, conducted in close succession, provided a comprehensive snapshot of the region's avian and bat [...] More -
Bats and Birds Research, Mt Moroto
From January 23rd to 30th 2025, a team of international biodiversity scientists conducted a survey of bats, birds at the Moroto Conservation Zone initiated by Kara-Tunga Foundation on the western slopes of Mountain Moroto. The extended research period allowed for more comprehensive data collection and a wider range of species encountered. Scope The research encompassed [...] More -
Video: Impact of Ik Community Cultural Tourism Initiative
In honor of UNESCO Intangible Heritage Day, we're thrilled to launch a new video documentary highlighting the impact of the Kara-Tunga Foundation's Ik Community Cultural Tourism Initiative. This initiative empowers the Ik people, a remarkable indigenous minority group of just 7,000 residing in Uganda's Karamoja region, to preserve their rich cultural heritage and build a [...] More -
The Power of Community-Driven Tourism in Uganda
We're happy to share our progress in developing community-driven tourism enterprises near Uganda's three national parks: Lake Mburo, Murchison Falls, and Kidepo Valley. Tourist trends As travelers increasingly seek sustainable and immersive experiences, these enterprises offer a unique opportunity for positive impact. Especially their ability to offer these experiences in the community conservancies and forest [...] More -
Launch Karamoja Destination Management Plan
We are proud to present the Karamoja Tourism Destination Management Plan (DMP) for Uganda's emerging tourism destination 'Karamoja'. The DMP is a roadmap for turning Karamoja into a thriving sustainable tourist destination in Uganda. Download the Karamoja Tourism Development Plan 2024-2023 Download, Karamoja Destination Management Plan Karamoja Tourism Alliance (formerly named Karamoja Tourism and [...] More -
Launch of New Community-based Tourism Experiences
The Kara-Tunga Foundation and UKARIMU Academy, in partnership with USAID’s Biodiversity for Resilience (B4R) Activity, announce the launch of 12 new community-based tourism experiences at three Ugandan national parks. Rurambira Community Conservancy (RCC) - Lake Mburo National Park Got Apwoyo - Murchison Falls National Park KKAKKA - Kidepo Valley National Park These experiences were unveiled [...] More -
Update Ik Community Cultural Heritage Project
At Kara-Tunga Foundation, we are proud to be working alongside the British Council's Cultural Protection Fund to protect the unique language and culture of the Ik community in North-East Uganda. The Ik people possess a rich heritage facing challenges due to marginalization and displacement. Their language carries a wealth of stories and myths that guide [...] More -
Revitalization Karamoja Tourism Hospitality Association (KATHA)
During the Visitor Flow Analysis Workshop held from April 22-24, 2024, KATHA members made a strategic decision to revitalize the association as a key action point for the successful implementation of the Karamoja Destination Management Plan (DMP). This workshop resulted in the development of a draft vision, goal, and objectives that will guide KATHA's formalization [...] More
