Learn why the community of Karamoja has written a pledge for visitors to take.

SIGN THE PLEDGE

Learn why the community of Karamoja has written a pledge for visitors to take.

SIGN THE PLEDGE

Karamoja Tourist Pledge

Sign the pledge and contributeto the dreams of the people of Karamoja.

By and for the people

Representatives from communities on Karamoja’s Warrior Nomad Tourist trail drafted manifesto and pledge. And as we reach out to regional and national stakeholders, we’re continuing to work with the people of Karamoja to shape and develop the pledge.

BACKGROUND

By and for the people

Representatives from communities on Karamoja’s Warrior Nomad Tourist trail drafted manifesto and pledge. And as we reach out to regional and national stakeholders, we’re continuing to work with the people of Karamoja to shape and develop the pledge.

PLEDGE DEVELOPMENT

The first in East Africa

The people of Karamoja are the first in East Africa to develop a Travel Manifesto and Tourist Pledge as a community for their own destination. Upon booking, visitors are asked to sign the pledge to act in an ecologically and culturally responsible way during their visit.

SIGN THE PLEDGE

The first in East Africa

The people of Karamoja are the first in East Africa to develop a Travel Manifesto and Tourist Pledge as a community for their own destination. Upon booking, visitors are asked to sign the pledge to act in an ecologically and culturally responsible way during their visit.

SIGN THE PLEDGE

Karamoja Travel Manifesto

Since tourism in Karamoja is still in its infancy, it is incredibly important to raise awareness and to set expectations and guidelines now. The people of Karamoja have therefore embraced regenerative tourism to create a better world through travel. Read their Travel Manifesto about ‘The travel future they really want’.

READ THE MANIFESTO

Karamoja Travel Manifesto

Since tourism in Karamoja is still in its infancy, it is incredibly important to raise awareness and to set expectations and guidelines now. The people of Karamoja have therefore embraced regenerative tourism to create a better world through travel. Read their Travel Manifesto about ‘The travel future they really want’.

READ THE MANIFESTO

Importance of the Pledge

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Regenerate

Karamoja is Uganda’s final tourism frontier with the countries last great wilderness and traditional living people.

YOUR IMPACT

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Improving livelihoods

Tourism creates opportunities for everybody in the community to improve their livelihoods and build resilience.

THE ACADEMY

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Create bridges

The pledge supports the local community and visitors to connect to the place and the people in a responsible way.

TESTIMOMIALS

Responsible travel tips

Following these practical steps will make your travels as rewarding and gratifying as possible for you, for the people you meet, and for the places you visit:

Support the local economy
Ask permission before taking photos
Do not give money to people begging
Turn off the light when you leave
Greet people, say thank you and keep smiling
Dress respectfully
Keep plastic and recycle it
Safe water as much as possible
Bring your reusable water bottle
Do not walk off the path

LEARN MORE

Honour your hosts

Connect in a meaningful way.

Protect our planet

Take memories and leave only footprints.

Buy local

Buy local handcrafts and pay a fair price.

Be informed

Plan ahead and be prepared.

Be responsible

Think about tomorrow before you act.

Learn why the community of Karamoja has written a pledge for visitors to take.

Learn why the community of Karamoja has written a pledge for visitors to take.

Karamoja Tourist Pledge

Sign the pledge and contributeto the dreams of the people of Karamoja.

By and for the people

Representatives from communities on Karamoja’s Warrior Nomad Tourist trail drafted manifesto and pledge. And as we reach out to regional and national stakeholders, we’re continuing to work with the people of Karamoja to shape and develop the pledge.

By and for the people

Representatives from communities on Karamoja’s Warrior Nomad Tourist trail drafted manifesto and pledge. And as we reach out to regional and national stakeholders, we’re continuing to work with the people of Karamoja to shape and develop the pledge.

The first in East Africa

The people of Karamoja are the first in East Africa to develop a Travel Manifesto and Tourist Pledge as a community for their own destination. Upon booking, visitors are asked to sign the pledge to act in an ecologically and culturally responsible way during their visit.

The first in East Africa

The people of Karamoja are the first in East Africa to develop a Travel Manifesto and Tourist Pledge as a community for their own destination. Upon booking, visitors are asked to sign the pledge to act in an ecologically and culturally responsible way during their visit.

Karamoja Travel Manifesto

Karamoja Travel Manifesto

Importance of the Pledge

Regenerate

Karamoja is Uganda’s final tourism frontier with the countries last great wilderness and traditional living people.

Improving livelihoods

Tourism creates opportunities for everybody in the community to improve their livelihoods and build resilience.

Create bridges

The pledge supports the local community and visitors to connect to the place and the people in a responsible way.

Responsible travel tips

Honour your hosts

Protect our planet

Buy local

Be informed

Be responsible

Dear people of Karamoja,

I Pledge to...

Respect your cultures, communities and environment.

Support the local economy so that the community can flourish.

Take care of all living things.

Be openminded to learn and share.

Will minimise my ecological footprint.

By keeping this promise, I will contributeto the dreams of the people of Karamoja.

Yours sincerely,

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