Cooking, eating and talking together: The people in Karamoja’s villages are taking in guests. The writer Maria Schiffer has never felt so close to a culture that is so foreign to her.
Maria Schiffer (writer): In November 2022, I was preparing to research a reportage I originally wrote for GEO Magazine on community tourism. This week, that article was republished in hashtag Brigitte Magazine, which makes me incredibly proud! This wasn’t just any article for me—during my research, I realized that stepping into the Karamoja Region awakened something I had been searching for: a starting point for working in Africa.
I spent nearly a year collaborating with Kara-Tunga, contributing as a creative and a project leader in community development. I learned so much during this time, and I can truly say I’m a different person than I was two years ago. Though tourism isn’t my main focus, I believe that anyone working in African tourism should prioritize community integration. Theo Vos with Kara-Tunga has done just that, and I see them as a shining example for others across the continent to follow.
If you’re ever in Uganda, don’t miss the chance to visit Karamoja!
Don’t miss out on yet another edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE Tourism Expo Uganda) that will be taking place at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort in the capital city of Kampala from 26th – 29th April, 2023.
Dutch female magazine called ZIN Magazine travelled with us for 10 days trip through Uganda’s Karamoja region and wrote an article about the unforgettable experience of African Wilderness and rich the rich culture of Karamoja.
The Dutch publication of Lonely Planet Magazine has featured Karamoja as Travel Tip for Uganda. Read the short Dutch interview with Kara-Tunga founder Theo Vos. Click here for the English story.
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Karamoja Community Tourism in Germany’s Brigitte Magazine
Cooking, eating and talking together: The people in Karamoja’s villages are taking in guests. The writer Maria Schiffer has never felt so close to a culture that is so foreign to her.
Photos of the magazine
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