Uganda made it back to the honorable list of best destinations to visit in 2023 by CNN Travel. The listing highlights the new national focus on community tourism and adventure tourism, with special mention for the National Cycling Trail including the Ateker Trail through Karamoja. Quoted from CNN Travel: There's considerable change brewing in Uganda's travel [...]
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Uganda en Ateker Trail CNN Best destinations 2023
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Kara-Tunga wins Ekkula Tourism Award for Cultural Tourism 2022
1st December 2022, Kampala Uganda - Kara-Tunga Tours received the Ekkula Pearl of Africa Tourism Awards for It's contribution towards the development of Cultural Tourism in Uganda. "Kara-Tunga Tours is uniquely rethinking tourism in Karamoja and fostering inclusivity; and conservation by creation of alternative livelihoods through tourism." Ekkula Pearl of Africa Tourism Awards Ekkula Pearl [...] More -
Film trailer: “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 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 -
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 -
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 -
Ateker Documentary nominated NGO Film Festival
We are celebrating that our 'Ateker Documentary' has been nominated for 'NGO International Film Festival' held in Nairobi Kenya. NGO International Film Festival The NGO International Film Festival aims to collate and disseminate human-centered stories, themed along Sustainable Development Goals, catalyze a knowledge sharing culture and harness a digital media library for change makers. Climate [...] More -
German Travel Blogger on Karamojong Kraal visit
The German travel blogger and YouTuber 'Jana wil viel Meer' travelled to Moroto at the heart of Uganda's Karamoja region to learn about Karamojong culture, customs and traditions. Jana booked a 3 Day Karamojong Tour with Kara-Tunga and was guided by Maria. Continue reading and watch the final video of her Cattle Market Visit and [...] More
