It’s been an incredible year in Karamoja, filled with so many positive moments! We decided to check in with Kautakou, one of the communities we collaborate with, to hear their perspective on our shared journey. This community along with many other communities, has graciously opened their homes to travelers from around the world. Witnessing the [...]
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Impact of Community Tourism in Karamoja 2023
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Video: Seatpacks for Morungole Primary School Students
Travel with a purpose - Kara-Tunga connects Uganda's most remote communities with the world, aimed at improving their lives and enriching travellers' experiences. Watch a non-profit from Hungary deliver 205 SeatPacks (an adjustable backpack, bamboo and canvas chair and desk) to children studying at Usake Community School in the Morungole Mountains, one of the northernmost, most [...] More -
Supporting 200 vulnerable communities
Climate change and rising food prices are affecting the most vulnerable in our region, especially the elderly and young children. We are therefore grateful that tourism connects us with well-wishers like the 'Apar foundation' and Shanta Patel Rabadiya. They supported 200 needy families with medical checkup, food and clothes. We will continue to advocate for [...] More -
Hiking Untamed Mountains of Karamoja in Northeastern Uganda
Hiking Untamed Mountains of Karamoja in Northeastern Uganda - Kara-Tunga is developing a trail for untamed outdoor adventure (hiking, cycling, walking) with authentic cultural experiences through Uganda's lesser travelled Karamojaland. The Warrior Nomad Trail aims at making Karamojaland a bucket-list destination for travellers and thereby creating job opportunities for the local communities, protecting the cultural [...] More -
Video: Impact of COVID-19 and Community Tourism on Mt Moroto
Impact of COVID-19 on Community Tourism on Mt Moroto - The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has reached even the most remote areas of Uganda. The host communities used to benefit from additional income through community tourism and freedom of movement for local business. The impact of COVID-19 and Community Tourism on Mt Moroto Kara-Tunga [...] More -
Video: Impact of COVID-19 and Community Tourism in Karamoja
Impact of COVID-19 on Community Tourism in Karamoja - The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has reached even the most remote areas of Uganda. The host communities used to benefit from additional income through community tourism and freedom of movement for local business. Continue reading and watch the videos to learn about the positive impacts [...] More -
Mount Moroto Tourism Association brings 76 Children to School
Mount Moroto Tourism Association brings 76 Children to School -We are super proud of the Mount Moroto Community Association that have enrolled 76 children in Lia Primary School. The 'Mount Moroto Lia Parish Community Association' is created with the help of Kara-Tunga and aimed at bridging the gap between the host community and the tourist. [...] More -
School campaign by Mount Moroto Tourism Association
School campaign by Mount Moroto Tourism Association - Schools are about to start and the Mount Moroto community association supported with $5 per tourist is in full preparation. The Mount Moroto Lia Parish Community Association association has called all members together to sensitise them about the importance of education. In addition they also shared that [...] More -
Tourism Hospitality Training in Feedback and Compliments Training
Tourism Hospitality Training in Feedback and Compliments Training - At Kara-Tunga we highly value development of interpersonal skills and have had the opportunity to collaborate with experienced facilitators like the Akiiki initiative and the last weeks with Marielle. We are looking back at an unforgettable time with Marielle who shared her knowledge in team-effectiveness and [...] More -
Warrior Nomad trail promoting cultural tourism Uganda
Warrior Nomad trail promoting cultural tourism Uganda - The Kingdom of The Netherlands in collaboration with Dutch/Ugandan tourism stakeholders have launched a three-year project aimed at increasing the tourist arrivals to Uganda by diversifying the tourism products with the focus on soft-adventure and cultural tourism. Warrior Nomad trail promoting cultural tourism Uganda The Warrior Nomad [...] More
