We just returned from mapping a trail through Kenya's West-Pokot County. The trail is meant for the Warrior Nomad Trail initiative to guide travelers through East Africa's least travelled areas. West-Pokot is located across the borders of Uganda's Karamoja sub-region. It's easy accessible by road from Amudat District. The main attractions are Mount Mtelo, Lake [...]
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Mapping Kenya’s West-Pokot for Warrior Nomad Trail
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Expedition Planning training for Warrior Nomad Trail
Tour operators and trip planners from Mount Rwenzori, Mount Elgon and Karamoja sub-region Warrior Nomad Trail are participating in a workshop "Expedition Planning". They're covering subjects like: Principles and philosophy of expedition planning, supplies and food, route and Itinerary, logistics and group dynamics. This training is organised by Dutch hiking travel agent Bergwandelen.com and supported [...] 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 -
Kara-Tunga Pioneers for Regenerative Tourism in Africa
The Belgian travel agent Joker Reizen mentions Kara-Tunga Tours as pioneer for Regenerative Tourism in Africa. Joker Reizen is the most celebrated sustainable travel agency of the Benelux, with a portfolio of positive impactful experiences all around the world. The article is written by their ViaVia Tourism Academy initiative, which we recently hosted in Karamoja [...] More -
National Validation Workshop
On our journey to develop Uganda's new tourist product Warrior Nomad Trail, we asked for input and buy-in from national stakeholders during a workshop in Kampala. Participants The workshop was attended by: Uganda Wildlife Authority, Uganda Tourism Board, Uganda Hotel Owners Association, Uganda Safari Guides Association, Uganda Community Tourism Association and also specialised associations like [...] More -
Karamoja at Adventure Tourism Uganda Webinar
View the presentation by Kara-Tunga teamleader 'Theo Vos' at the first ever Uganda Adventure Tourism Webinar themed “Market Opportunities and Destination challenges”. Kara-Tunga shared their case-study of developing Karamoja into a must-visit tourist destination. Notes were also shared about the ongoing developments around the Warrior Nomad Trail - A Culture and Adventure Tourist trail through [...] More -
Kara-Tunga attends Adventure Tourism Uganda Expo
Adventure Tourism is the fastest growing niche in tourism worldwide and Uganda has so much to offer all kinds of adventurous tourists! Do you want to find out more about what Uganda has to offer in terms of adventure tourism? Do you want to get in touch with other tourism professionals and explore business opportunities? [...] More
