From 8-10 December 2017, we had a blast with an exchange visit of multidisciplinary Ugandan artists meeting Karimojong artists organised by Native Travel Festival and supported by Stichting DOEN. The day started with an inspiring round of discussions on 'The role of Art in the Development' and ended with a cultural tour and a visit [...]
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Local Filmmakers at Native Travel Festival in Karamoja
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European Ambassadors on Cultural Tour in Karamoja
European Ambassadors on Cultural Tour in Karamoja - This week we had the honour to host eight European Union Ambassadors and give them a warm cultural experience in Karamoja. EU Heads of Mission received a private tour through the ere (village) and an impressive dance and drama performance at dinner by Kasimary Primary School (regional [...] More -
Karamoja, an amazing Cultural Safari for the whole Family
We had an amazing experience spending a night in the Kraal and visiting a Village with our families. Traveling with young children (ages btw 5-10) made this an even more amazing adventure. Our guides were great and very entertaining with the children, which allowed us, adults also have the full experience. Even though shy at [...] More -
Karamoja’s the best experience in Uganda! Worth the loooooong trip!
We stayed in Kara Tunga guest house for three night. The rooms were lovely and clean and the food was the best we had in weeks! Hats off to Ivan the best cook in the country :)We went on three trips, one nature walk one visit to the village and one visit to the Kral. [...] More -
Karamoja’s Ik Tribe, Most Culturally interesting Tour in Uganda
Together with a friend I visited the Ik tribe in northern part of Karamoja, and it turned out to be the most remote and culturally interesting region in Uganda I ever traveled! Don’t expect hotels and well catered camp sites. With the help of Kara Tunga we stayed in people homes or camped in their [...] More -
Uganda’s first Bicycle Tour de Karamoja
An exciting new project is about the get shape. In partnership with Bicycles for Humanity Karamoja, iEmpowerment founding father Pat Montani and English former professional racing cyclist and present day Tour de France commentary Paul Sherwen. In October this year we will test-drive the route with the organising team and announce the dates for the [...] More -
A Night in Karamoja with Uganda’s Nomad Warriors
The proud Karimojong people in Uganda's northeastern corner live for their cattle and women. Many decades of conflict made Karamoja unthinkable as a tour and travel destination. Today, the doors open to a fascinating culture and a folk refusing to give up their traditions. Norwegian travel magazine Vagabond published worlds first travel guide to Karamoja [...] More -
Mount Kadam, Gigantic Views and Billions of Stars
Well, when I headed for my very first Kara-Tunga adventure I had a rough idea about what was there to come. I knew I was about to Climb Mount Kadam and to spend one night up there. But I’d have never expected it to be that breathtaking – I’ll never ever forget the gigantic views over [...] More -
From Hiking Mt Moroto to Nomad Bush Camp with Karamoja Warriors
After being and travelling in Uganda for a while, I can say that the 4 Days Karamoja Safari Tour has been my most beautiful and impressive experience I have done here (and probably in my life). Kara-Tunga has been simply perfect in organising everything and the staff (included Ivan, the cook and manager of [...] More -
Karamoja Culture & Nature Tour: Different, In a Good Way
Ever since I have travelled to Uganda I've visited many places already. But Karamoja is different, in a good way, from all the places I've been to. A region rich of beautiful nature, beautiful people and a lot of cattle and goats. Hiking mount Moroto is definitely a must (for people who are somehow fit). [...] More
