Kara-Tunga Tours and Mountain Slayers Uganda have partnered to organise the first-of-its-kind Karamoja 3 Mountains Challenge 6 Days (3 Peaks • 69 Km • 5,442 m elevation). From November 17th to 22nd, 2023, participants will tackle three of the least-climbed peaks in Uganda: Mount Kadam, Mount Moroto, and Mount Napak. This challenge is perfect for experienced [...]
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Announcement: Karamoja 3 Mountain Challenge
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First donation of Hiking Gear to Karamoja Guides
We are excited to receive the first donation of clothing and equipment for hiking guides from Dutch hiking tour company Bergwandelen.com, expedition leader Jan Bakker and Royal Dutch Climbing and Mountaineering Association (NKBV). The initiative Outdoor enthousiast know that having the appropriate type of equipment can play a big role in having a succesful adventure. [...] More -
First graduates Karamoja Hiking Guide Training
The first group of Karamoja regional hiking guides have successfully completed the hiking guiding training by Bergwandelen.com in collaboration with Karamoja Tourism Academy. It was an eyeopening experience for both the participants and the facilitators, hiking the two highest mountain ranges (Mt Kadam and Mt Moroto) in Karamojaland. We agreed to continue to build the [...] More -
Fundraising Hiking gear for Karamoja Guides
Dutch hiking tour company Bergwandelen.com and expedition leader Jan Bakker will train a selection of hiking guides from various mountain ranges located in Uganda's Karamoja sub-region, Kenya and South Sudan on the Warrior Nomad Trail. and have mobilised their network to donate hiking equipment. Hiking gear Outdoor enthousiast know that having the appropriate type of [...] More -
Assessment Karamoja Hiking Guides on Mount Moroto
Skilling Karamoja Hiking Guides on Mount Moroto - Kara-Tunga is building a sustainable community-lead regional tourism sector through skilling with the Karamoja Tourism Academy. Together with our partners, we develop demand-based curriculum, train local trainers and local assessors aimed at increasing the accessibility and inspiring the community. Today we are receiving hiking and trekking guides [...] 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 -
Expedition leader Jan Bakker Trains Hiking Guides in Karamoja
Mr. Bakker and dutch hiking tours organisation Bergwandelen.com are part of the Adventure Tourism Uganda project like Kara-Tunga. They are managing the hiking agenda of the project with a great focus on Karamoja as well. Developing hiking tourism in Uganda Mr. Bakker - based in Uganda - is conducting a feasibility study for hiking tourism in [...] More -
Rock Climbing and Bouldering in Karamoja
Rock Climbing and Bouldering in Karamoja - Our mandate is to market and develop tourism in the Karamoja region aimed at sustainable enhancement of community livelihoods, preserving cultural heritage and positively impacting the image of the region. Therefore we work together with partners that support our vision and are willing to help us to build [...] More -
Mount Moroto Hiking and Rock Climbing
Mount Moroto Hiking and Rock Climbing - The Karamoja region in northeast of Uganda is an area still to be explored for rock climbing and bouldering routes. The numerous volcanic mountain ranges and iconic rock formations have drawn the attention of just a few adventurous climbers. We invite you to explore the Karamoja region and be [...] More
