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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Trekking in Uganda: Kadam, Moroto, Elgon
We are looking back at our first successful trip for Dutch travel agent Bergwandelen.com hiking the extinct volcanoes of Karamoja and Mount Elgon on the Warrior Nomad Trail. The trip itinerary: - Flight to Kidepo Valley National Park Uganda - Walking Safari in Kidepo Valley - Traditional Cultural Experience in Moroto - Hike the summit [...] More -
Mapping Kenya’s West-Pokot for Warrior Nomad Trail
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 [...] More -
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 -
Testimonial: Breathtakingly Beautiful Tour of Karamoja
What a special trip it was, the Tour of Karamoja both Uganda and Kenya was really breathtakingly beautiful. The people, the views of the 'small small hills', really cool and highly recommended for those who love cycling and want to do this once in East Africa! Source: Instagram More -
Testimonial: My second time on the Impressive Tour of Karamoja
For the fourth time I have visited the beautiful land of the Karamoja, with its beautiful people. For the second time I joined the Tour of Karamoja, the 7-day cycling trip through the hills and valleys in Uganda and Kenya. The Tour of Karamoja is the ultimate combination of physical endurance, teamwork ánd many interesting [...] More -
Testimonial: Undoubtedly East Africa’s Best Mountain Bike tour
The Annual Tour of Karamoja is a journey by bicycle that gives an opportunity to explore places off the beaten path in spectacular landscapes and communities. A physical and psychological challenge that takes the unexpected roads into beauty and breathtaking views mixed with indescribable sunsets and sunrises only one can explain to themselves. The sweet [...] More -
Testimonial: Tour of Karamoja unveils Africa’s Wilderness
The Tour of Karamoja 2022 TOK22 combined some of the most diverse and remote wilderness in East Africa if not all of Africa. The event entailed some of the most dramatic landscapes, amazing wildlife and some of the richest, most authentic cultural experiences all wrapped up in the most challenging, inspiring and rewarding cycling experience [...] 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 -
Kara-Tunga meets Mount Morot UNESCO MAB team
So energised after finally meeting Giorgio Andrian together with Catholic Diocese Moroto who are spearheading the designation process of Matheniko Wildlife Reserve and Mount Moroto into UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve. This international recognition will help to reinforce community-led development, sustainable mining practices and conservation of these cultural and environmental important areas for future generations. [...] More
