Karamoja Group Tour was a Rich Experience – Exhilarating, Incredible and Magical are the words I can think of to describe my experience. As a Ugandan, I have visited many parts of our beautiful country, from east to west to south-west but never have I ever taken time to tour the northern part of this country so well. I have been to parts of Karamoja before courtesy of my work but had never taken time off work to understand the culture and have a rich experience with the local people.
Kara-Tunga, Karamoja Tours gave me a chance to experience one of the most unforgettable experiences. Our journey began with a visit to Kidepo Valley National Park which has always been on my bucket list. While the journey to Kidepo was a bit rough & muddy due to the rainy season – it was worth it when we reached.
After Kidepo we went for the Karamoja Cultural Event in Kotido and that was one of the many highlights of the trip. It was breath-taking to see so many people who love their cultural, wearing beautiful traditional colourful clothes with pride, parading the streets of Kotido and celebrating their identity.
I learned a lot about the Karamoja culture all the time listening to locals narrate with pride about their beautiful identity and heritage. We had a visit to the Karamojong village, (The biggest single village in East-Africa) and learned a lot about how the Karamoja people live. Even as a Ugandan we’ve had a lot of misconceptions about the people of Karamoja region, this trip helped me learn a lot and appreciate my country & it’s diversity.
I urge everyone considering something unique, something refreshing and outside the normal safari places to turn to Kara-Tunga.
For Ugandans, I urge you to consider touring with Kara-Tunga because the lessons you will come back with will leave you loving our beloved country more.
If you travel to or from Kidepo Valley NP, this place is worth a detour. Not specific about the lodge itself, but Theo and his colleagues really offer a special program to get to know the area and the Karamojo people.
Three weeks tailor-made Trip through Uganda’s Karamojaland – We (Dutch couple) made a trip lasting almost three weeks through Karamojaland. And we are so glad that we did this!!
Nazir Abbas: “I was staying at the guest house of Kara-tunga Tours when I noticed a striking young man having tea next to the cozy fire. He caught my attention and we started chatting. His name was King and he was part of the Karamojong tribe. Fascinated to learn about their culture, I started asking …
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Karamoja Cultural Event Group Tour was a Rich Experience
Karamoja Group Tour was a Rich Experience – Exhilarating, Incredible and Magical are the words I can think of to describe my experience. As a Ugandan, I have visited many parts of our beautiful country, from east to west to south-west but never have I ever taken time to tour the northern part of this country so well. I have been to parts of Karamoja before courtesy of my work but had never taken time off work to understand the culture and have a rich experience with the local people.
Kara-Tunga, Karamoja Tours gave me a chance to experience one of the most unforgettable experiences. Our journey began with a visit to Kidepo Valley National Park which has always been on my bucket list. While the journey to Kidepo was a bit rough & muddy due to the rainy season – it was worth it when we reached.
After Kidepo we went for the Karamoja Cultural Event in Kotido and that was one of the many highlights of the trip. It was breath-taking to see so many people who love their cultural, wearing beautiful traditional colourful clothes with pride, parading the streets of Kotido and celebrating their identity.
I learned a lot about the Karamoja culture all the time listening to locals narrate with pride about their beautiful identity and heritage. We had a visit to the Karamojong village, (The biggest single village in East-Africa) and learned a lot about how the Karamoja people live. Even as a Ugandan we’ve had a lot of misconceptions about the people of Karamoja region, this trip helped me learn a lot and appreciate my country & it’s diversity.
I urge everyone considering something unique, something refreshing and outside the normal safari places to turn to Kara-Tunga.
For Ugandans, I urge you to consider touring with Kara-Tunga because the lessons you will come back with will leave you loving our beloved country more.
Photos and text by: Evelyn Namara
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