I just returned from a weeklong 350-mile cycling tour in the truly remote reaches of Northeast Uganda and Northwest Kenya known as the Tour of Karamoja; and while I feel a little tired from the physical effort, boy do I feel inspired, mentally refreshed, recharged and rejuvenated! The reason for this, and why I absolutely [...]
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Testimonial: Inspired and recharged
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Testimonial: Challenging and beautiful rides
It was an amazing Tour of Karamoja 2023 that contained so much and gave me so many good experiences: The challenging and beautiful rides gave me such a good cycling experience and I got to test my own boundaries. The beautiful nature of the region got very close and I loved every bit of it. [...] More -
Testimonial: Karamoja was the best of our Uganda trip
We spent 24 days in Uganda, driving the whole circle by ourselves. The best part of our trip was visiting Karamoja with Kara-Tunga guides. Our guide was Thomas, and he was excellent. Full of knowledge about the people of Karamoja. We spent three great days together, visiting the villages and kraal (cattle camp), having a [...] More -
Testimonial: Tour of Karamoja, Heavy but Magical
Marije Boot (Netherlands), Tour of Karamoja 2022 - Marije participated for the second time in Uganda's annual wilderness bicycle event and this year she brought a friend along. Whats the Tour of Karamoja? The Tour of Karamoja is an annual cycling tradition through the wilderness of Uganda. The route takes you through the most untamed [...] More -
Community Tourism is a Business Model, not a Charity
Maria Schiffer, 11th December 2022 - I'm back in Uganda because of Theo, whom I met while working on my book Eating With Africa In 2018. I've been traveling along the Warrior Nomad Trail the last week, researching and experiencing Community Tourism. Kara-Tunga Tours gives visitors an authentic experience into communities that have been overlooked [...] More -
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 -
Kara-Tunga Eco-Camps is one of My Most Unique Experiences
Robin Y, Nov 2022 - Kara-Tunga is one of the most unique experiences i have had. So different from the rest of Uganda, at the top of the Mountains on the Kenya-Uganda escarpment, the views are breath taking. I expected the camp to be very minimalist, but the staff were amazingly attentive. The food was [...] More -
Timu Eco-Camp, Remote place with Outstanding Views
Gwen AndKirsty, Nov 2022 - We stopped on our way from Kidepo to Moroto. Timu Eco-Camp is at the end of a ridge and you have 360 views from East to West. The winds were strong (as it happens during season change) but our tent was protected from the winds as it was on the [...] 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
