Kara-Tunga’s mission is to Develop Community Tourism throughout the Karamoja region aimed at sustainable enhancement of community livelihoods, preserving Karamoja cultural heritage and positively impacting the image of the region.

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    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
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    Warrior Nomad TrailIs Changing Lives in East Africa

    Learn how East Africa's  Warrior Nomad Trail is making a meaningful difference in East African nations like Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Sudan through tourism. The Warrior Nomad Trail offers travelers an authentic cultural experience and untamed outdoor adventure in East Africa’s least travelled areas. The cross-border tourist trail connects colorful people and remarkable places [...] More
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    People of Karamoja take charge of their Tourism Future

    The world is moving so fast and rural communities in developing areas like my Karamoja can be overwhelmed and overrun by tourist. The people of Karamoja have taken charge of their Tourism Future... Since tourism in Karamoja is still in its infancy, it is incredibly important to raise awareness, set expectations and develop guidelines now. [...] More
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    Karamoja develops Uganda’s first Travel Manifesto and Pledge

    Sustainable tourism is no longer enough. The people of Karamoja have embraced regenerative tourism to create a better world through travel. Since tourism in Uganda’s Karamoja sub-region is still in its infancy, it is incredibly important to raise awareness and to set expectations and guidelines now. Karamoja is the first place in East Africa where [...] More
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    Video Tour of Karamoja 2022

    Watch the official promotion video of the Tour of Karamoja 2022 Bicycle Challenge taking place 22-30 October 2022. The 5th edition of East Africa's Wilderness Bike Event will follow the cross-border Warrior Nomad Trail through Uganda's Karamoja sub-region and Kenya's West-Pokot and Turkana County. Learn more at the Tour of Karamoja website. Tour of Karamoja [...] More
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    Sensitising Karamoja Communities on Growing Tourism Sector

    Sensitising Karamoja Communities on Tourism - Kara-Tunga aims at making Karamoja a must visit destination with people at its centre. It therefore embarked on a journey through the region to sensitise 17 community tourism groups (600 members) along Karamoja's Warrior Nomad Trail. The communities were sensitised about the looming tourism opportunity and the need to [...] More
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    Ateker Documentary nominated NGO Film Festival

    We are celebrating that our 'Ateker Documentary' has been nominated for 'NGO International Film Festival' held in Nairobi Kenya. NGO International Film Festival The NGO International Film Festival aims to collate and disseminate human-centered stories, themed along Sustainable Development Goals, catalyze a knowledge sharing culture and harness a digital media library for change makers. Climate [...] More
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    National Validation Workshop

    On our journey to develop Uganda's new tourist product Warrior Nomad Trail, we asked for input and buy-in from national stakeholders during a workshop in Kampala. Participants The workshop was attended by: Uganda Wildlife Authority, Uganda Tourism Board, Uganda Hotel Owners Association, Uganda Safari Guides Association, Uganda Community Tourism Association and also specialised associations like [...] More
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    3rd Karamoja Tourism Coordination Platform

    We are celebrating a milestone in the development of the Warrior Nomad Trail with a workshop attended by 35 key-tourism stakeholders from Uganda's Karamoja region. The meeting was aimed at fostering sustainable coordination of the regional tourism sector with the Warrior Nomad Trail at the centre. The participants shared their input and ideas on the [...] More
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    Kara-Tunga Special Recognition Ekkula Tourism Awards Uganda

    It's such an honor to receive a special recognition by Ekkula Pearl of Africa Tourism Awards for doing the unthinkable and spearheading the development of tourism to our region aimed at improving livelihoods of our communities. This recognition goes entirely to Kara-Tunga, Karamoja Tours family and partners who are tirelessly working towards a regenerative regional [...] More