Thursday 2 Sept 2021 – Kara-Tunga hosts EU Heads of Mission for 3rd consecutive time in Moroto with as topic Karamoja regional tourism development.
We had an inspiring afternoon with 🇪🇺 European Ambassadors to Uganda, Uganda Wildlife Authority, National Forest Authority, UNESCO MAN Biosphere Reserve Committee and private sector stakeholders.
The main subjects for discussion were the challenges currently faced, the opportunities seen and the tourism development plans of the invited stakeholders.
The Belgium head of mission shared their interest in skilling of hospitality staff in addition to their support to the Karamoja regional tourism skills coordination platform. Germany is currently supporting a nation wide COVID-19 tourism recovery skilling program. Irish Aid has invested in improving infrastructure for vocational training. Italy is fully supporting the process of Mount Moroto to be declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO.
Kara-Tunga co-founder and host Theo Vos presents a brief history on regional tourism development.
Kasimary Primary School Dance and Drama Groups sang the Karamoja Anthem
Opening words by Kara-Tunga co-founder Florence Naduk and principal of Matany Girls Vocation School
German Head of Mission and European Head of Delegation
Dr Rossanigo presents the candidacy of Mt Morot for UNESCO MAN Biosphere Reserve
Ireland Deputy Head of Mission
Catering services by Karamoja Tourism Academy and Matany Girls Vocational School
Catering services by Karamoja Tourism Academy and Matany Girls Vocational School
A motorcycle tour through Karamoja is a truly off-the-beaten-path adventure on an authentic way. Although riding Boda Boda through the rough terrain is not for the fainted hearted, its’ an amazing way to discover a region that’s often ignored by most travellers.
There are many things people don’t know about Paul Sherwen. Many in the cycling world don’t know about his life in Africa and his work with Bicycles for Humanity, the Ugandan Karamoja area and animal conservation. Most people in Africa have no idea of his status in Europe, America and Australia.
Kara-Tunga launches the Karamoja Virtual Tours documentary series to help site guides and host communities to bridge the affects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Karamoja tours rates for Local tourists – We believe that domestic tourism builds intercultural relations within a country and is a powerful tool for breaking the spell of negative publicity of the Karamoja region.
EU Ambassadors meet Karamoja Tourism Stakeholders
Thursday 2 Sept 2021 – Kara-Tunga hosts EU Heads of Mission for 3rd consecutive time in Moroto with as topic Karamoja regional tourism development.
We had an inspiring afternoon with 🇪🇺 European Ambassadors to Uganda, Uganda Wildlife Authority, National Forest Authority, UNESCO MAN Biosphere Reserve Committee and private sector stakeholders.
The main subjects for discussion were the challenges currently faced, the opportunities seen and the tourism development plans of the invited stakeholders.
The Belgium head of mission shared their interest in skilling of hospitality staff in addition to their support to the Karamoja regional tourism skills coordination platform. Germany is currently supporting a nation wide COVID-19 tourism recovery skilling program. Irish Aid has invested in improving infrastructure for vocational training. Italy is fully supporting the process of Mount Moroto to be declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO.
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