The far less-travelled route up to Kidepo National Park heads through the wilds of Karamojaland in the eastern reaches of Uganda, a two- or three-day journey that takes you though some of the most stunning scenery in the country. You’ll pass by timeless by timeless planins peppered with tall jagged peaks and fields ablaze with sunflowers. You’ll also encounter the Karamojong people – the highlight for most – pastoral herders recognisable by their traditional dress (similar to the Masai). Males often sport dapper Dr Suess-style top hats with a feather stuck in it, and brandish a cattle stick and a mini wooden stool (used as a seat, headrest and, in recent times, to steady their rifle for target practice!).
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.
Karamoja Uganda’s Land of Warrior Nomads – National Geographic photographer David Pluth made his first trip to Karamoja and Kidepo Valley National Park in early 1997. It started as a simple picture book and got completely out of hand.
UWA recently embarked on the refurbishment and construction of accommodation facilities in Karamoja game reserves such as Matheniko and Pian Upe to enhance tourism in the region.
Lonely Planet on Karamoja, Off the Beaten Track Uganda
The far less-travelled route up to Kidepo National Park heads through the wilds of Karamojaland in the eastern reaches of Uganda, a two- or three-day journey that takes you though some of the most stunning scenery in the country. You’ll pass by timeless by timeless planins peppered with tall jagged peaks and fields ablaze with sunflowers. You’ll also encounter the Karamojong people – the highlight for most – pastoral herders recognisable by their traditional dress (similar to the Masai). Males often sport dapper Dr Suess-style top hats with a feather stuck in it, and brandish a cattle stick and a mini wooden stool (used as a seat, headrest and, in recent times, to steady their rifle for target practice!).
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