A Karamojong village is also known as "Manyatta" or "Ere" meaning an enclosed residential area, surrounded by sharp thorns and with small entry points for people and a larger entry point for cattle. One Manyatta has multiple families and a communal space for cattle. The Karamojong reside in the largely permanent Manyattas during the wet [...]
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Culture and Traditions in Karamoja Homestead
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Gold Mining Boom in Karamoja Uganda
Gold Mining Uganda Karamoja: Ten years ago, no one envisioned the current magnitude of the mining boom in Karamoja sub-region, a region that is now popular for its vast mineral resources such as gold, marble, limestone, gypsum, etc. yet grappling with poverty. One visit to the gold and marble rich Rupa and Tapac sub-counties in [...] More -
Uganda’s best Stargazing Destination
Karamoja is silently Uganda's best Stargazing Destination. The majority of people live under light-polluted skies, not dark enough to see the Milky Way. But the Karamoja region of Uganda has transparent and clear skies for many nights a year that makes it the perfect destination for an unforgettable Stargazing Safari. More -
Karamoja Cultural Event Group Tour left an unforgettable Impression
Karamoja Cultural Event Group Tour - What happens when a trip you have always wanted to make comes for the right price? Subscribe, pack your bags and embark on the journey with strangers. That is exactly what I did when Kara-Tunga advertised this adventure. Kidepo Valley National Park Well, part of the Karamoja Cultural Event Tour [...] More
