The Tour of Karmoja 2023 was the first time I was doing a tour like this. I would say it's not for the faint-hearted, it's physically hard. Riding 7 days in a row was new to me and the tour helped me push my limits, and I could find out more about my own capacities. [...]
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Testimonial: It helped me push my limits
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Bee-Keeping Training for Farmers in Karamoja
Kara-Tunga Foundation - under the Karamoja Conservation Zones initiative - has trained farmers in Moroto and Nakapiripirit District in the basics of beekeeping. The training prepares farmers to manage beehives which will be placed in the Conservation Zones. This initiative seeks to diversify people’s livelihoods which, crucially, promote nature conservation, particularly for trees. Reflecting on [...] More -
Testimonial: Inspired and recharged
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 [...] More -
Dates announced: Tour of Karamoja 2024
Kara-Tunga announces dates for the next Tour of Karamoja 2024. The event will take place from 24th Oct until 3rd Nov 2024. Registration process Pre-registration The Tour of Karamoja is a long adventurous journey and therefore the organisation finds it highly important to know about your fitness level, health condition and riding experience beforehand. The [...] More -
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 -
Announcement: Karamoja 3 Mountain Challenge
Kara-Tunga Tours and Mountain Slayers Uganda have partnered to organise the first-of-its-kind Karamoja 3 Mountains Challenge 6 Days (3 Peaks • 69 Km • 5,442 m elevation). From November 17th to 22nd, 2023, participants will tackle three of the least-climbed peaks in Uganda: Mount Kadam, Mount Moroto, and Mount Napak. This challenge is perfect for experienced [...] 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 -
Malaika Honey & Kara-Tunga open Honey Centre in Karamoja
Malaika Honey and Kara Tunga Foundation officially opened the Karamoja sub-regional Honey Center in Moroto town. The centre is aimed at promoting beekeeping as a viable business and incentivising environmental conservation. The Honey Centre in Moroto provides beekeepers access to the market, up-to-date knowledge and skills, and quality tools and equipment. Visit the Honey Centre [...] More -
Impact video Adventure Tourism Uganda initiative
Learn how Kara-Tunga was involved in developing and promoting adventure and cultural tourism in Uganda's Karamoja sub-region. These efforts have resulted in the establishment of the Warrior Nomad Trail. A cross-border culture and adventure tourist trail. Through least travelled East Africa. Adventure Tourism Uganda Spectacular landscapes, a great variety of cultures and the most welcoming [...] More -
Ik Community Training in Cultural Tourism Development
We are looking back at a successful training in community-based tourism of site guides and cultural groups of the Ik community in Uganda. We co-created tourist activities aimed at improved livelihoods and sustainable preservation of their oral history. These stories are also visualised into illustrations to continue to share and learn about these stories. The [...] More
