As the school year ends, students of our partner Shanita spent an unforgettable weekend in Kidepo Valley National Park – one of Uganda’s most amazing natural treasures, right in our backyard.
Why is it special?
Each year, over a million tourists visit Uganda to explore its stunning landscapes and wildlife, yet most children, especially from Karamoja, never get to explore their own country.
20 children from Shanita eft their home district for the first time to see Uganda’s incredible beauty. For them, it was more than a trip – it was a journey of pride, connection, and belonging.
School Children to visit Kidepo Valley National Park
Our partnership
After decades of hardship, Karamoja’s people have embraced tourism as a pathway towards a brighter future. But poverty remains a persistent enemy, driving environmental degradation and trapping communities in a cycle of climate hardship.
We’re dedicated to breaking this cycle. One of the most impactful tool to get out of poverty is education and Kara-Tunga believes that every child deserves access to quality education and the opportunity to unlock their full potential. It therefore has embraced a collaboration with SHANITA which works in the same communities as Kara-Tunga.
SHANITA is a nonprofit organization supporting children in crisis through a long-term, educational journey. We serve children in Karamoja, Uganda, who are deprived of the right to education due to extreme poverty, discrimination, gender, or other unjust reasons.
Have an impact, Book the impact tour
This IMPACT TOUR gives travellers the opportunity to learn about the challenges faced in the community. As well as the impactful solution of education of children. Learn more.
We are excited to share our new Eco Camp at the stunning foothills of Mt Kadam and Pian-Upe Wildlife Reserve. The camp is part of the Karamoja Conservation Zones initiative.
Join is for the 2024 edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE Tourism Expo Uganda) that will be taking place at Munyonyo Commonwealth Speke Resort in Kampala from 23 – 25 May 2024. Find us in the Main Exhibition Hall.
The eight edition of The Karamoja Cultural Festival Event 2023 took place on September 5-9 in Napak District of Karamoja sub-region in Northern Uganda. The annual event attracted people from Karamoja, Teso, Lango, Turkana, South Sudan and parts of Ethiopia, who share similar historical backgrounds as Ateker. Look back at the colorful event with the …
Cattle Auction Markets in Karamoja – This short video explains the importance of livestock marketing in Karamoja, recent trends in market activity, and how Karamoja is acting as a regional hub for livestock trade to other parts of Uganda, as well as Kenya and South Sudan.
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School children explore Karamoja’s natural wonders!
As the school year ends, students of our partner Shanita spent an unforgettable weekend in Kidepo Valley National Park – one of Uganda’s most amazing natural treasures, right in our backyard.
Why is it special?
Each year, over a million tourists visit Uganda to explore its stunning landscapes and wildlife, yet most children, especially from Karamoja, never get to explore their own country.
20 children from Shanita eft their home district for the first time to see Uganda’s incredible beauty. For them, it was more than a trip – it was a journey of pride, connection, and belonging.
School Children to visit Kidepo Valley National Park
Our partnership
After decades of hardship, Karamoja’s people have embraced tourism as a pathway towards a brighter future. But poverty remains a persistent enemy, driving environmental degradation and trapping communities in a cycle of climate hardship.
We’re dedicated to breaking this cycle. One of the most impactful tool to get out of poverty is education and Kara-Tunga believes that every child deserves access to quality education and the opportunity to unlock their full potential. It therefore has embraced a collaboration with SHANITA which works in the same communities as Kara-Tunga.
SHANITA is a nonprofit organization supporting children in crisis through a long-term, educational journey. We serve children in Karamoja, Uganda, who are deprived of the right to education due to extreme poverty, discrimination, gender, or other unjust reasons.
Have an impact, Book the impact tour
This IMPACT TOUR gives travellers the opportunity to learn about the challenges faced in the community. As well as the impactful solution of education of children. Learn more.
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