Heritage conservation and cultural rights are threatened by the forces of globalisation and and many survival needs. This programme reflects a need to raise public consciousness of Karamoja’s culture, not only as a source of revenue through tourism and related employment, but also as central to the history and identity of Karimojong.
Our partnership exists out of implementing Cultural Heritage Clubs at 5 Secondary Schools located in the two central districts of Karamoja (Napak and Moroto) and support the clubs in organising cross-cultural activities.
It’s exactly three years ago that we founded Kara-Tunga as regional tourism development and promotion organisation. Over the years we have learned a lot about community tourism and have decided to standardise all our community contributions starting with the Moroto communities.
Watch another great video from our guests of Szívemben Született Afrika who travelled with us for one week in the Karamoja region. The first days were spent in Moroto at Kara-Tunga Safari Camp to experience the diverse cultures and landscapes of the region.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Tour of Karamoja 2023. It was an experience to treasure! I love it, but much more so after I had finished the Southern Circuit. It was tough. I really like the tour for the following reasons:
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok
Karamoja Cultural Heritage Education Programme
We’re happy to announce that we’re proud partners of Cross Cultural Foundation Uganda (CCFU) Cultural Heritage Education Programme in the Karamoja region.
Heritage conservation and cultural rights are threatened by the forces of globalisation and and many survival needs. This programme reflects a need to raise public consciousness of Karamoja’s culture, not only as a source of revenue through tourism and related employment, but also as central to the history and identity of Karimojong.
Our partnership exists out of implementing Cultural Heritage Clubs at 5 Secondary Schools located in the two central districts of Karamoja (Napak and Moroto) and support the clubs in organising cross-cultural activities.
Secondary Schools
Related Posts
Karamoja community contribution standards
It’s exactly three years ago that we founded Kara-Tunga as regional tourism development and promotion organisation. Over the years we have learned a lot about community tourism and have decided to standardise all our community contributions starting with the Moroto communities.
Video: Hike Mt Moroto and Karimojong Cultural Experiences
Watch another great video from our guests of Szívemben Született Afrika who travelled with us for one week in the Karamoja region. The first days were spent in Moroto at Kara-Tunga Safari Camp to experience the diverse cultures and landscapes of the region.
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.
Testimonial: An experience to treasure
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Tour of Karamoja 2023. It was an experience to treasure! I love it, but much more so after I had finished the Southern Circuit. It was tough. I really like the tour for the following reasons: