So energised after finally meeting Giorgio Andrian together with Catholic Diocese Moroto who are spearheading the designation process of Matheniko Wildlife Reserve and Mount Moroto into UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve. This international recognition will help to reinforce community-led development, sustainable mining practices and conservation of these cultural and environmental important areas for future generations. [...]
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Kara-Tunga meets Mount Morot UNESCO MAB team
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The Warrior Nomad Trail launches the Trail Pass
The Warrior Nomad Trail is developed to inspire tourists to travel beyond the usual wildlife attractions in East Africa. The Trail Pass is a personal souvenir with key travel information, tips on things to do and a document to capture memorable moments on your adventure. The Warrior Nomad Trail The Warrior Nomad Trail, is a [...] More -
Warrior Nomad TrailIs Changing Lives in East Africa
Learn how East Africa's Warrior Nomad Trail is making a meaningful difference in East African nations like Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Sudan through tourism. The Warrior Nomad Trail offers travelers an authentic cultural experience and untamed outdoor adventure in East Africa’s least travelled areas. The cross-border tourist trail connects colorful people and remarkable places [...] More -
Digital Marketing Training for Tourism Startups
It's an absolute milestone for the Karamoja Tourism Academy to host one of Uganda's most famous travel journalist and marketeers 'Charlotte Beauvoisin' (Diary of a Muzungu) for the first time in Karamoja sub-region. Charlotte is facilitating a 4-day digital marketing introduction training for local tourism startups to strengthen the capacity of stakeholders along the Warrior [...] More -
Gabriel Gersch supports Warrior Nomad Trail
Gabriel Gersch supports development Uganda's Warrior Nomad Trail - Gabriel has a special connection with the wilderness and especially Karamoja. Seven years ago, it's believed that he was the first modern-day adventurer to walk the full length of Karamojaland in 100 years. He is therefore the perfect person to help develop the long-distance walking trail. [...] More -
Karamoja has become a safe tourist destination
Karamoja has become a safe tourist destination - It’s the first question I ask Theo Vos, the charming 33 year-old founder of Kara Tunga, which is the travel company that arranged my visit of the last two days. He is developing cultural tourism to the region, he explains. Theo, whose mother is from Karamojong descent, [...] More -
Karamoja Uganda in Eating with Africa cook book
Karamoja Uganda in Eating with Africa book - We are honoured to have supported Eating with Africa in researching our food culture. Buy the book and discover our indigenous recipes and of other tribes in Africa. "The main staple food of the Karamojong pastoralists in Uganda, is the highly nutritious cereal grain sorghum. In their [...] More -
Mount Moroto Tourism Association brings 76 Children to School
Mount Moroto Tourism Association brings 76 Children to School -We are super proud of the Mount Moroto Community Association that have enrolled 76 children in Lia Primary School. The 'Mount Moroto Lia Parish Community Association' is created with the help of Kara-Tunga and aimed at bridging the gap between the host community and the tourist. [...] More -
School campaign by Mount Moroto Tourism Association
School campaign by Mount Moroto Tourism Association - Schools are about to start and the Mount Moroto community association supported with $5 per tourist is in full preparation. The Mount Moroto Lia Parish Community Association association has called all members together to sensitise them about the importance of education. In addition they also shared that [...] More -
Launch of Tourism trails in The Pearl of Africa
Launch of Tourism trails in The Pearl of Africa - The 3-year project is aimed at improving and diversifying products in adventure and cultural tourism in Uganda's East and Northeast (Sebei and Karamoja subregions). Adventure tourism is the fastest growing tourism niche worldwide. With its diverse landscapes and welcoming people, Uganda has tremendous opportunities to further [...] More
