EU Heads of Mission received a private tour through the ere (village) and an impressive dance and drama performance at dinner by Kasimary Primary School (regional winner, Music and Drama Competition 2017).
It was exciting to know that for many of the ambassadors it was the first time to visit northeast Uganda. Therefore we’re greatly thankful for the opportunity to positively impact the image of the region on international level through tourism.
2019: Kara-Tunga hosts EU Ambassadors for 2nd Time
In November 2019, Kara-Tunga hosts EU Heads of Mission for the second time in Karamoja and gave them a cultural experience of the Tepeth-tribe living on the foothills of Mount Moroto. Read more.
Last November 2018, Theo (founder/director of Kara-Tunga) asked me to come to Moroto to coordinate the research for the Karamoja Tourism Academy. I never hesitated and resigned from my job in the Netherlands. A few weeks later I was there, fresh in Karamoja.
I’ve been traveling in Uganda before, but I’ve never seen this side of the country. I was amazed. It’s the poorest region of Uganda, but culturally and historically definitely one of the richest. A lot of people live according to old traditions, and they all have a great sense of their past. Karamojong people are …
The far less-travelled route up to Kidepo National Park heads through the wilds of Karamojaland in the eastern reaches of Uganda, a two- or three-day journey that takes you though some of the most stunning scenery in the country. You’ll pass by timeless by timeless planins peppered with tall jagged peaks and fields ablaze with …
European Ambassadors on Cultural Tour in Karamoja
European Ambassadors on Cultural Tour in Karamoja – This week we had the honour to host eight European Union Ambassadors and give them a warm cultural experience in Karamoja.
EU Heads of Mission received a private tour through the ere (village) and an impressive dance and drama performance at dinner by Kasimary Primary School (regional winner, Music and Drama Competition 2017).
It was exciting to know that for many of the ambassadors it was the first time to visit northeast Uganda. Therefore we’re greatly thankful for the opportunity to positively impact the image of the region on international level through tourism.
2019: Kara-Tunga hosts EU Ambassadors for 2nd Time
In November 2019, Kara-Tunga hosts EU Heads of Mission for the second time in Karamoja and gave them a cultural experience of the Tepeth-tribe living on the foothills of Mount Moroto. Read more.
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