Karamoja Group Tour was a Rich Experience – Exhilarating, Incredible and Magical are the words I can think of to describe my experience. As a Ugandan, I have visited many parts of our beautiful country, from east to west to south-west but never have I ever taken time to tour the northern part of this country so well. I have been to parts of Karamoja before courtesy of my work but had never taken time off work to understand the culture and have a rich experience with the local people.
Kara-Tunga, Karamoja Tours gave me a chance to experience one of the most unforgettable experiences. Our journey began with a visit to Kidepo Valley National Park which has always been on my bucket list. While the journey to Kidepo was a bit rough & muddy due to the rainy season – it was worth it when we reached.
After Kidepo we went for the Karamoja Cultural Event in Kotido and that was one of the many highlights of the trip. It was breath-taking to see so many people who love their cultural, wearing beautiful traditional colourful clothes with pride, parading the streets of Kotido and celebrating their identity.
I learned a lot about the Karamoja culture all the time listening to locals narrate with pride about their beautiful identity and heritage. We had a visit to the Karamojong village, (The biggest single village in East-Africa) and learned a lot about how the Karamoja people live. Even as a Ugandan we’ve had a lot of misconceptions about the people of Karamoja region, this trip helped me learn a lot and appreciate my country & it’s diversity.
I urge everyone considering something unique, something refreshing and outside the normal safari places to turn to Kara-Tunga.
For Ugandans, I urge you to consider touring with Kara-Tunga because the lessons you will come back with will leave you loving our beloved country more.
Meeting Remarkable Females during Karamoja Village Tour – What better day to highlight the contribution of women than today – Mother’s Day! We took a tour of the Karamojong village to see how the tribe lives and encountered several remarkable females – building homes, carrying water jugs, gardening and doing other chores. They reminded me …
Great trip to the beautiful top of Mt Kadam with very experienced, friendly and knowledgable guides from Kara Tunga. Thorough pre-trip advice and planning, expertly executed.
By Herbert Byaruhanga – This bird was our bird of the day. According to the Birdlife International distribution map, the White-bellied Canary (Crithagra dorsostriata) enters Uganda slightly.
Mount Moroto Hiking Guides – Amazing landscapes, people and culture in Karamoja. Definitely recommend it for people who want to discover new places, go off the beaten tracks and truly have an amazing experience.
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Karamoja Cultural Event Group Tour was a Rich Experience
Karamoja Group Tour was a Rich Experience – Exhilarating, Incredible and Magical are the words I can think of to describe my experience. As a Ugandan, I have visited many parts of our beautiful country, from east to west to south-west but never have I ever taken time to tour the northern part of this country so well. I have been to parts of Karamoja before courtesy of my work but had never taken time off work to understand the culture and have a rich experience with the local people.
Kara-Tunga, Karamoja Tours gave me a chance to experience one of the most unforgettable experiences. Our journey began with a visit to Kidepo Valley National Park which has always been on my bucket list. While the journey to Kidepo was a bit rough & muddy due to the rainy season – it was worth it when we reached.
After Kidepo we went for the Karamoja Cultural Event in Kotido and that was one of the many highlights of the trip. It was breath-taking to see so many people who love their cultural, wearing beautiful traditional colourful clothes with pride, parading the streets of Kotido and celebrating their identity.
I learned a lot about the Karamoja culture all the time listening to locals narrate with pride about their beautiful identity and heritage. We had a visit to the Karamojong village, (The biggest single village in East-Africa) and learned a lot about how the Karamoja people live. Even as a Ugandan we’ve had a lot of misconceptions about the people of Karamoja region, this trip helped me learn a lot and appreciate my country & it’s diversity.
I urge everyone considering something unique, something refreshing and outside the normal safari places to turn to Kara-Tunga.
For Ugandans, I urge you to consider touring with Kara-Tunga because the lessons you will come back with will leave you loving our beloved country more.
Photos and text by: Evelyn Namara
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