David, Oct 2023 – As far as locations go this one is unbeatable. Timu Eco Camp lies high on a mountain ridge with spectacular views in all directions, just being here is worth it.
The tents are nicely positioned on the slopes and I could happily spend the whole day just sitting outside mine and watching the clouds roll by, the colours change… a wonderful place. The facilities are a bit basic – I managed OK with the bucket shower and the food was mostly good if a bit basic too.
We just returned from mapping a trail through Kenya’s West-Pokot County. The trail is meant for the Warrior Nomad Trail initiative to guide travelers through East Africa’s least travelled areas. West-Pokot is located across the borders of Uganda’s Karamoja sub-region. It’s easy accessible by road from Amudat District. The main attractions are Mount Mtelo, Lake …
Kara-Tunga spearheads the development of regional tourism in Uganda’s Karamoja region and is the initiator of the Warrior Nomad Trail. This trail is aimed at mitigating over-tourism, insuring quality of service, diversifying tourism product offering and preserving cultural and natural heritage by developing tourism opportunities around the region.
5th October 2022 (Kaabong District) – Kara-Tunga Arts & Tours and partner USAID/RTI International officially launched the first two Eco Camps in Kidepo Landscape on Wednesday 5th October 2022.
Impact of COVID-19 on Community Tourism in Karamoja – The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has reached even the most remote areas of Uganda. The host communities used to benefit from additional income through community tourism and freedom of movement for local business. Continue reading and watch the videos to learn about the positive impacts …
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Testimonial: Timu Eco Camp, an Unbeatable Location
David, Oct 2023 – As far as locations go this one is unbeatable. Timu Eco Camp lies high on a mountain ridge with spectacular views in all directions, just being here is worth it.
The tents are nicely positioned on the slopes and I could happily spend the whole day just sitting outside mine and watching the clouds roll by, the colours change… a wonderful place. The facilities are a bit basic – I managed OK with the bucket shower and the food was mostly good if a bit basic too.
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