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 Turkwel, Nasalot National Reserve, Marish Pass and the traditional Pokot culture.
The first edition of the ‘Spirit of Karamoja‘ event was a success with: A social bike ride, crafts market, tour info desk, the Karamoja Quiz and dances. Next on the agenda is: Tour of Karamoja – Uganda Bike Adventure for Education 25 Oct – 4 Nov 2024.
The eight edition of The Karamoja Cultural Festival Event 2023 is taking place in Naarakorio Grounds in Matany Town Council in Napak District of Karamoja sub-region in Northern Uganda. The eighth edition of the Karamoja Cultural Festival Event will run September 5-9, under the theme: “Preserving our cultural identity and diversity for a dignified, peaceful …
I decided to go full on Karamojong and immerse myself in the culture by wearing the native dress and experiencing the simple life not as a tourist, but as a local. I find through my travels that this truly is the best way to learn about people and their way of life. This humility in …
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Mapping Kenya’s West-Pokot for Warrior Nomad Trail
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 Turkwel, Nasalot National Reserve, Marish Pass and the traditional Pokot culture.
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