On our journey to develop Uganda’s new tourist product Warrior Nomad Trail, we asked for input and buy-in from national stakeholders during a workshop in Kampala.
Participants
The workshop was attended by: Uganda Wildlife Authority, Uganda Tourism Board, Uganda Hotel Owners Association, Uganda Safari Guides Association, Uganda Community Tourism Association and also specialised associations like Mountain Club of Uganda and Mountain Slayers Uganda.
Action points and commitments
Continue to build capacity of the regional tourism and hospitality workforce
Uganda Wildlife Authority will promote the Warrior Nomad Trail in Its communication.
UKARIMU Academy to develop training programs based on market demand and local context.
Mountain Club of Uganda to develop Rock Climbing and technical improvement of Hiking Trails.
Mountain Slayers of Uganda and Jan Bakker to Train hiking guides and develop Hiking Trails.
Mapping exercise
The participants laid out the tourism opportunities in the Karamoja region, the current challenges faced in tourism development and possible solutions.
Opportunities
Solutions
Challenges
Mountain Hiking
Rock Climbing
Cultural Tourism
Arts and Crafts
Accommodation investment for mid-range and high-end market
Landscape suitable for adventure and eco-tourism like homestays and cycling tourism
Community activities and stopover facilities to shorten the long journey
Tourism as alternative source of income
Birding tourism with 60% of Uganda’s bird species
Endemic and rare wildlife species
Sensitisation of communities
Skilling and certification of youth in tourism and hospitality
Exposure visits and product development, and access to startup financing
Infrastructure development
Packaging of Karamoja as a destination/experience
Conservation of Biodiversity and Cultural Heritage at the centre
Relative peace
Unskilled population
Undeveloped tourism products
Insufficient marketing of the region
Poor road network
Lack of mid-high-end lodging
Limited food options
Degradation of Biodiversity
The Warrior Nomad Trail
The initiative aims at bridging the gap between local tourism and hospitality initiatives and the growing tourist demand for adventure activities, the natural environment and cultural experiences. The Warrior Nomad Trail is an initiative of Kara-Tunga and supported by Adventure Tourism Uganda.
Consent of the participant to join the Warrior Nomad Trail
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National Validation Workshop
On our journey to develop Uganda’s new tourist product Warrior Nomad Trail, we asked for input and buy-in from national stakeholders during a workshop in Kampala.
Participants
The workshop was attended by: Uganda Wildlife Authority, Uganda Tourism Board, Uganda Hotel Owners Association, Uganda Safari Guides Association, Uganda Community Tourism Association and also specialised associations like Mountain Club of Uganda and Mountain Slayers Uganda.
Action points and commitments
Mapping exercise
The participants laid out the tourism opportunities in the Karamoja region, the current challenges faced in tourism development and possible solutions.
The Warrior Nomad Trail
The initiative aims at bridging the gap between local tourism and hospitality initiatives and the growing tourist demand for adventure activities, the natural environment and cultural experiences. The Warrior Nomad Trail is an initiative of Kara-Tunga and supported by Adventure Tourism Uganda.
Consent of the participant to join the Warrior Nomad Trail
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