Apena Tours

05/05/2024

Karamoja's richness in it's culture is through their own native love of their own heritage and organization in different cultural aspects of life. For example the JIE Kwanz team are known in the whole region for being good at resource mobilizing during traditional marriages.
The team above is know as women collectors.

05/05/2024

30/04/2024

The most authentic and still untapped Karimojong culture in Uganda is so unique in it's own way and it's people. Visit Karamoja.

14/11/2023

The magnificent view of the sunset from the hills slopes of Mount Kadam

27/11/2021

Salome Adome is a finalist student in Makerere Business School-Nakawa pursing a bachelors degree in international business, she is a karimojong from Moroto District so passionate about tourism and culture is her pride.

25/11/2021

15/10/2021

The paradise of nature, Kidepo valley national game park is a great ideal and one of the best destinations to visit while in Uganda. With it's beautiful scenery, landscape and the variety of species makes it worth visiting.

11/07/2021

Working hard to find gold in Karamoja

04/06/2021

In the Karimojong culture, the men traditionally care for the animals and are responsible for the safety & security of their manyatta.

Boys start looking after animals - especially the calfs and baby goats - as young as 7 years old, while spending the whole day out on their own.

Would you be able to find your way back, without getting lost? Come with us and join them for a day, let's go!

02/06/2021

This young Turkana girl proudly shows her many necklaces; a matter of fashion among her people. The Turkana are neighbors to the Karimojong, residing in Kenya. While living in different countries, they share the same cultural norms.

31/05/2021

A hike at Mt. Moroto is one of the most amazing adventures to experience. Your ultimate reward awaits when you reach St. Lawrence, the top of the mountain. This spot treats you with beautiful views and amazing scenery. But that's not all: The waterfalls bring fresh, cool water into two natural pools where you can relax, freshen up & go for a swim!
Book with us and enjoy the beauty of mother nature. Let's go!

24/05/2021

The elder's tree - An acacia tree that was given this name because the elders come together to meet under these trees. On the many hot & sunny days in Karamoja, this is the coolest place to be.

23/05/2021

We spent our day at an honoring ceremony for elders in Nawaikorot village, Ngoleriet - Napak. Traditionally, men and women sit far from each other, while both enjoy local beer from the yellow jerrycans.
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22/05/2021

Up to the current day, there are many misconseptions about the Karimojong people. Experience for yourself how hospitable and friendly these people truly are. Let's go!

20/05/2021

Who's up for an ice-cold drink while enjoying these kinds of views? We can take you there, let's go!

19/05/2021

A ride on a boda boda is one of the most exciting experience while visiting Uganda the pearl of Africa.

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10/05/2021

Hey, you! Have you heard!? Now is the perfect time to travel to Uganda, with 50% discount on National Park entrance fees!

And if that's not enough to convince you, there's also amazing discounts for the Gorilla (now $400 per person) and Chimpanzees (now $150 per person), how's that for a once in a lifetime experience!

We're ready to take you on your Ugandan adventure, so let's go and enjoy these prices up until the end of June 2021!

22/04/2021

In Karamoja, the colours are perfectly chosen to match with a group of colleagues during an event, for example traditional marriage as exhibited by Olive Lucid Nawoton.
As Apena Tours we offer you the best traditional experience and knowledge about Karimojong culture and traditions.

15/04/2021

The beautiful Karimojong manyatta architecture, traditionally done by women. Let us take you there on your Ugandan adventure!

26/12/2020

We'll be looking forward to welcome you to Uganda - the pearl of Africa!

26/12/2020

Apena Tours wishes you all a healthy, happy and adventurous 2021!

26/12/2020

Happy Holidays!

12/10/2020

Are you ready to come face to face with the majestic elephants in the Ugandan National Parks? Let us take you there!

12/10/2020

The Murchison Falls, Lake Mburo and Kidepo Valley National Parks are your best bet to find these gentle giants: The giraffe.

12/10/2020

The Karimojong living in the manyattas are some of the most welcoming people you'll ever find. Don't be surprised when you're served a delicious traditional meal when you visit them!

12/10/2020

Jackson's Hartebeest, one of Uganda's many types of antelope

08/10/2020

The traditional Nakatukok: Colorful & multifunctional blankets used by the Karimojong

07/10/2020

Discover the beautiful Pearl of Africa with Apena Tours - Let's Go

07/10/2020

Nomadic pastoralism is mainly and presently still practiced in Karamoja sub region in the North Eastern part of Uganda by the Karimojong people.

07/10/2020

Now is the time to reunite with nature. Let's go visit the game parks again.