The Ik People of Karamoja: A Small Community Near Kidepo Valley
A small mountain community near Kidepo with a distinct language and history.
The Ik live in the mountains of the Kaabong area of north-eastern Uganda, near Kidepo Valley National Park. They are a small community with their own language, and their history of displacement from hunting grounds when Kidepo was gazetted has been written about widely.
Visits are possible through community-based arrangements and should be respectful, guided and consent-based. See Karamojong culture and Kidepo Valley.
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At a glance
- Region: Kaabong, Karamoja
- Nearby park: Kidepo Valley
- Visit: Guided community visits
- Respect: Ask before photographing
Visiting Respectfully
- Visit with a local guide.
- Ask before taking photographs.
- Buy crafts directly where offered.
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