Nakipelemoru manyatta
Traveling in the direction of Kotido, you will see more and more people along the roadside wrapped in the traditional Karamojong blankets. Men wear typical hats, often with a feather on top, while women, elegantly walking with heavy goods on their head, have colourful beads around their neck.

As you arrive at the Nakipelemoru manyatta, the largest settlement of huts in East-Africa, you will instantly feel immersed in the daily life of an African village. Large herds of cows, sheep and goats graze in the fields, guarded by shepherds. The life of Karamojong is all about cattle: the more they own, the more important and respected they are. Should they want to get married, the dowry could be up to fifty cows per bride. For a long time the Karamojong tribe was notorious for the violent cattle raids in the area. However, in recent years the warriors surrendered their weapons and since then they live in peace with their neighbours.

Together with a local guide, you will visit one of the families and learn about their habits and lifestyle. Once you have crouched through the very low entrance, you can have a look around in their banda. You can see the cow skins on the floor, used as mattresses, all kind of cutlery hanging on the wooden beams and sometimes even a modern bicycle.

A short hike up the hill will give you the perfect overview of the entire manyatta.

When you plan your visit on a Sunday, you can even enjoy the traditional singing and dancing.