Karungi Camp was founded by Yoly Phillips and a dedicated team of local staff in 2017.

"I came to Uganda as a volunteer in 2016 and promptly fell in love with the wild, rugged landscape of Uganda, the warmth of the people I met here and the random ways of life I hadn't experienced in the west.

 

I'm a pretty experienced (and adventurous) traveler, and I recognized a need for convenient, comfortable, and affordable accommodation for travelers and volunteers, as well as a great opportunity to fuse local culture and food with a restaurant for local community members and guests.

 

My team and I can't wait to meet you at Karungi!" - Yoly 

YOLY

Owner and Operator

Originally from Australia, with several years living in Canada before coming to Uganda as a volunteer and forgetting to go home!

GORDON

General Manager

Gordon is originally from a nearby village, and has made Rubuguri home for the last 5 years.

He has been instrumental in Karungi's development and is very passionate about the area. Gordon loves to share his culture with all people who come to this part of the world.

TOPHER

Head Chef

Orchestrator of the delicious meals you will eat at the camp.

Topher is originally from Buhoma.

SEDRAKA

Helped build Karungi Camp!

He is our resident "get it done" guy.

He assists at meal time, is the resident Gardener, and carer of all our animals. Most importantly, is responsible for the hot showers you will relish after a long day exploring the area.

YASON

Yason has been with us from the beginning and works tirelessly to ensure Karungi’s bar runs smoothly, is well stocked, and keeps our grounds looking amazing!

VIDAH

Vidah came to us as a hospitality trainee from a school near Kabale.

She showed promise and passion, so after completing her courses she came to join us full time! She will look after you during your stay at Karungi.

Our Values

Karungi has been built through a lot of hard work and co-operation on our shared values and experiences. We believe in: 

Having Fun - we appreciate a playful approach to life and know that fun is a key part of a great trip.

Embracing Life - we want to meet, work with and connect with other passionate people making the most of their lives.

Being Kind - we value the unique gifts, experiences and contribution of everyone around us, and we respond with kindness, compassion and inclusion.

Helping Others - we recognize that everyone needs help at some point in their life, so we strive to give and graciously receive help.

Being Honest and Accountable - we know that virtually any problem can be solved through honest, open conversations and consistent accountability for our actions.

Being Innovative - we actively seek and embrace new ideas, innovations and positive change.

Going on Adventures - we believe that travel (and life) should be an amazing adventure.

Continuously Learning - we love learning from and sharing our knowledge with everyone we meet.

Building Community - we benefit from our place in this amazing community and have designed Karungi Camp to give back in a collaborative way.

Connecting - our goal is to connect with you, and to connect you with the unforgettable environment, people and cultures of Uganda, and to help you escape ordinary and truly experience the Uganda that we love.

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