Aruu Falls, also known as Aruu Falls Camspite, are natural waterfalls located in Northern Uganda along the Gulu Kitgum highway in Pader District.[1][2][3] The falls are 47 kilometers away from Gulu, 57 kilometers away from Kitgum, and 386 kilometers away from Kampala, the capital city of Uganda.[4][5][6][7]
| Aruu Falls | |
|---|---|
 Aruu Falls | |
  Location of Aruu Falls | |
| Location | Uganda |
| Nearest city | Pader |
| Coordinates | 02°53′48″N 32°38′49″E / 2.89667°N 32.64694°E |
| Governing body | Ugandan Wildlife Authority |
Name
editThe name of the falls was derived from the Luo word “Aruu,” meaning “woken up”.[8] The waterfalls are believed to have attained its name from the clan of Pyailim; clan leaders say the noise of the falls kept them from sleeping during the night.[6]
Setting and structure
editThe waterfalls is located in Lupaya village, Angagura sub county, Pader district.[9][8] It is surrounded by lush vegetation.[4] The site holds cultural significance in Acholi tradition and boasts a rich political history, with former President Idi Amin Dada who visited the falls quite often for political planning.[8]
The source of the falls is believed to have originated from the Timu forest in Kabong.[8] The water flows through to Agago and then to Pader.[4][8]
Controversy
editThe waterfalls are historically and culturally significant, so proposed plans to develop the falls have caused controversy.[8][10]
See also
editExternal links
edit
References
edit- ^ "5 Days Aruu Falls & Kidepo Wildlife Safari | Uganda Safari Tours". Kidepo Valley National Park. 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ Muleyi, Walter (September 12, 2022). "Opinion: The extraordinary Oyster tour of Aruu Falls". Nile Post. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "Explore Uganda tourism campaign goes to Northern region". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ a b c "Aruu Falls in Uganda: Everything You Need to Know". Flash Uganda Media. 2022-01-08. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Aruu falls | uganda attractions | attractions in pader |". Gorilla Trekking Tours & Safaris. 2019-04-30. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ a b "PICTORIAL: Explore Uganda campaigners seduced by Aruu Falls". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Discovering the wonder of Aruu Falls". Monitor. 2023-04-08. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ a b c d e f "Govt earmarks Sh800M to develop Aruu Falls". The Independent Uganda. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Aruu Falls - Pader | Pader District". pader.go.ug. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Govt asked to develop tourism sites in Acholi". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-06-06.