Aruu Falls
Aruu Falls | |
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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 |
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][4][5][6] The falls are 47 kilometers away from Gulu, 57 kilometers away from Kitgum, and 386 kilometers away from Kampala, the capital city of Uganda.[7][8][9][10]
Name
The name of the falls was derived from the Luo word “Aruu,” meaning “woken up”.[11] 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.[9]
Setting and structure
The waterfalls is located in Lupaya village, Angagura sub county, Pader district.[12][11] It is surrounded by lush vegetation.[7] 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.[11]
The source of the falls is believed to have originated from the Timuforest in Kabong.[11] The water flows through to Agago and then to Pader.[7][11]
Controversy
The waterfalls is historically and culturally significance, so proposed plans to develop the falls have caused controversy.[11][13]
See also
- List of National Cultural Sites in Northern Region, Uganda
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Fort Patiko
- Pader District
- Kitgum District
- Lamwo District
External links
- https://www.ugandarwandagorillatours.com/safaris-blog/aruu-falls.html
- https://www.top-rated.online/cities/Gulu/place/p/2468442/Aruu+Falls+Campsite
References
- ^ "Spectacular Aruu Falls in Uganda 2023-Uganda safari tours". Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ jollie256 (2022-01-24). "Aruu falls | Uganda Falls | Uganda Safaris Tours | Uganda Tour". Elephant whispers safaris | Uganda Safaris Tours | Uganda Safaris | Uganda Tours | Safaris Uganda. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
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- ^ 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.
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- ^ "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.