Aruu Falls Explained

Aruu Falls
Location:Uganda
Nearest City:Pader
Coords:2.8967°N 32.6469°W
Map:Uganda
Governing Body:Ugandan Wildlife Authority

ruu 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]

Name

The 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.

Setting and structure

The waterfalls is located in Lupaya village, Angagura sub county, Pader district.[9] It is surrounded by lush vegetation. 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.

The source of the falls is believed to have originated from the Timu forest in Kabong. The water flows through to Agago and then to Pader.

Controversy

The waterfalls are historically and culturally significant, so proposed plans to develop the falls have caused controversy.[10]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-02-02 . 5 Days Aruu Falls & Kidepo Wildlife Safari Uganda Safari Tours . 2023-06-06 . Kidepo Valley National Park . en-US.
  2. News: Muleyi . Walter . September 12, 2022 . Opinion: The extraordinary Oyster tour of Aruu Falls . Nile Post . June 6, 2023.
  3. Web site: Explore Uganda tourism campaign goes to Northern region . 2023-06-06 . New Vision . en.
  4. Web site: 2022-01-08 . Aruu Falls in Uganda: Everything You Need to Know . 2023-06-06 . Flash Uganda Media . en-GB.
  5. Web site: 2019-04-30 . Aruu falls uganda attractions attractions in pader . 2023-06-06 . Gorilla Trekking Tours & Safaris . en-US.
  6. Web site: PICTORIAL: Explore Uganda campaigners seduced by Aruu Falls . 2023-06-06 . New Vision . en.
  7. Web site: 2023-04-08 . Discovering the wonder of Aruu Falls . 2023-06-06 . Monitor . en.
  8. Web site: 2023-06-01 . Govt earmarks Sh800M to develop Aruu Falls . 2023-06-06 . The Independent Uganda . en-US.
  9. Web site: Aruu Falls - Pader Pader District . 2023-06-06 . pader.go.ug.
  10. Web site: Govt asked to develop tourism sites in Acholi . 2023-06-06 . New Vision . en.