Aruu Falls
Aruu Falls
Map showing the location of Aruu Falls
Map showing the location of Aruu Falls
Location of Aruu Falls
LocationUganda
Nearest cityPader
Coordinates02°53′48″N 32°38′49″E / 2.89667°N 32.64694°E / 2.89667; 32.64694
Governing bodyUgandan 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] 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.[6]

Setting and structure

The 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

The waterfalls are historically and culturally significant, so proposed plans to develop the falls have caused controversy.[8][10]

The beautiful cascading Aruu waterfalls are located in northern Uganda within Pader District about 4 and a half kilometers from the Pader-Kitgum highway. The waterfalls are located in the middle of a forested area and the encompassing area is inhabited by the Acholi and Langi people who are mainly peasant farmers.

See also

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References

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