Aruu Falls

Did you know or have you heard about the Aruu Falls? Vibrant Holiday Safaris brings you a clear insight of the Ugandan Aruu Falls.

The Aruu waterfalls are located in the Northern part of Uganda along the Gulu-
Kitgum highway in the pader district which is roughly 386km from Kampala the
capital city of Uganda,47km from Gulu, and 57km from Kitgum. A trip to reach
the waterfalls takes around 4 to 6 hours drive from Kampala city.
The falls are located in the Acholi-Lango region whereby you find the waterfalls
are surrounded by the Langis and the Acholi people since most of them are
farmers. The falls have scenic views where you can see the water flowing
downstream on the rough rocks which makes the falls look so beautiful and
amazing the falls are made of streams that make a roaring sound when pouring
down which gives the unmatchable beautiful sceneries.

The streams of the waterfall flow from the seven mentioned rocks which are;
 Awilo Yaa
 Akweyo
 Ryanga
 Lacee
 Wang Okiye
 Okello Gem
 Lanya Kweyo

These rocks are so rough with a step-like formation that makes the seamless flow
of the water downstream from River Agago. The falls are so much famous and
among the hidden treasures of Uganda but a place that cannot be left without
visiting since it is good for relaxing, and adventure. Most of the people who have
visited the falls usually take part in different water activities like hiking through the
rough and strong rocks to get to the peak of the falls.

The Aruu waterfall is located in a dense forest and at the same time a rocky area to
reach there you have to hike to reach the falls and while at the falls you can engage
in different activities the falls.

ACTIVITIES THAT CAN BE DONE AT THE ARUU FALLS

WATERFALL VIEWING
One of the common activities where tourists stand at a strategic point of the
waterfall where they can be able to view the water pouring over the rocks
downstream during the activity you can be able to see the amazing view of the
water pouring and splashing in a very unique way.

PICNICS
There are many rocks that surround the waterfall and these rocks provide the best
points for a picnic in order to enjoy the cool breeze of the falls and provide the best
place for having lunch on one of the rocks while enjoying the best view of the
amazing Acholi-Lango region.

NATURE AND COMMUNITY WALKS
You can take guided nature and community walks in areas that surround the falls,
especially through the part of the forest area near the villages. During the nature
walks, you will be able to see some birds, butterflies, and other forest creatures and
you can engage the community to teach you the different ways of harvesting, and
storage local food also move around the local market and see how the different
transactions of items are done in the market.

ROCK CLIMBING
This is one of the exciting activities that are so adventurous and gives chills to the
people climbing the rock because of the rocks being slippery due to the water that

flows on them the management of the area advisers the climbers to best do the rock
climbing during the dry season when the rocks are not slippery.

BIRDING
There are a couple of bird species that are around the falls which you can see
during your visit to the falls some of them call stone chat birds, weaver birds,
hornbills, and African Wagtails among others.

SWIMMING
There is a pool where the water that some of the water collects and that is where
tourists who would love to swim can go have the best of their time but the
management always advises people to be very careful since the rocks can also
collect there so it is meant that only the experienced are the one to swim there.

PHOTOGRAPHY
Some people visit the falls on an Uganda Tour to the Northern region where you
can be able to take photos and videos against the waterfall’s unique and beautiful
backgrounds that give the perfect view of nature and the waterfalls.

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