Aruu Falls

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Aruu Falls
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Aruu Falls
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Location of Aruu Falls
Location Uganda
Nearest city Pader
Coordinates 02°53′48″N32°38′49″E / 2.89667°N 32.64694°E / 2.89667; 32.64694
Governing body Ugandan Wildlife Authority
Aruu Falls; Nature's Majestic Cascade in Northern Uganda Aruu Falls; Nature's Majestic Cascade in Northern Uganda.jpg
Aruu Falls; Nature's Majestic Cascade in Northern Uganda

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]

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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. Aruu Falls.jpg
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.
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  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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