Aruu Falls, Pader Uganda
Aruu Falls is a waterfalls located in Pader district in northern Uganda, along the Gulu Kitgum -Kidepo Valley highway only 18 Minutes drive from Angagura trading centre. The falls are approximately 388 kilometers Kampala City, 54 kilometers from Gulu City, and 60 kilometers from Kigtum town. Traveling to Aruu falls from Gulu City takes only 1 Hour with Grime Safaris and from Kampala it takes about 6-7 Hours by road with Grime Safaris.
Can I visit Aruu Falls while visiting Kidepo Valley from Gulu?
Aruu falls in Pader, Uganda are one of the most interesting waterfalls to visit in the whole of Uganda with Grime Safaris; they are cascading streams of roaring waterfalls that offer a thrilling, interesting, and adventurous experience. The Aruu falls are one of the must visit adventure destinations for waterfalls experience while on a Uganda safari to Kidepo Valley with Grime Safaris from Gulu City or Kampala City. As seen from the bottom, the magnificent Aruu falls look incredible as the water falls over the rocks as you are to stay there as your home.
How many streams are at Aruu Falls, Pader?
The Aruu Falls in Pader-Northern Uganda is made up of series of streams that flow with a roaring sounds in stirring scene that is simply stunning and unrivaled. The various streams of Aruu Falls in Pader flow from seven rocks: Ryanga, Awilo Yaa, Akweyo, Wang Okiye, Lacee, Okello Gem, and Lanya Kweyo. The ragged rocks have a step-like formation that allows the water to flow smoothly downstream as Aruu Falls from river Agago that is believed to flow right from Karamoja in North East Uganda.
How much is entry fees at Aruu Falls?
The entry fee for Aruu Falls is typically around 10,000 Ugandan Shillings for local visitors and 20,000 Ugandan Shillings roughly 6$ for foreign tourists. At Aruu Falls entry every visitor is first required to pay before accessing the falls from the reception/parking areas at both Otul Aruu Falls campsite and Eden Camp Aruu Falls.
What is distance from Gulu to Aruu Falls
The distance from Gulu City to Aruu Falls is about 54 Kilometers and travel time ranges from 45 minutes to 1 hour drive with Grime Safaris depending on speed of car taken, stopovers along the way, road traffic and conditions. Traveling from Gulu to Aruu Falls is an easy travel because the road is generally tarmac except from Angagura to Aruu Falls which is maram road.
Are there Bike Tours to Aruu Falls from Gulu City
Yes, there are Bike Tours from Gulu City to Aruu Falls with Grime Safaris. Grime Safaris organizes 2 Days Aruu Falls Cycling Tour which cover approximately 120km to and from Gulu City. It is very thrilling experience to travel from Aruu Falls to Fort Patiko with Grime Safaris, book for this 2 Days Aruu Falls Biking Tour experience from Gulu City with Grime Safaris today.
Where is Aruu Falls Located?
Aruu Falls is located at Pader, in northern Uganda North East of Gulu City. It takes only 1 Hour to travel from Gulu City to Aruu Falls.
Aruu Falls Tour from Gulu City with Grime Safaris
Are there Accommodation Facilities near Aruu Falls?
Yes there are Accommodation facilities at Aruu Falls example; Eden Camp Aruu Falls for cottages and Camping ground and For Camping, Lapaya Resort has camping tents that you can also hire while at Aruu Falls.
Nearby Hotels at Aruu Falls include; Bomah Hotel in Gulu City, Dove's Nest Hotel Gulu, Acholi Inn Hotel, Gulu, Virgin World Suites Hotel Gulu, Roseberry Hotel Gulu, Hope's Apartments and Hotel Gulu and Bethel Hotel and Resorts.
Are there Camping tents at Aruu Falls?
Yes, there are camping tents at Aruu Falls especially at Lapaya Resort, one can also hire tents from Gulu City from Grime Safaris Gulu before take off to Aruu Falls. For those who need Accommodation in cottages, they can book for rooms at Eden Camp Aruu Falls with Grime Safaris Gulu.
What are the Activities to do at Aruu Falls?
Activities to do at Aruu Falls with Grime Safaris include; Rock Climbing, Hiking, Nature Walks, Spot Fishing, Waterfalls Experience, Swimming, Board Games, Wang Oo Experience, Story Telling, Camping Experience and Acholi Community visit.
How to get to Aruu Falls?
There are up to four ways to visit Aruu Falls recommended by Grime Safaris. First way to visit Aruu Falls; One can visit Aruu Falls by Car with Grime Safaris and it takes only 45minutes to 1 Hour drive from Gulu City and 6-7 Hours drive from Kampala City. Second way to travel to Aruu Falls; Travelers can also get to Aruu Falls by Cycling to Aruu Falls on a 2 Days Aruu Falls Cycling Tour with Grime Safaris. Cycling tour to Aruu Falls with Grime Safaris takes about 4-5 Hours because of numerous fun filled stopovers along the route to Aruu Falls from Gulu City. The third way to get to Aruu Falls is by use of Boda Boda from Gulu City which the travelling rates ranges from 50,000 UGX to 100,000 UGX (14$-28$ )
The Fourth way to travel to Aruu Falls is by walking from Angagura in Pader along Pader-Kitgum Highway which is only 40 minutes to 1 Hour's walk. Although the Fourth way to visit Aruu Falls is best for those already in Angagura Centre in Pader or for the locals or natives surrounding Aruu Falls in Pader Uganda.
Why Visit Aruu Falls?
Aruu Falls has one of the best scenic views, series of Falls, rock climbing spots and best for hiking.
Is it safe at Aruu Falls?
Yes it is very safe to visit and stay at Aruu Falls. Aruu Falls is completely in a remote area and very safe for night stays and nature experience.
How far is Aruu Falls from Kampala City?
It is about 388 Kilometers by road from Kampala City to Aruu Falls via Kampala-Karuma-Gulu Rout and through Gulu-Kitgum-Kidepo Valley Route. Traveling from Kampala City to Aruu Falls by road takes about 6-7 Hours with Grime Safaris.