ARUU FALLS WELLNESS ESCAPE
2 days/ 1 Night
Aruu Falls is more than a scenic marvel, it’s a place of raw, untouched beauty. This 2-day and 1 Night wellness escape is for those who seek restoration not in stillness alone, but in movement, connection, and nature. From yoga by the waterfalls to barefoot dance under the stars, you’ll breathe, stretch, splash, and move your way back to yourself.
Aruu Falls
Your journey begins with a scenic morning drive from Gulu to Pader District, tracing 55km of rolling countryside and open skies. On arrival at Aruu Falls, the thunder of cascading water sets the tone for what’s to come. You’ll check in at our eco-friendly campsite and be welcomed with a light, healthy refreshment to ground and energize you for the day. Your wellness experience begins with a guided mindful walk toward the falls, a slow, intentional immersion into the rhythms of nature. Along the way, you'll pause for breathwork and nature journaling, guided by our wellness coach, offering space to observe, reflect, and reconnect with your inner stillness. A healthy picnic-style lunch will be waiting for you.After lunch, you'll gather for a deeply restorative yoga session set against the backdrop of rushing water. This grounding, breath-led flow is designed to gently open the body and calm the mind inviting you to arrive fully in the present moment. As evening falls, settle in for dinner around a crackling campfire, followed by Acholi storytelling. The night closes with a soulful conscious dance session under the stars before you retire for an overnight stay at the campsite close to the sound of the falls.
Gulu
On this day, you'll wake up early to the sound of birds and the waterfalls. The day begins naturally with a sunrise yoga flow led by your wellness coach. This session is designed to awaken your body and mind with gratitude, breath, and gentle movement. Thereafter, a light healthy breakfast will be served before you set off for a short hike to the bottom of the falls where you’ll enjoy a refreshing plunge in the pool experience and take in panoramic views, a moment for reflection, play, and nature photography.Lunch will then be served before you gather for a closing reflection circle, offering space to share insights and set intentions.We’ll then break camp and begin the return journey to Gulu, arriving in the late afternoon restored, inspired, and deeply reconnected.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- Transport
- English speaking community guides
- Accommodation on full board basis
- All Acholi Experiences & activities
mentioned in the itinerary - Hiking
- Local Souvenirs
EXCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- Airfare to and from Uganda
- Visa’s
- Travel Insurance
- All beverages except tea, coffee or juice taken at breakfast where breakfast is
included. - Tips, gratuities and items of a personal nature
- Any activity, meal or accommodation
NOT mentioned in the itinerary.
WHAT TO BRING?
- There is no power supply in the village so please charge you cameras and phones to the brim before departure.
- Comfortable walking and hiking shoes.
- Sunglasses, hats and sunscreens.
Spending money for additional activities, there are no banks where we are going. - Beddings and toiletries for personal use during the trip.
- Additionally, carry a torch or a solar-powered light for nighttime, as there is no power supply in the area.
- Camping tents and sleeping bags. (Optional)
BASIC TERMS
This is a conscious tourism experience that will have your perspectives challenged and broadened as you experience a new culture and hopefully gain fresh insights. Here are a few things you should know;
- We do our absolute best to keep to the Programme and timings but sometimes the weather/animals/roads/slow rhythm of village life gets the better of us!
- Respect of the community and local culture is paramount. We recommend modest clothes that covers the knees for the ladies to avoid discomfort for the locals and some very long uncomfortable stares.
- Taking of photos with consent from parties involved is also to be observed. We do not recommend taking photos of children during the experience
- Hill trail can be rough and the rock is pretty sun exposed during dry seasons, we recommend wearing long sleeve shirts and pants
- In the rural area , only pit latrines (hole in the ground) are available.
