Culture
Rhythms of the Acholi
Feel the drums of Larakaraka and Bwola dances, and visit the Ker Kwaro Acholi cultural institution.
Northern Uganda
Remarkable Gulu.
A land of resilience, rhythm and red-earth sunsets. Come for the wildlife, stay for the people.
Plan your stayWelcome — Itye nining?
Gulu is the heart of Acholiland and the largest city in northern Uganda. Reborn after years of conflict, it is today a vibrant hub of culture, food, music and adventure.
Experiences
Wildlife
Gateway to the Wild
Murchison Falls and Kidepo Valley are within reach — elephants, giraffes and the mighty Nile.
City Life
Markets & Flavours
Wander Gulu Main Market, taste malakwang and boo, and meet the town's creative entrepreneurs.
Places to discover
01
Aruu Falls
Cascading waterfall in Pader, a short drive from town.
02
Fort Patiko
Historic 1870s fort linked to Samuel Baker and the slave trade.
03
Murchison Falls NP
Uganda's largest park, where the Nile bursts through a gorge.
04
Kitgum & Kidepo
Remote, rugged wilderness with lions and buffalo.
Plan your trip
Gulu is about 330 km north of Kampala — roughly a 5-hour drive, or a short domestic flight to Gulu Airport.
- Best time
- Dec – Feb, Jun – Aug
- Currency
- Ugandan Shilling
- Language
- Acholi, English
- Visa
- East Africa Tourist Visa