Discover Gulu this Christmas Season

Gulu to Murchison Falls this Christmas Holiday
Depart Gulu at 6.30am after an early morning cup of tea/coffee start the day with a  drive to the MFNP. We access the park via the northern gate that is Tanga Gate. The game drive then begins as soon as we enter this gate, On the drive you may see different animals unique to the African Savannah vegetation. These include lions, leopards, giraffes, antelopes, elephants, and many warthogs. Go to the lodge for lunch and later take a launch cruise on the Nile River. The cruise which takes you to the bottom of the thundering falls involve a scenic view of schools of hippos, huge crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants and a variety of water birds such as the rare shoebill, cormorants, ducks, bee-eaters, skimmers, fish eagle, kingfishers and herons.
After the boat safari we drive back to Gulu.
Feel free to visit www.gulutours.com to arrange this trip.

Visiting Sir Samuel Baker Fort in Patiko,

The Sir Samuel Baker Fort in Patiko, is one of the few historical sites that we have in Uganda today. Fort Patiko as its commonly known was a site where slaves were being assembled by the Arabs before being shipped off to the Middle slaves. This fort was later taken over by Sir Samuel baker who set up a military base here to partly  try to fight this vice.
A visit to Fort Patiko today still carries with it fresh memories of the past, the trenches that were used by the soldiers are still visible, the cells were captives were being held still existent, the monument of Sir samuel baker also stands tall in this area. The Fort Patiko despite not being a well developed Tourism site has a rich history as can be told by the Tour guides and local communities with this area.

Presidential Election trail in Gulu

The President of Uganda Federal Alliance Beti Olive Namisango Kamya yesterday blamed the two-decade northern war on government’s deliberate failure to grant Ugandans a federal system of governance.

While addressing a mammoth crowd  in Gulu town yesterday, Ms Betty Kamya said rebel leader Joseph Kony was prompted to fight the government because of the uneven distribution of national resources, a problem which federalism addresses.
Olive Betty Kamya is one of the candidates contesting for the 2011 presidential elections in Uganda. She also suggested that Northern Uganda's tourism potential would benefit the locals more under the federal system of governance.

Fire guts Gulu Town

Residents of Gulu Town awoke to a rude shock when fire gutted a number of building in the Gulu town centre on saturday morning. The fire is said to have been caused by an electric short circuit in one of the buildings, writes Okello Anthony. Properties worth millions of shillings was destroyed in the incident. The residents of Gulu town also blamed the slow response of the fire brigade who took alot of time to arrive at the scene. Nevertheless they blocked the fire from spreading to other buildings.

Politics in Gulu

Honourable Nobert Mao, a 2011 Uganda presidential aspirant addressed a large rally at Kaunda Grounds in Gulu Town yesterday, writes Okello Anthony. Mr. Mao told the people that he is running for President in order to repair the damage done to Uganda as a country. "Do not vote for me just because I am from Northern Uganda. Vote for me because I have more to offer Uganda than any of the other candidates.", He told the people of Gulu.

Security in Gulu

Gone are the days when traveling to Gulu and northern Uganda in general would send adrenaline rising through one's body. Today i can comfortably say northern Uganda is one of the safest and most exciting places to travel to by road. Recently a friend of mine rang me and said he is traveling to Kampala for business and would be back to Gulu the same day at 10.00pm, he was departing Gulu at 2am. This reminded me how safe and secure the roads are, save for the minor few  road accidents. Jill who works with an NGO here in Gulu together with a couple of friends took a day trip  to Murchison falls national park, they departed Gulu at 5.00am in the morning to be able to do an early morning game drive. After all the activities they left the park at 7pm and headed straight to Gulu after a fun filled day in the wilderness. Honestly, what can be more safer and secure than this.

Honeymoon destinations in Gulu, Uganda

Gulu district is located in Northern Uganda an area that has experienced 25 years of insurgency, however with the war now over and peace restored in northern Uganda, We explore the best honeymoon and luxury destination in this region.

Murchison falls National Park.
This national park is located approximately one hours drive from Gulu town, still stands out as one of the best national parks in Uganda. Its got a wide range of activities one can undertake ranging from the game drives, boat cruise to the bottom of the falls, a hike to the top of the magnificent falls where the R.Nile passes through a radius of 7 meters. The Paraa safari Lodge one of the best 5 star safari lodges in East Africa. With all this located in Gulu district, the area is fit to be described as the Pearl of Uganda.

Kidepo National Park
Probably the best national park in Uganda, boasting of all the big five, a 5 star luxury lodge that is the Apoka Lodge and the only park where a true a safari experience can be enjoyed, with this i mean you enjoy a safari and wildlife game drive without any crowds or 100 safari cars within the same location. Located in north -eastern Uganda, Kidepo is only 3 hours drive from Gulu.

Hotels in Gulu
Gulu has got both top range hotels and budget hotels that are improving and getting better by the day both in service of the staff, decor in the rooms and facilities. Acholi Inn hotel still stands out as the best hotel in Gulu with a swimming pool and health club, but the new Church hill courts hotel located next door is equally a very lovely place to stay. The Boma hotel still in the same viscinity is a boutique hotel and by all standards boasts of a very restaurant and sauna. All these hotels are located in the upscale part of Gulu district.

 Entertainment in Gulu
The entertainment in Gulu ranges from cultural festivals, high end cocktail bars in the town like Havana Bar, BJ's bar and Diana Gardens. These are usually favorite spots for foreigners as well.
Be sure to have the best and most relaxing time when you visit Gulu.