Why Abairo?

Because being in nature elevates your mood.

Because life is too short to complain about depression (It's a choice); you can unwind at Abairo and get back up reignited.

Because the best things in life are three: Sunshine, rivers and trees!

Beloved picnic hideout somewhere East from Arua Hill (and the City of GOD).

Birds like kolikolia [black and white African pied wagtail], etc can be watched.

Blessings flow like waterfalls; nonstop.

Chill mode loading.

Cleansing spot for people who feel contaminated plus drained by the pressure and toxic chaos of their routine lifestyle.

Conservation area in the city and cannot be destroyed unless it is turned into a hydropower plant.

Depression is reduced; sights and sounds of Abairo renew the mind, inspire fresh (alternative) thinking and improve mental health.

Don't worry, be happy!

Drowns or wipes away your painful thoughts plus trauma.

During August (End of Summer), crested cranes migrate from Ajai Game Reserve in Madi Okollo to DR Congo and pass over Oluko.

Enjoy the present; don't worry about tomorrow. It will take care of itself.

Escape from usual e'yo [life issues].

Exercise hide-away.

Experience something different.

Oloporoporo Falls, aka Upper Abairo in Oluko...

Family-friendly and affordable (As low as 3K UG Shillings for locals though Indians pay 5K while Bazungu are charged 10K which is less than 3 US Dollars).

Flee from the shadows of pain!

Flows like milk and honey.

Food tastes nicer in a tranquil place, just like adding some salt to boiled rice; from talapa [unsavoury] to very tasty.

Forgiveness unclogs the heart the way waterfalls ease your thought processes...

Found at the Heart of West Nile though there are other waterfalls like Miriadua (in Maracha), Olewa (Terego), Agoi (Vurra), Agbinika (Yumbe), Dabaracha (Koboko), Ngbungbu, etc.

Free yourself from life's troubles!

Freedom [Driwala].

GOD is great!

GOD made this place beautifully and wonderfully.

Happiness [Ayiko] is natural.

Happiness is not expensive.

Hiking, riding and driving.

Ecotherapy (Nature healing).

Humid moments and dark shadows in the tree canopies make the place feel like a mini-game park.

Imagine your own Abairo Marathon!

In MUNGU we trust!

Upper Falls...

International or World Tourism Day is on 27th September. Famous people born on this day include Lil Wayne, Avril Lavigne, Gwyneth Paltrow, etc.

International Waterfalls Day is on 16th June; enjoy non-orange clothes, fresh veggies, motorcycle rides to work, etc plus remember the African child, 2Pac, Adam Smith, Laurie Metcalf, Avery West or your family and friends born on that day!

It is African, refreshing, unchained & amazing!

It is quite inter-continental; Asians go there, Americans and Europeans too. Africans have always viewed it.

Let-off your worries, discomforting troubles and niggling anxieties!

Located in UG, the Sweetest Place under the Sun...

Set foot into abundant happiness...

Lovely, calming environment to mash your world with love.

Lugbara Wonderland; gorgeously green, tree-filled with seductive river valleys.

Lush green surroundings exude freshness; trees manufacture life-supporting oxygen and consume unwanted carbondioxide (waste air).

Meeting place for various souls.

Natural plunge pool available for swimming even with buoyant safety tubes.

Nature walks.

Networking.

Neuroscience proclaims that relaxation helps you release stored trauma and protects your brain from emotional burnout.

New friends cross your path.

Oluko Falls refers to a series of waterfalls on River Asa in Oluko Suburb of Arua City (including Abairo, Oloporoporo plus rapids).

Party after party, afterparty after party.

Prelude (Introduction) to Heaven.

Prayer valley.

Quiet and edifying when you are feeling low or persecuted plus afflicted by the Devil!

River Asa a few metres before the highest point of the Abairo cascade...

Recreation ground.

Replace stress with tranquility!

Size doesn't matter; its aura is undeniable!

Small is also very sweet, beautiful and blessed.

Soothing waterflow.

Spend some rejuvenating time away from the noise of boardroom meetings, car hooting, generators and photocopiers.

Spending time in the spray-mist alleviates asthma and allergies.

Stress-relief.

Sun sets with a golden light beaming through leaves. Sunsets are amazingly transcendental because of the hill in the west plus humid weather!

Tension removal, stress reduction, mind-body renewal.

The horizon views keep you wondering what is beyond.

The name "Abairo" stands for Abundance: Abundant water, abundant green, abundant views, abundant exercise, abundant peace, abundant beauty, etc.

The term "Abairo therapy" refers to health care or treatment through abundance (of water, sights, sounds, vibes, earnings, friends, etc); GOD provides.

This is why the birds sing to you.

Thunderous roar of Abairo Falls is like nature's symphony music for those who can pay attention and listen to the messages propagated.

Tourist attraction (with endless future possibilities eg ziplining, hotels, resort, etc).

Venue for parties.

Walking up and down the slopes is quite challenging, but also great exercise.

Water calms down the soul and realigns your body's rhythms.

Water occupies 70 percent of the Earth and our bodies.

We fall down like waterfalls, but keep on moving forward; non-stop.

Welcome to Arua's Best Kept Tourism Secret!

What's so special about watching riverwater fall from a high vertical point? The uninterrupted roaring sound as well as continuity of flow remind you that life goes on, no matter what brings you down. It can also be pure healing, better than devilish antidepressant pills or drugs because waterfalls reduce air pollutants by releasing negative ions (or Dr. Philipp Eduard Anton Lenard ions with positive effects) when water collides with itself and other surfaces like rocks creating invisible Air Vitamins which reduce stress inside the body. That is the Waterfall Effect; you feel it, even if you cannot see the ions in the splashes. Lenard ions enhance the brain-levels of serotonin (Neurotransmitter responsible for mood regulation, reduced stress, improved focus and a sense of wellness).

When tired, just rest to renew your strength and energy!

When two or three gather in the name of JESUS, He is there. This is not Emmaus, but He is there somewhere.

Abairo Fun (Comedy)

Why did the olokoto [African redhead agama lizard] cross the road? Because it was going to Abairo Falls.

Which is the fittest animal and why? Peter's rock agama because it is always doing push-ups.

What do people use for writing? A biro.

What hormone is triggered by love and reduces stress through feelings of happiness? Abairo-xytocin.

What does System Of A Down say about life? Life is a waterfall.

If waterfalls went to university, then what course would they study? Tourism.

How do Lugbarati speakers greet? By mentioning a Bantu ethnic group that migrated northwards from South Africa because of Shaka Zulu's expansion policy during the 19th Century while the response sounds like UK (United Kingdom).

What makes Abairo Falls therapeutic? Oluko heals (read hills).

If Arua means "Small prison", then what label can you give its inhabitants? Prisoners.

Imagine Abairo was a person, what would you call its abdominal muscles? Ab(airo)s.

What supernatural reality can waterfall chasers learn from the various series of Oluko Falls? Streams come true.

If Oloporoporo resembles Miriadua, what does Abairo resemble? Miri-Kabalega (Murchison) Falls. 

Whenever water goes up, it must come back down. True, but whenever water falls down, tourism must go up and stay there.

How would you describe the Abairo Gorge? Gorgeous!

What must we call our FATHER in Heaven? ABBA-i ro.

How many walls make a standard meeting room? Falls [4 (wa)lls].

What would a Muyindi politician say while shaking his head if he visited Abairo Falls? Jolly good voter-falls.

What did the servants at the wedding in Cana tell the master of the banquet? Yi aba-i ro [There is plenty of water], but no more wine.

Who created Abairo Falls? The CREATOR.

From which direction does the sun rise everyday? Oluko; East of Arua Hill.

How many eyes does Abairo Falls have? Just one.

What did Ezekiel eat? Scrollex.

What is Abairo therapy? It is when you fall, but then swim in a pool filled with plenty of lessons.

Since King Leopold II of Belgium owned West Nile for his lifetime, then what did West Nile own for its lifetime? Belgium.

What does a Lugbara call a place with too many lizards? Olokoto-poroporo, Olokoto-karakara.

What do you call a place with too much water? Yi aba-i ro.

Mention synonyms for abairo! Badaka, angiri, lakuru, kakau, poroporo, laikuro.

What is the cure for Depression Fever? Abairocetamol.

Which foreign explorer discovered Oluko Falls? Mike Elkins.

How is the canyon in Oluko? Grand!

State the abbreviation AI in full! Abairo Intelligence.

What did Oloporoporo (Upper Abairo) Falls tell Acile Rapids and Abairo Falls? I'm water-falling in love with our visitors.

Where did the descendants of Adam and Eve go after they were expelled from the Garden of Eden? They came to Oluko.

Why did the Ngoni migrate from South Africa? Because they were not muke [Translated from Lugbara: okay] with the expansion of Zulu Kingdom.

Where is the Elephants' Graveyard? Lado [Ancestors are resting here].

If Abairo Falls could fly, then what bird would it be? Crested crane-o.

Where in United Gombololas (UG) do you find Abairo Falls? Oluko Gombolola.

Which country encourages its citizens to eat early? Italy.

What did Abairo tell the moon? Let us have a watermoon tonight instead of honeymoon.

If Donald Trump visited Abairo Falls, then what might he say? Make Abairo great again!

Where did Samson meet Delilah? Abairo Falls.

What happened after GOD created Abairo Falls? HE saw that it was good, then HE rested.

When a human falls, it is sad! On the contrary, when water falls, it is joyful!

Are the best things in life about falls? Yes, rainfall, falling in love, autumn seasons and waterfalls.

When you ask GOD for spaghetti and HE gives you worms, then what are you? A bird near River Asa.

What do you call a Muganda who can speak Lugbara? Lugbaraganda.

Where does the water from Abairo end up? Cairo.

At least how many times have the supporters of President Yoweri heard of Abairo? Seven times!

What is the best thing a Lugbara can do when s/he cannot pay entry fees? Fizi-yo-therapy or Fizi-ko therapy (read Physiotherapy or Physical therapy).

If JESUS turned water into wine, then what can He turn Abairo into? Winefalls.

Why did Europeans scramble for and partition Africa? Because it is sweet like a cake.

How do you say "nice camp" in Lugbarati? Kamupu ala; Kam'p'ala!

What is the opposite of outdoor barbecue? Indoor marmeque.

Since rhinos camp near Rhino Camp, what camps near Abairo Falls? Aba trees.

Which Ugandan president was a public holiday? Idi Amin.

Why do Swiss people love sweet meat when they tour Abairo? Because they come from Sweet-za-land.

Where else is Abairo used as a name? Philippines, Nigeria, Taiwan, Tai-two and Tai-three.

What did the sun say to the cottage center on the hill? Arise and shine!

As a Lugbara who has grown up in Africa during the new millenium, do you know which European music group made the song "Money Money Money" in 1976? Of course, ABBA-i ro.

Since there is no water in Hell, where is Abairo Falls? Heaven.

Which was the Best Waterfalls in Arua City before Abairo was discovered? Abairo itself.

Which European country is Black like Abairo? Monte-negro.

Is Wandi the parish in Ayivu related to the town in Terego and South Sudan? They share mushroom soup.

What is John the Caretaker of Abairo like? He is aci le [like light (electricity)].

What is the opposite of ripe mangoes? Abai-raw mangoes.

Why do people adore waterfalls? Because they are too beautiful to be hated.

If a Musoga saw the rocks at Abairo, then what would s/he call them? Jinja.

American, how do you usually select your cassava? I buy raw [A bai ro].

When is Abairo's birthday? In the first week of the calendar.

What is the remedy for depression? Avoid drugs, booze and cigarettes, but do not avoid Abairo Falls!

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Explore UG

Arua is a peaceful and prudent Metro Hub of Opportunities that links East Africa to the rest of the Black Continent. Surrounded by three different countries, it is the Heart of West Nile (Northwestern Uganda) where the 3rd President of Uganda originates. When you travel to Arua, you might want to explore the locality a bit. Points of Interest in Arua include Arua Hill, Barifa Forest, Golf Course, Arua Airport, hotels and so much more in all 12 directions including Salia Musala in Koboko, Lodonga Basilica in Yumbe, Alikua Pyramid in Maracha, Mount Wati in Terego, Vurra Customs, Ajai Game Reserve in Madi Okollo, Mount Oce in Moyo, etc. 

Hidden in the suburb of Oluko, East of Arua City is a very eco-friendly and adventurous get-away that offers a lot effortlessly (because it was made by GOD). I'm not trying to hype up the place, but I have felt its benefits which I used to doubt because the place seemed small and nobody mentioned its attributes: Relaxing; renewing; uplifting with a non-stop thunderous vibe; serene and quite refreshing because of the abundant vegetation! There are so many shades of green from different types of trees and grass; the hilly terrain provides a natural arena for climbing and aerobic exercises; the amazing view of the mini-rift valley takes you away like you are not even in the flat Lugbaraland you are used to; the constant roaring of River Asa as it flows down rocks soothes the mind and soul; some people go there for meetings, dates, outings, swimming in a rocky pool, study tours, picnics or birthday parties with edibles and drinks plus music blasting on speakers. The destination am talking about is Abairo Falls at the end of Waterfalls Road. From the Alua Primary School football field (more than a kilometre beyond Okuambo Market in Mvara) on Oluko Road which starts from the East End of Weatherhead Park Lane (Ring road around Golf Course), you cut right and move (Don't go left near Malingumu Events Amsterdam, but follow the bigger road) for 2 kilometres until you cross a small bridge. However, as the road starts to curve right towards Ambeko and Muni, go straight ahead on your left: That road will lead you to several discoveries. John Acile (Caretaker of Abairo Falls) started developing the place as a tourist attraction in 2006; he resides near the entrance with his hospitable family. Abairo Falls is directly East below Arise Center. When you are down there, you can actually see the golden sun set majestically over the cottage building on top of the hill; it's so transcendental that many people prefer going there in the afternoons and also during the weekend (Statistically, sometimes over 50 people fill the venue at the same time). When you ask a bodaman to take you to Abairo Falls, it might take about 15 minutes or more to reach there from Arua Hill Roundabout...

Pari Asianzuru [A Peaceful Place]

Are you stressed out by work or life in general? Try visiting a very peaceful place hidden in Oluko Subcounty to cool off and relax! You have to see it to believe it, even though at a small price. When people mention Oluko Falls [Yikuru in Lugbara], they might subconsciously be talking about a series of waterfalls in Oluko because there is Oloporoporo (Upper Falls) plus other amazing rapids downstream, but the final attraction in Oyufi Village, Wandi Parish (Ayivu Division of Arua City) at the end of Waterfalls Road is Abairo which means "There is plenty (of water)" when translated from Lugbara. The River Asa waterflow is simply non-stop all year round as it enters River Acha in the North to South valley ahead. GOD created a fantastic, unimaginable marvel in this locality! I travelled to Arua every year since Y2K to December 2013 when I moved permanently, but did not believe (without a single doubt) that such a place existed in Arua City until Twenty25; it's like what I had been wishing to see near Arua City for a quarter century after enjoying Lake Victoria in Bantuland became reality: Small, but big enough in terms of aura!

Uganda is gifted by GOD; in the southern background of Abairo is a mini-rift valley that makes you wonder whether you are in Western UG (Bundibugyo, Kasese [Rwenzori], Fort Portal, Hoima, Bufumbira, etc) or the European Alps (during Summertime). The cascade itself resembles the powerful Murchison (Kabalega) Falls gorge though narrower. Nevertheless, there is a 7 metre-long rock at the top of the falls dividing the water into two just before it joins again and falls. During the wet season (March to November), the water is sandy-brown and looks quite dirty because of eroded riverside soil sediments plus floods the pool area making swimming riskily difficult on some days, but the Dry Winter (December to February) changes all that; you might even see the base of the pool clearly before Spring. The cascade even looks white like an illusion. On a rock is written: Welcome visitors to the beauty of GOD's creation!

Arua City Council wants to turn Abairo Falls into an international tourist centre...

Asindriza azini Leta [Peace and Love]!