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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...