Hiya! I am a couchsurfer and have been a Heygo, Beeyonder and Beamz guide among several virtual companies. My experience with virtual tourism offers me the opportunity to give you the best of both worlds now on physical site. I have given expatriates and friends amazing experiences in Uganda. I can’t wait to discover with you! Let’s Go! Aya Twende~
Oh, I will share with you the cultural and historical aspects of Gulu a new city found in the Northern region of Uganda. How has Gulu evolved through times as a district, its name, people and rising from its scourge into the newest city on the block that everyone is yearning to visit. In addition, I will take you to places that are not so touristy, hidden, so that you can enjoy this city like a local! If you want to know everything about this fantastic city, you can't miss my Free Walking Tour in Gulu!
What are we going to visit?
Duration: 3-5hours
Equipment: Gulu is hot bring along an umbrella or ensure you got your hut/cape and sunglasses, and Sunscreen is a plus+
Can’t wait to meet you! Afoyo- Thank you~
I will be standing by the Gulu central market Elephants gate. I will have my black cape and shades.
We will visit Gulu market the biggest market in Northern Uganda. We see how imperishable products such as African fabrics are sold including tailoring. We see how perishable products are sold such as food stuffs. What are the locals food preservations. We taste street snacks. We visit one of the galleries supporting mainly University students.
Here we visit Chief or King’s palace locally called Rwot. Now the cultural history of Acholi. We shall pass by a village local market. If we have time, we pass by the origins of Gulu. Note: entrance to palace we may or not be charged.
We visit one of the biggest art galleries and learn its poignant story behind the arts. We may experience here local dishes for lunch. We may pass by Gulu art market too.
We visit the global Award winning plastic recycling centre. If the director is around he will talk to us. If he is not, we just have a look and see some innovative recycled products. We visit their hangout. Could have a drink there. We may visit another gallery. Or head to Gulu university.
Here we visit the expatriate hangout area. Can have touristy foods.
We visit the Pece stadium. It’s history of World war. We conclude our tour from here and walk back to town passing by local shops of both permanent and impermanent structures.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
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