Beach near Gulu, Uganda

Gulu Travel Guide

Uganda

Gulu is a city of 146,858 people in northern Uganda and an important urban centre in the country’s north. It is inland, so there is no nearby coastline or notable beach area to include in a city visit.

Travellers arriving by air use Gulu Airport (ULU), the airport serving the city. Local journeys are generally made around the city by road, with travel plans best organised around the places you want to visit.

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Local time

146,858

Population

3,853 miles away

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Weather in Gulu

Mon

30°

Tue

31°

Wed

32°

Know before you go

Pays in UGX

Plug type Type G

Emergency 999

Dial code +256

Tipping: Tipping is not obligatory in Uganda, but is becoming increasingly common, particularly in tourist-oriented establishments. It is always appreciated for good service.

Best time to visit Gulu

Jan

33°0

Feb

35°2

Mar

32°12

Apr

29°17

May

29°17

Jun

29°16

Jul

28°19

Aug

28°20

Sep

29°20

Oct

28°21

Nov

29°11

Dec

31°4

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Gulu

  1. Pece Stadium

    stadium arena

    2.3 km

  2. University Community Church Gulu

    baptist place of worship

    3.4 km

  3. TAKS Community Art Centre

    art gallery

    1.5 km

  4. HOLY Rosary Parish - Gulu

    roman catholic place of worship

    2.9 km

  5. WHEG Ministries

    christian place of worship

    3.5 km

  6. Mwakose Art And Design

    art gallery

    1.8 km

  7. Abundant Grace Church of Christ

    christian place of worship

    0.9 km

  8. Full Harvest International Church ministries

    christian place of worship

    1.6 km

Getting there

Gulu Airport · 2.5 km

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