A three Days Eastern Uganda Safari to Sipi Falls
This 3 days Uganda Safari Sipi Falls tour provides a breathtaking atmosphere to you especially when you enjoy the splendid views of Sipi Falls. A hike to Mountain Elgon makes your safari even better as you view nature from a distance. Sipi falls is located in the East of Uganda approximately 277km from Kampala Uganda’s capital in Kapchorwa district. These falls are found on the foothills of Mountain Elgon just at the edge of Mount Elgon National park nearing the Kenyan border to Uganda. The name sipi was derived from the word ‘sep’ which is a name of a wild banana-like indigenous plant that grows along the banks of the Sipi River, this plant can be used as medicine for treating fevers and measles by local people in that area.
The sipi falls is comprised of 3 waterfalls each flowing from a different altitude. The highest fall drops from an altitude of 100m referred to as the main fall since it is the last fall in the series, this fall is a little bigger than the other two falls, but all give Uganda a beautiful scenery. In fact most people say that sipi falls are the ‘most romantic falls’ in Uganda which is evidenced by the wonderful falls. This area is majorly where most hikes to Mt. Elgon are started from. Hiking up to these falls gives a beautiful scenic view, like Lake Kyoga, the karamoja low lands, coffee plantations and other surrounding areas. The climate in this area is cool since it’s a hilly area and sometimes as individuals are hiking there are rains, which makes hiking a bit hard but it is also an experience of its own, generally it is a place available for chilling, loosening up and relaxing from the congestion around cities.
The nearby communities have hospitable people and majorly the Sabiny and Bagishu live around this area and do farming such as growing of Arabica coffee which is the major cash crop in this land, this coffee is grown on altitudes between 1600metres and 1900metres above sea level. While at sipi add on your experience by visiting these plantations. During this visit you will learn also how coffee is harvested, processed, roasted and other things, you will also be able to see how people live in these communities.
Proposed itinerary
| Day 1 | Travel to Sipi Falls in eastern Uganda. | 6 – 7 hrs. |
| Day 2 | Simple hike of MT Elgon and explore caves. | N/A |
| Day 3 | Transfer back to Kampala, en route at the source of the Nile and Sezibwa falls. | N/A |
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Sipi Falls at Mt Elgon
After an early breakfast, our professional guide will pick you up and briefs you about the Safari. You will drive through beautiful towns like Jinja where you will have a stopover for lunch. Feel the local connection of the MUNA land. After you will proceed to Sipi falls for the hike. The river at Sipi rises on the foothills of Mountain Elgon and the place is very popular as it forms the beautiful waterfalls. After the hike you will head to your lodge and check in.
Location: Sipi Falls Uganda
Meal plan: half board
Accommodations Option:
- Budget: Lacam Lodge
- Mid-Range: Rafiki Lodge Sipi
- Luxury: Sipi River Lodge
Day 2: Another day at Mt. Elgon visiting caves
Today, after early morning breakfast at the lodge you will go to Mountain Elgon, here you will meet a ranger with whom you will take a short hike to explore the 100 meters deep caves. The caves are very rich in salt and mineral deposits. The guide will take further to hike further to the smaller falls for another breathtaking view and lots of exploration including scenic viewing and sightseeing. You can also participate in Topography. In the afternoon after lunch, you will take go for a community walk visiting different local communities in the area. You will visit Arabic coffee plantations.
Location: Sipi Falls
Meal plan: full board
Accommodations Options
- Budget: Lacam Lodge
- Mid-Range: Rafiki Lodge Sipi
- Luxury: Sipi River Lodge
Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala,
After an early breakfast at the lodge, you will be picked up by our guide to embark on your journey back to Kampala. En-route at the source of the Nile in Jinja. You will have lunch, take a boat trip to the source of the Nile followed by another stopover at Sezibwa falls for scenic viewing, photography and an exciting walk to the top of the falls which after you will proceed to Kampala .
| Includes
· Airport transfers · 4×4 transport with English speaking local guide/driver for all road transport · Accommodation & all meals above · All park entrances fees · Drinking water in the vehicle · Mentioned activities |
Excludes
· International visas · Accommodation facilities while in Kampala · All expenses of personal nature such as tips and drinks |
| Health
· Yellow fever and malaria prophylactics are required · COVID19 certificate · Officials have a right to refuse entry if you are found to have or show any signs of communicable diseases |
Visas
· Most nationalities require a visa to enter Uganda which can be obtained on arrival at USD 50 per person, single entry. Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months |
| Flights
· It is imperative that you confirm your onward /return flights. If you need assistance you can please contact our offices. |
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