Hiking Sipi Falls safari is the most popular adventure experience on Mount Elgon National Park in Eastern Uganda, for visitors who have less time in Uganda and wish to have the most unique experience. Sipi Falls is located on the base of Mountain Elgon in the Kapchorwa district.
On your Sipi Falls visit, you will hike to the three (3) waterfalls all near Mountain Elgon National Park. The magnificent Sipi Falls in Uganda gives a cool breath in a cool environment mostly with fresh air coming down from Mountain Elgon. Take a hike to Sipi Falls, Uganda’s most popular hiking adventure to Mountain Elgon National Park.
Hiking Sipi Falls on Mount Elgon. Credit: Karibu Travel Magazine
Hiking Sipi Falls Safari Itinerary:
Day 1: Kampala – Sipi Falls Mt. Elgon Park
Our drive guide shall pick you up from your hotel or place of residence in Kampala ready for a drive East wards of the country. You will then arrive in Mbale town for a mid morning stretch and a cup of coffee, after which we shall proceed to Sipi Falls. Arrive and check in, and then have your lunch.
After lunch, we will take a local guide to trek on the foothill of Mount Elgon where you will find Sipi Falls; a paradise full of flowers, birds, waterfalls and creeks. At least three (3) waterfalls can be visited. Walking in this area must feel like being Adam or Eve, so prepare yourself for a beautiful full day in paradise!
Overnight stay and meals at Mount Elgon Hotel / Sipi River Lodge / Lacam Lodge. Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner.
Day 2: Visit the waterfalls – Kampala/Entebbe Airport
After breakfast, you will take on an excursion and visit the three (3) waterfalls. The guided walk to the waterfalls is outstanding, so you can be certain that you will pass more picturesque waterfalls, plantations and caves. Local villagers will be sure to greet you with jambo and beaming smiles.
If you are feeling brave, one of the waterfalls is even perfect for that early morning shower. When you come back, you will enjoy a nice cup of warm Mount Elgon coffee which is waiting for you! Later, we will prepare to return at your convenience back to Kampala arriving by early evening. Should your flight be on the same day, you will be dropped off the airport for your onward flight back home or to your next destination. Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch.
Hiking Sipi Falls Safari Includes:
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Accommodation and meals for 1 night at Mt. Elgon Park
- Sipi Falls Hike
- Visit the waterfalls
- Entrance fees
- Guides allowance
- Enroute Lunch
Excludes:
- Expenses of personal nature like: Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, and tobacco.
After visiting Mount Elgon National Park, you can extend your journey with an amazing wildlife game drive in the nearby Kidepo Valley National Park or extend further west for a wildlife safari to Murchison Falls National Park. Here, you will encounter the Big 5 including the rhinos, African elephants, buffaloes, lions and leopards, making Murchison Falls National Park Uganda’s most spectacular wildlife reserve. You can also opt for the breathtaking gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.