The Eastern Uganda Safari circuit has been made great through interest by many guests who would love to hike the beautiful hilarious hills of Sipi falls at Mt Elgon National Park. The Sipi Falls are arguably the most beautiful waterfalls in Uganda, which is so rewarding, with the beautiful plain view at the backdrop. Other than the presence of the great sipi falls, the region is also known for producing Uganda’s gold medalists, who come from the mountains area. Majority to tours to Kidepo National Park, always have Sipi falls hiking as part of their activities on the Eastern circuit drive, as the best stopover to break the journey.
At One More Adventure, our Sipi falls tour, is accompanied, under the guidance of our famous local guide Willian Cheptoek, born and bred from the soil. He knows the area as the back of his palm
Sipi Falls Hike at Mt Elgon National Park takes you through the tomato and beautiful banana gardens, coffee plantation and there is a point where you will take a forest nature walk as you connect from one fall to another. A number of bird species and other rare mountainous flora can be spotted along the sippi falls hiking trails.
The Sipi falls is made of 3 waterfalls.
Following the Sipi river flow from the top, the first waterfall plunges 85 meters over a cliff into the plunge pool below. It is the second highest of the three Sipi waterfalls and gives off such a thunderous splash! Midway this cliff is a trail that cuts behind the waterfall. It looks quite scary from the bottom before you get up there, but it is safe and such an incredible vantage point for better views of the falls and panoramic views of the Mt. Elgon Slopes & the distant plains of the Karamoja region.
After the plunge, the river continues on its course through farmlands & local communities, flowing over rocks & small cliffs and thereby forming pools and rapids, before it plunges 65 meters over another big cliff, forming the second waterfall of the Sipi Falls. This is the smallest of the three Sipi waterfalls. The waterfall forms a nice “natural shower” which you can go under and enjoy the cold pour especially after a tiring hike. However during the rainy season the water volume goes up and the shower will be too strong and risky. There is also a man-made cave behind the waterfall situated near to the bottom. The cave offers a wonderful behind the waterfall experience, where you can sit silently in the shadow of the gushing waterfalls that have created a sort of a curtain to the cave. Enjoy the cool breeze, nice views and lots of good photos! From this point, you can watch over the great valley and farm land. This is the best point to watch sunset during your sundowner treat at sipi falls.
From here the river flow continues through a bit of more bushes and less local community farmlands, before plunging over another massive cliff, 100 meters high – hence the biggest of the three Sipi waterfalls. This waterfall has a big enough plunge pool that you can dive in for a swim in the cold waters. It is commonly referred to as a “natural swimming pool”. This is considered the main waterfall and oftentimes mistaken to be “thee” Sipi Falls without considering the two others waterfalls. It is totally breathtaking with rainbows cutting through the sparkling white falls. This is as well the closed waterfall.
Most hikes always start with this biggest waterfall as the hiker ascends the falls until they reach the top.
Biking at Sipi falls is also possible for those who would like to use the bikes to reach the further tallest waterfalls.
Other activities to be done at Sipi waterfalls hike at Mt Elgon National Park, includes;
Abseiling adventure.
Those who enjoy abseiling adventure, you have the opportunity to go down the falls, on the rope, with the beautiful scenic valley, on the backdrop. Abseiling and rock climbing is done at the major waterfall. Quite challenging, but very interesting, enjoyed by the youth.
Coffee tour
Nothing more rewarding like a test of locally authentic made Arabic coffee, as you enjoy a sweep of a crop to cup coffee experience. You will be involved in the entire coffee making process, and later chill and take a sweep of your own made coffee, as you share a moment with the local community. The coffee from this region is considered as one of the best coffee in Uganda. You can as well purchase some beans and go along with them.
Farm tour and cooking lesson.
Our guide William, can take you through the farm land, and you have a great knowledge about farming in the Sipi region. The farm tour can be combined with the cooking lesson, whereby after visiting the farms, fresh garden crops can be harvested, and later you are involved in the local food preparation. At the end of the day, you will eat like a local, with a great test of local organic food, prepared fresh from the garden.
Other than just doing a sipi falls tour visit here, the food in this area is one of the highlights of the visit, due to the freshness of the vegetables. If you’re a vegetarian, and would like to have a taste of one of the world’s delicious vegetables and plenty of vegetables, please make sipi. You must visit a bucket list destination. You will be blown away. The area has a constant, nonstop supply of vegetables due to the beautiful climate, and supply of water.
You can combine your sipi falls hike with a hike on Mount Elgon, to conquer the summit of the beautiful mountain.
Get in touch with One More Adventure Safaris, and have your Uganda Safari tour to Sipi falls curated by our senior consultants.
