1 day Sipi falls hiking trail or tour, to a set of three waterfalls which is situated along the foothills of Mountain Elgon in Kapchorwa District. They are Uganda‘s most beautiful waterfalls and the prime tourist attraction of Eastern Uganda. Offers an exciting hiking adventure along the base of Mountain Elgon, which includes visiting all three waterfalls, enjoying the magnificent views of the Mountains and the distant plains of the Karamoja, and going through the local communities of the Sabei people, and their coffee farmlands. The main and popular routes are Budadiri and then Sasa trail which leads you to the top of Sipi Falls.
You must know when booking affordable Sipi Falls hiking.
✓ Group Size: Minimum One traveler
✓ Transport: 4X4 Safari Vehicle – Van or Minibus
✓ Accommodation: Safari Lodge types (Budget, Mid – Range, or Luxury)
Note: For Booking and Confirmation, a 50 % initial deposit is required to confirm a booking
Highlights of 1 day Sipi falls hiking tour in Uganda.
- Hiking and coffee tour
- Visiting 3 waterfalls
- Travel in a customized 4WD safari vehicle
- Service of English-speaking driver
- Rock climbing
- Airport Transfers
Our detailed itinerary for Sipi falls hiking tour in Uganda.
Have an early cup of coffee or tea and prepare for pick-up from your hotel in Kampala by 6:30 am. This is early enough to beat the menacing morning traffic jam of Kampala city. You travel eastwards on the Kampala Jinja highway and head for Sipi, a 6 – hour journey. Upon arrival and after a brief relaxation, you get a local guide to lead the hike, starting with the topmost waterfall, and descending to the bottom waterfall which is also the main Sipi Waterfall. The waterfalls measure 85 m, 75 m, and 100 m respectively.
The entire hike will take close to 4 hours or less depending on the level of fitness. However, given that you are descending for most of the hike, even first-time hikers can complete it within 4 hours, Alternatively, you can choose to leave out one of the waterfalls when you feel the fatigue getting enough of you. After your Sipi falls hiking tour, transfer to one of the accommodations overlooking the main waterfalls for lunch. Thereafter embark on the return trip to Kampala, arriving late evening.
what to bring for 1 day Sipi falls hiking Safari Uganda
- Sunglasses
- Light Clothes
- Camera for photos
- Raincoat
Sipi hiking adventure in Uganda includes:
- Airport transfers pick up and drop off
- Transport in a private car
- Driver guide
- En-route Lunch
- Hiking guide fee
- Entrance fee
- Pure Bottled drinking water
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
However, Sipi hiking tour Uganda exclusions:
- Airfares
- Uganda Visa
- Luxury drinks
- Porter fees when tracking
- Tips to the local guide
- Telephone fees
- Personal insurance and shopping
- Any other item not mentioned above