Hike Sipi Falls : The sipi falls are the series of three major water falls on the sipi river. Both local and foreign tourists visit to enjoy majestic waterfals,sipi falls has one of the most landscape in Uganda .sipi offers amazing multi day trekking options and the areas near are great for tourism also, the most popular attractions in the region is the famous sipi falls ,touring the falls is an experience to fully enjoy and appreciate, sipi has separate levels of waterfalls descending in the same river and spread out over a few miles in local plantations. And also has the sipi falls hike which has an amazing route that goes through the falls, offering stunning views and opportunities to meet the local people, it is about 7to 8 kilometres.
Reasons why one should visit sipi falls
Photography moments. the sipi falls are magnificent, especially during the rainy season because of the crystal-clear water flows over dark rock on the hillside, where you can take the best pictures ever.
Sipi is one of the attractions that are popular and one on Uganda safari would not miss out because of its wonderful experience as you hike the bottom of the falls and the thunderous water.
The breathtaking landscape. Sipi has lush vegetation, rugged hills and cliffs, valley and other scenic features as you hike you will meet the beautiful landscape that will please your eyes and adventurous mind.
Listen to interesting stories and learn new things our experienced guides will tell you stories about sipi falls, its people, visit the historical sites, like mise cave that has a wonderful story.
People who leave around sipi falls
These are very calm, friendly people and welcoming and they are known as the Sebei people.
Other things to do in sipi falls
Wildlife encountering while on a safari tour you will encounter animals like small antelopes, monkeys and other others.
Visiting the nyero rock painting. The paintings are believed to date and consired the most important rock art in Uganda.
Coffee plantation visit, coffee plantation are on lower slopes of mountain Elgon and the coffee planted is the Arabica coffee it is the cash crop of the Bagishu and sabiny in the area, and learn how coffee is harvested, and how people leave.
Mountain, biking you opt to travel with your bike, it is so adventurous and thrilling to ride to ride a bike on Rocky Mountains.
Visit the sipi river apart from visiting the 3waterfalls you could also take a time and visit the sipi river it has nice vegetation including sep plant where sipi came from.
Abseiling, it is an activity in sipi that one must do. Standing on top of the highest sipi waterfall you will get a shirt briefing about abseiling.
Best time to visit sipi falls
Sipi falls can be visited through out because the weather is cool throughout the year though the rainy season you may get challenges so it is better you visit it in dry season.
How to get to sipi falls
You can get to sipi by road which takes like 5hours via jinja, mbale and head to Kapchorwa.
About the middle and upper water fall
The middle has the best topography.it will take you through communities and a small jungle
close to the falls.
You will get close to gazing at white water as it splendidly falls over the sheer cliff.
The upper falls are dotted with lush vegetation and fields of crops with many routed but our experience guides you.
You can go to the bottom of the first sipi falls as well, to upper loop trek and see the entire sipi region from the top.
What to carry while going for hiking at sipi falls
Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes
Bring enough water for drinking because you need to keep hydrated.
Carry warm clothes because it may get cold on the way
Wear a hat or cap to shield you from the sun.
Where to stay in sipi falls
When you get to sipi fall the accommodation is good and comfortable for every one where we have luxury, budget, and mid-range and these include,
Rafaki lodge sipi it is amid range -luxury costing of family cottages, honeymoon suits, Bandas and basic rooms. At rakaki lodge you experience intimate fireside dining.
Sipi heritage which is also known as sipi river, it has very comfortable room it has a bar in and dinning.
Mise cave lodge it is a small-scale resort, and it offers up to 9 double rooms and it is located to the famous cave mise which is one of tourist attractions, as well as traditional coffee ceremonies take place in that very cave.
Lacam lodge it is mid-range lodge. Located on the cliff with great view of sipi falls, it is made of timber and grass thatched.
Those are some of the accommodations where you can stay while in sipi.
