Sipi Falls Tour Adventures are done to Sipi Falls that are a series of waterfall along the Mount Elgon Ridge in Eastern Uganda. The region is among Uganda’s less explored and underrated safari destinations. Sipi Falls are located in Kapchorwa District about a 5 to 6 hours drive from Kampala, Uganda’s capital city. They are strategically located in the Mount Elgon conservation area that covers Mount Elgon, which has the World’s largest Volcanic mountain base.
We recently took a Discovery Journeys adventure to the region. Below are our top pick Sipi Falls Tour Adventures you can consider while on a visit there.
Hiking to Sipi Falls
The falls are the leading tourist attractions in the Sipi area. They include Simba, the smallest waterfall with a drop of 74 meters. Ngasire Falls are a bit uphill with an 85 meters drop and lastly are the Sipi Falls, the largest standing at 95 meters high.
On Sipi Falls Tour Adventures you hike and get up close to all the three water falls amidst sighting of different wildlife species. The hike is done in a true Ugandan countryside with farm lands which offers another amazing tour experience.
Sipi falls Hiking is strenuous and requires a degree of physical fitness. Some of the hiking trails are narrow and can be hectic to maneuver through on a rainy day. There are always young Sabiny vibrant boys you can hire to give you a hand while on the hike.
Coffee Experience
The Sipi area produces one of Uganda’s finest coffee. All this is thanks to the fertile Volcanic soils along the Mount Elgon region. The fertile soils and cool weather favor the growth of Arabic coffee that is widely grown by many homesteads as it is among the major cash crops.
Many of the homesteads have local coffee processing machines and produce coffees ready for consumption. On Coffee Tour you are taken through the coffee growing process right from the nursery till the coffee is fully grown and harvested.
Sipi Falls Tour Adventures featuring coffee experiences are engaging and experiential. They also give you an opportunity to taste freshly made and one of the best coffee you can ever have. The coffee experiences can be done any time of the year and last for 1 to 3 hours depending on your preference.
Cycling Tour Adventures
Cycling is an adventurous way to explore Sipi. The Sipi region has some of the most beautiful landscapes and view points that are best got to on cycling expeditions. The landscapes are mostly hilly but the impressive scenic views of the Pian Upe Valley and other open plains are unmatched.
On cycling adventures you also get to closely interact with the native people are very friendly and welcoming. Cycling can be done at any time of the day because of the chill climatic condition of the Sipi region.
Sipi Falls Tour Adventures are more fun with cycling expeditions and we highly recommend them.
Community Visit
Community visit in any safari destination are amazing as they enable you to directly interact with the natives. The Sipi falls region has a mixture of Nilotic and Bantu communities. The Nilotic’s include Kalegins who are both pastoralists and substance farmers. Mount Elgon’s fertile soils favor the growth of different food crops including millet, beans, plantain and different kinds of green vegetables.
The Bantu communities in the region are mainly Bagishu are locally known as the Bamasaba. Bagishu are mountain people who have lived along the Mount Elgon slopes for centuries. They predominantly subsistence farmers who rely on agriculture for their livelihood. On community visits you therefore get to learn more about the different people’s ways of life of the different communities in the Sipi region.
Community visits are the only ways we get to understand our cultural differences and develop appreciation for that.
Cave Tour Adventures
The Sipi region has several natural and man made caves. These were home to the migrating groups of people centuries backs before they permanently established their homes for settlement. Many of these caves have historical paintings that give a narration of the people who lived there.
Caves also have a traditional healing importance to the local people as some are perceived sacred. Some people still make pilgrims to the different caves to isolate themselves while on prayer requests or when seeking for traditional healing and power. On Sipi Falls Tour Adventures you get to visit some of these caves and learn about the history and traditional importance.
Abseiling & Rock Climbing
Rock climbing and abseiling are the most thrilling activities on Sipi Falls Tour Adventures. Abseiling is done along the Sipi Falls Ridge and brings you an up close view and contact of the falls. Rock climbing is also incredible but requires a degree of fitness and experience.
There is also an option of Hiking Mount Elgon that is located a few kilometers from Sipi. Mount Elgon has the second highest mountain Peak in Uganda called Wagagai. This comes after the Rwenzori Mountains Margherita peak that is snow capped standing at 5,109 meters above sea level. All these adventures can be done alongside other Discovery Journeys to Kenya and Tanzania. Our 8-Day Eastern Uganda Safari features Sipi Falls and other less traveled paths in Northern Uganda including Pian Upe and Moroto. It is custom made and suitable for all tourist categories. Book it now and start the epic Sipi Falls Tour Adventures.
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