3 Days Uganda Safari Sipi Falls
This 3 Days Uganda Sipi Falls Safari provides a breathtaking atmosphere to you especially when you enjoy the splendid views of Sipi Falls. A hike to Mountain Elgon makes your safari even better as you view nature from a distance. Sipi falls is located in the East of Uganda approximately 277km from Kampala Uganda’s capital in the Kapchorwa district.
These falls are found on the foothills of Mountain Elgon just at the edge of Mount Elgon National park nearing the Kenyan border with Uganda. The name sipi was derived from the word ‘sep’ which is a name of a wild banana-like indigenous plant that grows along the banks of the Sipi River, this plant can be used as medicine for treating fevers and measles by local people in that area.
The sipi falls is comprised of 3 waterfalls each flowing from a different altitude.
The highest fall drops from an altitude of 100m referred to as the main fall since it is the last fall in the series, this fall is a little bigger than the other two falls, but all give Uganda beautiful scenery.
In fact, most people say that sipi falls are the ‘most romantic falls’ in Uganda which is evidenced by the wonderful falls.
About Mount Elgon National Park & Sipi Falls
This area is majorly where most hikes to Mt. Elgon started. Hiking up to these falls gives a beautiful scenic view, of Lake Kyoga, the Karamoja lowlands, coffee plantations, and other surrounding areas. The climate in this area is cool since it’s a hilly area and sometimes as individuals are hiking there are rains, which makes hiking a bit hard but it is also an experience of its own, generally, it is a place available for chilling, loosening up and relaxing from the congestion around cities.
The nearby communities have hospitable people and majorly the Sabiny and Bagishu live around this area and do farming such as growing Arabica coffee which is the major cash crop in this land, this coffee is grown on altitudes between 1600metres and 1900metres above sea level. While these individuals can engage in visiting these plantations, these visits can be organized by local guides in the area.
There are no worries about where to stay or how much to pay and all other things because all types of accommodation are available for you while in Sipi such as luxurious lodges, mid-range hotels, and budget hotels, and also campsites are available for those interested in camping.
Coffee plantation visit on the 3 Days Uganda Sipi Falls Safari
The coffee plantations are on the lower slopes of Mt. Elgon; while at sipi add on your experience by visiting these plantations. The coffee is majorly Arabica coffee and grows within altitudes 1600m and 1900m, it is the cash crop to the Bagishu and Sabiny in this area, during this visit you will learn also how coffee is harvested, processed, roasted, and other things, you will also be able to see how people live in these communities.
3 Days Uganda Sipi Falls Safari Inclusions and Exclusions
Things Included:
- Park fees
- All activities
- All accommodation
- A professional driver/guide.
- All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT.
- Roundtrip airport transfer.
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section).
- Drinking water (On all days)
Terms & Conditions
- Rates are per person and exclude international flights from/to your home country.
- This tour must be paid in US Dollars (USD).
Things Excluded:
- International flights.
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour.
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day).
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- The government imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees.
3 Days Uganda Sipi Falls Safari Quotation
Budget Safari Quotation
- ACCOMMODATION: Budget: Lacam Lodge.
- MEAL PLAN: Mid-Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
- 1 Person $ 1300
- 2 People $ 1200
- 3 People $1100
- 4 People $1000.
- 5 People $950
- 6 People $900
- Drinking Water throughout.
Mid-Range Safari Quotation
- ACCOMMODATION: Rafiki Lodge Sipi.
- MEAL PLAN: Mid-Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
- 1 Person $ 961
- 2 People $ 730.
- 3 People $670
- 4 People $520
- 5 People $460
- Drinking Water throughout.
Luxury Safari Quotation
- ACCOMMODATION: Sipi River Lodge.
- MEAL PLAN: Mid-Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
- 1 Person $ 1300
- 2 People $ 1200.
- 3 People $1100
- 4 People $1000.
- 5 People $950
- 6 People $900
- Drinking Water throughout.