Sipi Falls Uganda Tour

Sipi falls is nestled in the Eastern part of Uganda in Kapchorwa district near Mbale district. It is located at least 277 kilometers away from Kampala and they are found at the edge of Mountain Elgon National Park. The word Sipi was derived from the ‘sep’ a wild banana that grows along the River Sipi. The Sep banana is used as medicine by the locals to treat measles and fever. Sipi falls are considered to be the most romantic falls in the world with the beautiful scenery that they give off Exploring the sipi falls should be top of your list while on a safari to Uganda. It is a good destination for couples, those traveling in groups and those travelling with their families. It is an adventure that you should try out, take as many photos as you want, and enjoy the various activities that are offered around the sipi falls. You will need a tour guide to take you around the falls and a local tour guide will need about $5 to take you on a trek to the falls. Sipi falls comprises of three falls that can easily be trekked with the first one being the main sipi fall, the middle one is known as the Simba falls and the last one being the Ngasire falls. While hiking up the falls you will be rewarded with the most beautiful sights like the Karamoja region, Mountain Elgon, Lake Kyoga, Mountain Elgon National Park, and the Arabica coffee plantations.