Uganda · SIPI FALLS HIKES
Three waterfalls step down the side of Mount Elgon and the walk between them is muddy, steep and worth it. These 5 cover the day hike, the coffee-farm add-on and the overnight versions, with prices and how much climbing each one really involves.
Meet a private guide from Discover Sipi in Kapchorwa for a flexible hike around Sipi Falls. Choose a short route or a longer walk to three waterfalls, then add coffee, caves, sunset views, cultural stories, or abseiling if time and conditions allow. Guides include William, Juma, Ezekiel, Simon, and Ian.
“Warm welcome from William and Ezekiel. We had a lot of fun, checked out the three falls and took awesome pictures.”
Spend two days around Uganda’s Sipi Falls, hiking to three waterfalls with a local guide and visiting coffee farmers near Mbale. William and Simon can also help arrange transport and lodging, but confirm what is included because accommodation, meals, drinks, and private transport are listed separately.
“What an incredible journey I had with William. He took me hiking and to Sipi Falls. I am leaving tomorrow and already want to come back!!! Thank you William for an wonderful experience in Sipi Uganda.”
Travel privately from Kampala to Sipi Falls, tour a local coffee-growing area, sample regional roasts, and hike to three waterfalls near Mount Elgon. Your two-day trip includes transport, meals, one night in Sipi, guide services, and waterfall views, with abseiling also listed as part of the experience.
“The hike to Sipi Falls was an exhilarating adventure that challenged us both physically and mentally. As we made our way through the lush, verdant landscape, the sound of the cascading waterfall grew louder, building the anticipation until we fiRead more”
Discover Sipi takes you from Kampala or Mbale toward Mount Elgon for a village coffee lesson, a guided hike to all three Sipi Falls, and a community walk. Guides including William, Simon, and Elvis can help shape the experience, with pickup offered and private touring for your group.
“We went to Sipi Falls to take a break from Kampala and it was absolutely the right decision. The hike to the three water falls with our guide William was amazing and the nature was breathtaking. Also the Coffee Tour was really interesting for me as a coffee lover. William is a great and knowledgable guide and I recommend him to every visitor at Sipi falls.”
Spend the day near Mount Elgon with an Indigenous guide such as Ezekiel or Ian. Walk to Sipi Falls, then pick, husk, roast, grind, and brew Arabica coffee with a local family. Expect beautiful views, slippery sections, cultural stories, and a hands-on coffee lesson.
“We had a wonderful Christmas Day in the company of our guide Ian and his dog Bobby. Sipi Falls are beautiful, and the coffee preparation and tasting was great fun. Thank you for everything, and I hope to see you soon for abseiling. I highly recommend it.”
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