3 Days River Nile and Sipi Hiking Adventure
per person
The 3-day River Nile and Sipi hiking adventure in Uganda takes you to the stunning Sipi falls found on the foothills of Mount Elgon, found in the Eastern part of the Country. Surprisingly, it is made up of three spectacular waterfalls which flow at different elevations, a phenomenon to both domestic and foreign visitors yearly. The tour will also take you to the exhilarating waters at the source of the Nile in Jinja. After you will drive back to Kampala with a stopover visit to Sezibwa Falls, a cultural heritage site.
Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Drive to Sipi falls
- Day 2: Hike to the Sipi falls
- Day 3: Drive to the source of the Nile, Jinja and return to Kampala
Day 1: Drive to Sipi falls via Jinja-community tour
Get up early in the morning, have your travel bags arranged and get ready for a pick up by your assigned safari guide. You will begin your journey from Entebbe of Kampala to Mbale which comes with spectacular views of Mountain Elgon and other attractions along the way. You will have lunch on the way, on arrival in Sipi you will check in your booked lodge. Later in the evening, you will have a community tour where you will engage with the locals to discover and learn more about their way of life and culture. Later you will walk back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Sipi Falls Lodge/Sipi Heritage (mid-range)/Lacam Lodge (Budget)
Meal Plan: Lunch/ Dinner
Day 2: Hike to the Sipi falls
Wake up to the breathtaking scenery of the Sipi Falls and prepare to hike the summit of this magnificent natural beauty for breathtaking views from above and a glimpse of the majestic Mount Elgon. This scenic hike will lead you through lowlands, undulating hills, and several nearby farms. During hiking, you will have scenic views of the cascading Sipi falls. Later return to the lodge for lunch and in the afternoon, you will head out for the coffee experience in the near by community. Return to your lodge, rest and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Sipi Falls Lodge/Sipi Heritage (mid-range)/Lacam Lodge (Budget)
Meal Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Day 3: Drive to the source of the Nile, Jinja and return to Kampala
Begin your day as early as possible and head to the source of the Nile in Jinja, the world’s longest river. In addition to Uganda, this fascinating river remains an invaluable source of life to several other countries like Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, and many more. Here you will do some activities like White water rafting, Kayaking, quad biking, bungee jumping and many others. After, head to Sezibwa falls, which is believed to have been delivered by a woman by the locals. This will give you a chance to listen to the folk stories about this great nature. You will then head back to Kampala and later continue to Entebbe International Airport to catch your flight back home. After that, proceed to Sezibwa Falls, which the locals believe was delivered by a woman. You will have the opportunity to hear folktales about this magnificent natural setting. After that, you will return to Kampala and proceed to Entebbe International Airport in order to easily catch your return flight. This marks the end of the 3-Day River Nile and Sipi Hiking Adventure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
3 Days River Nile and Sipi Hiking Adventure package price
Includes:
- All Airport transfers
- English-speaking guide
- All ground transport in a 4 x 4-wheel drive vehicle with fuel & driver/guide
- Your 2 nights’ accommodation and meals
- Hiking fees
- All activities included in the itinerary
- Bottle Rwenzori drinking water
Excludes:
- Travel tickets
- All extra activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips, gifts, gratuities
- All personal expenses such as phone bills, antiquity purchases and others
- Personal insurance