Waterfall
The three Sipi waterfalls
Sipi, Mount ElgonA trio of cascades dropping from the Mount Elgon escarpment, reached by short guided walks.
01 Overview
About Sipi Falls
On the foothills of Mount Elgon, the Sipi River drops over three spectacular waterfalls. Guided hikes pass coffee gardens and viewpoints; the cool air and the views make it one of Uganda’s most scenic escapes.
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Waterfall hikes
Walk to the base of all three falls.
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Coffee farm visits
See Arabica grown on the slopes of Elgon.
02 Where you’ll go
Sites to visit, day by day
Scenic stops and their locations — mix and match them into days, or ask Davema to build the route for you.
Culture
Mount Elgon coffee trail
Sipi, KapchorwaPick, roast and taste arabica with local growers on the slopes.
Adventure
Mount Elgon & Wagagai Peak
Mount Elgon National ParkHike the extinct volcano’s caldera for hot springs, forest and sweeping views.
03 More in Uganda
Nearby places
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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
An ancient forest and one unforgettable hour.
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Murchison Falls
Where the Nile throws itself through a rock.
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Queen Elizabeth National Park
Tree-climbing lions and a channel full of hippos.
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Kibale National Park
The primate capital of the world.
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Kidepo Valley National Park
Uganda’s remote and wildly beautiful north-east.
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Jinja & the Nile
The adventure capital at the source of the Nile.
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Lake Bunyonyi
The place of little birds.
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Rwenzori Mountains
The Mountains of the Moon.
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Ssese Islands
Lake Victoria’s island escape.
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Kampala
The vibrant city on seven hills.
04 When to visit
Month by month
JanBest
FebBest
MarGood
AprQuieter
MayQuieter
JunBest
JulBest
AugBest
SepGood
OctGood
NovGood
DecBest
Best time Good Less ideal / wetter
05 Itineraries
Journeys in Sipi Falls
No ready-made itinerary for Sipi Falls — yet.
That’s what Davema is for. Tell us your dates, who’s travelling and what you love, and we’ll design it from scratch.
07 Things to do
09 Before you go
Travel notes
Visa & entry
Most visitors need a visa for Uganda, which can be applied for online as an e-visa before travel. Requirements depend on nationality — see our visa guide in the Travel Journal and ask the Davema visa desk to confirm for your passport.
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