The 3-Day Best of the Nile River and Sipi Hiking Tour
per person
The 3 days best of the Nile River and Sipi hiking tour in Uganda takes you to the breathtaking 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 remarkable experience for both local and foreign visitors, yearly. The tour will offer you a chance to explore the amazing waters at the source of the Nile in Jinja. Later, you will return to Kampala with a stopover visit to the charming Sezibwa falls, together with its cultural heritage site, for its history, norms, and traditions.
Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Drive to Sipi Falls
- Day 2: Hiking the Sipi Falls
- Day 3: Drive to the source of the Nile, Jinja, Sezibwa, and return to Kampala
Day 1: Drive to Sipi Falls via Jinja community tour
Get up early, prepare your travel bags, and wait for your safari guide to pick you up. You will travel from Entebbe to Kampala to Mbale, enjoying views of Mountain Elgon. Lunch will be provided during the trip. Upon arrival in Sipi, check into your lodge. In the evening, take a community tour to learn about the local lifestyle and culture of the area, then return to the lodge for dinner and an 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 exhilarating Sipi Falls and get ready to hike to the summit for amazing views and a look at scenic Mount Elgon. The hike will take you through lowlands, hills, and plantations, with views of the spectacular and plunging Sipi Falls. After lunch at the lodge, enjoy a coffee experience in the nearby community before resting for the night at your booked Lodge.
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
Start your day early and visit the source of the Nile in Jinja, known as the world’s longest river, important for several countries, including Uganda, Egypt, and Sudan. There, you can enjoy activities like white water rafting, quad biking, kayaking, and bungee jumping. Next, visit Sezibwa Falls, a place steeped in local legend, to hear folktales about its origin. After exploring, return to Kampala and then head to Entebbe International Airport to board your flight home.
Meal Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
3 Days best of the Nile River and Sipi Hiking Tour Includes and Excludes
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 of 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