5 Days Sipi Falls Hike and Jinja tour
5 Days Sipi Falls Hike and Jinja tour, Our 5-Days Sipi falls and Jinja tour takes you to an extraordinary safari to the east. Through Mukono, Jinja and Mbale towns, Jinja being the adventure capital of Uganda. Jinja opens the nostalgic entry way into the source of the Nile, the longest river in the world. You will be spoilt for choice with the numerous adrenalin pumping activities. Including white water rafting, visiting the source of the Nile, boat cruise, jinja tour and so many more.
The Sipi falls are located in eastern Uganda next to Mount Elgon National Park found in Kapchorwa district. The Sipi falls are made of 3 waterfalls with stunning views and a cool environment which comes as a bonus from being close to Mount Elgon.
Trip Highlights
- Kampala city tour.
- Exploring Mabira forest.
- Visiting the Sezibwa falls.
- White water rafting.
- Jinja city tour.
- Hiking Sipi falls.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport.
On arrival, you will be warmly received by our tour guide who will transfer you to Kampala and brief you about what you should expect on the trip along the way. You will check in at your hotel and enjoy a city tour of Kampala. Visit historical sites such as the Kabaka’s palace in Mengo, the Kasubi Tombs where the Buganda kings are buried, the Bahai temple, market places such as Owino market and many more. Then retire at the hotel and prepare for the next day.
Day 2: Transfer to Jinja. Nature walk in Mabira forest and a tour of the Sezibwa falls.
After your morning meal, you will be picked by the tour guide and embark on the journey to the east. You will enjoy your first stopover at Sezibwa falls which is a very short drive along the Kampala-Jinja highway. The falls are significant cultural site which are both owned by the Buganda Kingdom and Anglican Church of Uganda. The falls are 7m high offering magical scenic views with a relaxing atmosphere accompanied by tweeting birds.
You will have another stopover at Mabira forest where you will enjoy activities such as zip lining, guided nature walk where you should expect to see primates like grey cheeked Mangabey, red tailed monkeys. You will also enjoy a birding moment of numerous bird species including Great blue turaco, Purple throated Cuckoo shrike, Cassin’s hawk eagle and incredible number of beautiful butterflies. After a tour of Mabira forest you will continue with the journey, having lunch on the way before arriving in Jinja town.
On arrival, you will check into your lodge and later enjoy an evening boat ride on the source of the Nile. The 2-hour ride offers birding opportunities of species such as Kingfishers, cormorants, fish eagle, mammals like crocodiles and so much more. You will head back to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and rest for the night.
Day 3: White water rafting. Jinja city tour/5 Days Sipi Falls Hike and Jinja tour
Your morning breakfast will start the day then you will be picked by your tour guide who will transfer you to Itanda falls for a thrilling white water rafting adventure. Together with a trained guide, you will hop into a small paddle raft and begin the activity which follows grades ranging from 1 to 5. Meanwhile at the end of each grade, you will be asked whether you want to continue. You will have the exciting opportunity to make everlasting memories on this activity and others such as quad biking, bungee jumping, horseback riding among others. You will have a lunch break at the lodge.
After lunch, you will be whisked away into Jinja city where you will visit the Kings Palace where to get a glimpse into how the Busoga kings lived and learn more about the history of the Busoga Kingdom. Then after visit the market places, art and crafts villages for a souvenir. Later head back to the lodge where you will rest after dinner.
Day 4: Transfer to Sipi falls/5 Days Sipi Falls Hike and Jinja tour
Following morning breakfast, you will proceed to check out and together with your guide drive to Sipi falls in Kapchorwa district. On arrival, you will check into accommodation and have lunch. Your driver will then transfer you to the briefing point where you will be given a stick that will assist your hike. Trekking the 3 waterfalls is a unique experience that takes about 4 hours. Each of the 3 waterfalls provides views of Mount Elgon slopes, Karamoja plains, Lake Kyoga, caves among others. After the hike, its back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 5: Departure. End of Safari.
On the last day of your safari, breakfast will be enjoyed at leisure after which you will check out. Your safari guide will then pick you up and enjoy the drive back to Kampala which features scenic views of the countryside. You will then be dropped off in Kampala or to the airport for your departure flight. Thus the end of the Safari.
Safari inclusions
- All activities on the itinerary.
- An English-speaking tour guide.
- Accommodation according to the itinerary.
- Safari vehicle
- Bottled water.
Safari exclusions
- Air flight tickets.
- Optional activities not included on the itinerary.
- Personal expenses of any nature.
- Luxury drinks.