Sipi Falls

Sipi Falls is a series of three waterfalls in Uganda. They lie near Kapchorwa, north of Mbale. The waterfalls lie on the edge of Mount Elgon National Park, near Mount Elgon on the Kenyan border.

A Major tourist spot with a large number of lodges and campsites offering a varaity of different accommodation. There is also a lot to keep you busy with a great many activities in the area. Sipi Falls is a great place to base yourself for trekking on Mt Elgon, one of the lodges (Sipi River Lodge) can organise trips up the mountain for you. Locally, shorter treks are also viable in the Sipi Falls area, treks typically last between 1 - 4 hours and offer stunning views of the Karamoja plains, Mt Elgon peaks and other waterfalls of the area.

The Sipi River is named after the ‘Sep’, a plant indigenous to the banks of the River. Resembling a type of wild banana, Sep is a medicinal plant, the translucent green frond with a bolt of crimson rib is used for treating measles and fever.

The Sipi Falls area is particularly famous for Bugisu Arabica Coffee produced and grown locally by farmers. Bugisu Arabica only grows at an altitude of between 1,600 and 1,900 metres.

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Robert Shaye
11 January 2014
Beautiful B&B overlooking the second Sipi Waterfall. Delicious food, great views, and helpful staff. Don't miss the abseiling... a once in a lifetime thrill!
Twittxicano
10 October 2022
Visit all three water falls, spectacular!
Bulalu Tonny
4 January 2018
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