Sipi Falls adventure Experience
Sipi Falls are situated in Kapchorwa district, Eastern part of Uganda near Mbale on the border of Uganda and Kenya. Mount Elgon is the mother of sipi falls since it gives water the power to create that roaring sound, Mount Elgon is the extinct volcano that hosts the largest surface area and caldera in the world with the highest peak at 4,321m above the sea level, Wagagai.
Sipi River gave birth to the name sipi falls because it came from a local word “sep….sep” the plant that grows on the banks of Sipi river. The plant is used for various purposes like treating measles and fever, this plant is greenish and looks like wild banana, very vital the community like the sipi falls adventure experience.
While at foothills of Mt Elgon, overlooking a vast plain, Sipi Falls are arguably the most attractive waterfalls in the country Uganda. There are three levels, and though the smaller two are extremely beautiful. The enjoyable hiking trails give you beautiful views of the area and on your way to the bottom of each of the three levels of waterfalls. Local guide who can explain the flora and fauna make your travel experience delightful.
Community and forest walks are considered vital at Mt Elgon National Park’s Forest Exploration Centre nearing a fantastic experience. The full trekking circuit to the peaks takes five days to complete, following Sasa or Sipi hiking trails. While at the Sipi falls, you are able to view gorgeous sites of the slopes of Mount Elgon, Lake Kyoga and the Plains of Karamoja.
The most important points to visit Sipi takes you through the entire coffee process at a nearby family farm. You will pick the coffee berries, to deshell and grind them with traditional mortar and pestle, and roast them on an open fire, before the best part finishing with a fine cup of strong Arabica coffee that gives you the strongest aroma.
Abseiling and hiking rocks are the major activity to enjoy while in the Sipi hood. Sipi falls lies foothills of Mount Elgon, the Italian adventurers can able to take you around for that activity. You will enjoy the 100m Sipi main fall as you walk through the rock, you are also in position to visit other local waterfalls and taking hikes around the local areas.
They are attractive activities that makes your trip a moment to remember awesome break taking adventure of descending with waters of the falls while abseiling 100m under the supervision of the local and experienced guides.
This activity sounds new and it involves descending down the foot of a steep rock or near. The vertical surface use a double rope coiled around your body fixed on the highest point you begin your adventure. At kapotigo village the locals will welcome you and offer support on your hike while going back to the top of the falls.
At the maximum height of the falls, enjoy a perfect view of the magnificent and breath-taking Mount Elgon. The plains of both northern and eastern as they take their course through the lands. Trek to see the origin of the Sipi falls.
The water is so cool and the environment worth adoring. Having a night in this place will be of great experience, as you will enjoy the sound water hitting the rocks and the birds hooting in the canopies of the mountainous trees. It’s one of those peaceful places that will enable you thank God for his creation.
Vegetation cover and the rocks that appear as though they are falling anytime. The weather in this area is just too cool and for first time visitors, you are recommended to get to the top prior to mid-day.
