Tucked away at the edge of Mount Elgon National park nearing the Kenyan border to Uganda, approximately 277km from Kampala Uganda’s capital in Kapchorwa district, North East of Mbale and Sironko, coordinates: 1.20’16’N 34.22’46’E , Sipi falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in East Africa. The name sipi was derived from the word ‘sep’ which is a name of a wild banana-like indigenous plant that grows along the banks of the Sipi River, Local folklore has it that British sightseers once found a lady picking wild plants in a nearby plantation and asked her the name of the falls. She thought they were asking the name of the plant so she replied, “Sep.” (This plant can be used as medicine for treating fevers and measles by local people in that area).
Visiting a waterfall is one of the most unique experiences ever. Sipi Falls, Uganda’s most romantic falls is comprised of 3 waterfalls each flowing from a different altitude. The highest fall drops from an altitude of 100m referred to as the main fall since it is the last fall in the series, this fall is a little bigger than the other two falls, but all give Uganda a beautiful scenery of foamy water falling over the rocks and into a river leaving you in a mist of freshness……..Yes that something that can only be described when you witness Sipi falls for the first time.
Enjoying the view of the stunning Sipi falls is already amazing but rock climbing and abseiling above the falls on the foothills of Mount Elgon national park takes this adventure far beyond the limits of a normal sightseeing of a tourist. The intense and powerful feeling of the water combined with the fact that you are hanging on a rope and that there is nothing but water beneath and above, will give adrenalin push like you have never experienced before. Supported by a team of local experts, offering appropriate care while preparing you to climb up or fly down besides the 100m Sipi falls. From a far, it looks like an impossible adventure until you arrive to the top and the team leader sets you to start your journey down the falls. It feels like rolling to paradise
Sipi falls adventure is not completed without a coffee experience. The Arabica coffee plantations are also a marvel for many tourists who come to Sipi falls. The plantations are set mainly around mountain Elgon which has volcanic soils which are perfect for this type of coffee coupled with the cool weather to ensure healthy coffee plants. The plantations are found in the Bugisu region and you have fun hanging out and meeting all the people in the coffee production chain; the farmers, processors, exporters and roasters among others. Partake in the roasting and sorting yourself as you prepare your own cup of coffee straight from the source.
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