Sipi Falls and Jinja City Adventure – 4 Days Excursion
Enjoy a 4 days Sipi Falls and Jinja Adventure. Experience the beauty of Mount Elgon’s foothills and relax by the stunning Sipi Falls. Hike through nature, visit a coffee plantation, and enjoy a boat cruise on the Nile. You can also try optional activities like white-water rafting and kayaking.
Tour Cost Includes:
- Sezibwa Falls entry
- Meet and greet services
- Airport transfers to/from Entebbe
- White-water rafting
- Accommodation and meals as mentioned
- Sipi Falls Hike
- Nile River boat cruise
- Bottled water during the safari
- Driver/guide services
- All entry fees and activities on the itinerary
Tour Cost Excludes:
- Visas
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal expenses (e.g., tips, drinks)
- Charter or scheduled flights (optional extra)
Day 1: From Entebbe/Kampala to Jinja
Our driver/guide will pick you up and drive you to Jinja, Uganda’s adventure capital. On the way, stop at Sezibwa Falls, a cultural site in central Uganda. Local beliefs say the river was born by humans, which is an interesting story you’ll learn while visiting. Afterward, continue your drive through Mabira Forest, one of Uganda’s largest tropical rainforests, before reaching Jinja.
Once in Jinja, enjoy lunch. Afterward, take a short tour of Jinja town before visiting the Source of the Nile. You’ll take a boat ride to see where the Nile River begins. You can also shop for souvenirs at the gift shops. End your day with dinner and an overnight stay at Source of the Smile Hotel.
Day 2: Full-Day Adventure in Jinja
After breakfast, get ready for a full day of adventure. The highlight is white-water rafting on the Nile. This thrilling experience is one of the best in Africa. Rafting begins at 9:00 AM with a safety briefing and the fitting of life jackets and helmets. You’ll raft along an 18-kilometre stretch of the Nile River. The rapids start out easy, but as you go further, you’ll face challenging “grade 5” rapids. You’ll raft through eight major rapids, with some easier sections to keep the excitement going.
In the afternoon, travel to Mbale, where you’ll arrive in the evening. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at Casa Lodges.
Day 3: Explore Sipi Falls
After an early breakfast, head towards Sipi Falls. On the way, stop at a viewing point for a beautiful view of Mount Elgon. The drive from Mbale to Sipi Falls takes about 1.5 hours.
Once at Sipi, start your hike. You can choose a shorter or longer route to reach the waterfall. The hike passes through fruit plantations and villages. Sipi Falls is a perfect spot to cool off after the hike, and you can even take a refreshing swim.
For hiking enthusiasts, there’s a longer trail that takes about five hours. This hike allows you to visit all three waterfalls. You’ll pass through caves, villages, and scenic landscapes filled with coffee and fruit plantations.
After your hike, enjoy lunch and relax for a while. In the afternoon, join a coffee-making tour. Visit a nearby village to learn how coffee is grown and processed. Afterward, return to Mbale for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4: Departure for Entebbe
On your last day, enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, start your journey back to Entebbe. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home or to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala. This marks the end of your 4-day adventure at Sipi Falls and Jinja.
