Sipi Falls
Sipi Falls : Uganda is a country that is filled with excellent marvels that are so exciting to view and experience while you are on a Uganda safari in the pearl of Africa, Uganda is made up of fascinating attractions that can easily be spotted immediately as you have just got into the country.
In this article join us as we get to learn more about one of the marvel attraction in the pearl of Africa this is located in located in the East of Uganda approximately 277km from Kampala Uganda’s capital in Kapchorwa district.
Sipi falls is one of the most famous water falls in the pearl of Africa and it well marveled at the foothills of Mountain Elgon just at the edge of Mount Elgon National park nearing the Kenyan border to Uganda.
Sipi falls gets its name from the word ‘sep’ which is a name of a wild banana-like indigenous plant that grows along the banks of the Sipi River, and this is a plant that recognized to be a medicine for treating fevers and measles by local people in that area.
Sipi falls is known to be comprised of 3 waterfalls each flowing from a different altitude and this has surely marked the water fall to be different from all the rest of the water falls in the pearl of Africa with its highest fall dropping from an altitude of 100m and referred to as the main fall since it is the last fall in the series.
Sipi falls surely gives Uganda a beautiful scenery and to all those that love water adventures it delivers excellent safari experiences to those that take a safari at the edges of its flows in the country as they get to experience the beauty that is all around it.
Sipi falls is mostly known to be the ‘most romantic falls’ in Uganda which is evidenced by the wonderful falls and the attractive breathe taking winds that blow from it plus the birds that give out romantic rhythms to those in sight of the falls.
Trips to Sipi Falls are organized throughout the year and these trips can be arranged for whosoever is interested in experiencing the romantic falls with the help of Achieve global safaris and trips deliver unforgettable safari activities to all those that are interested in experiencing the water fall
some of the safari activities that can be experienced while on a Uganda safari to Sipi Falls, which will surely let you to accept that the water fall is indeed beautiful to sight and marvel at some of these involve; hiking experience, Abseiling on Sipi falls, Coffee plantation tours, Mountain Biking, Hiking Mount Elgon National Park, Community tours
Surely there are lots of safari experiences that can be carried out while at Sipi falls and can be arranged by Achieve global safaris as you get to explore the falls and when it comes to accommodations while you venture the Sipi falls one needs not to worry because there are all types of accommodations available for you while in Sipi such as the luxurious lodges, mid-range hotels and budget hotels and also campsites are available for those interested in camping some of these are;
Sipi Heritage lodge; This is an up market lodge found in Sipi falls region, it has a nice view since it is near the water falls, it is safe and secure with comfortable and en suite rooms such as those that have elegant designs, those offering better views of the water falls. There are various cottages and Bandas with various names like the Chepkui cottage, Kapsurur cottage, and the Piswa and Sasa Bandas among others.
Sipi Falls resort; this is a moderate/midrange resort located in the Sipi region. This lodge has 5 comfortable thatched cottages which are equipped with private facilities. It has a very good restaurant that provides local and international cuisine and also a nice bar area where to enjoy your drink from.
Lacam Lodge; this is also a midrange lodge; it is an impressive lodge to stay in, it is on a certain cliff which offers you a great view of the Sipi waterfalls. It has wooden Bandas that are made of timber and grass thatched; there are toilets and bathrooms en suite but it has like 3 non-self-contained Bandas so these rooms are cheaper than the self-contained rooms.
Noah’s Ark Hotels; Located on the slopes of mountain Elgon, and favors all kinds of guests such as the luxury, midrange and Budget travelers.
Crowns Nest Rest Camp; It is a campsite for budget travelers and it overlooks the 3 amazing Sipi waterfalls and other great sceneries like Mount Elgon peaks.
In conclusion an adventure at Sipi falls is surely what one may need to be able to understand that Uganda is one of the destinations in Africa filled with eye catching points that are indeed mother nature given and for more information contact Achieve global safaris to get to know and make bookings to sip falls the romantic destination.