This 5 day Jinja Sipi falls Uganda safari will take you through the eastern part of Uganda, and it will start from Kampala and end in Entebbe. You will go for horseback safaris, white water rafting, zip lining, Sipi falls hiking and coffee tours, visiting the source of the Nile and much more.
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Jinja and stop over a Mabira forest for zip lining
This safari will start in Kampala with an early departure and have a stopover at Mabira forest for zip lining. You shall zip line over the Mabira forest canopy, and after the zip lining, you will head to Jinja where you will go for a horse back safari on the banks of the Nile. You will later retire for a relaxing evening, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation option: Casa Mia Baliidha/Speke courts hotel/Nile village hotel
Day 2: White water rafting on the Nile.
You will enjoy a sunrise breakfast in preparation for an unequalled filled rafting experience. The rafting company will pick you from the lodge and take you for a full day of a very unique rafting experience. You will be led by trained rafting guides who will be with you on the rafts throughout the experience. After the rafting, you will be brought back to the lodge and have a relaxing evening, dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation options: Casa Mia Baliidha/Speke courts hotel/Nile village hotel
Day 3: Transfer from Jinja to Sipi Falls via the source of River Nile.
You will begin your day of the safari with a visit to the source of River Nile. A legendary river that is believed to be the longest in the world, travelling a distance of 5,000 miles from Jinja to Mediterranean Sea in the horn of Africa.
You shall take a boat cruise to the exact point where the River Nile leaves Lake Victoria. Knowledgeable guides will give you all the history about the source of the Nile. There are opportunities of bird watching such as King fishers, Herons, African fish eagles can be seen at this spot.
Then continue to Sipi falls in the eastern part of the country, with a stopover in Mbale town for lunch and enjoy the scenic beauty of Mt Elgon. Arrive at Sipi Falls in the evening where you shall feast on the beauty of the falls. Check into the lodge as you prepare for the adventure of the next day.
Accommodation options: Sipi River lodge/Rafiki lodge/Fredson’s Homestays
Day 4: Sipi Falls Tour
After a morning breakfast, you will hike to the top of the falls and view the three falls on the same rock. You will then return to the lodge for overnight stay and dinner.
Accommodation options: Sipi River lodge/Rafiki lodge/Fredson’s Homestays
Day 5: Visit Coffee plantations in Sipi area and return to Kampala.
After an early breakfast, transfer from Sipi falls to Kampala, with an opportunity to visit the coffee plantations along the way. Arabica coffee being the major cash crops in the region, you will interact with the local farmers and get a chance to taste organic Mount Elgon based Arabica coffee. Later you will proceed to Kampala/Entebbe airport to catch up your flight back home and this will bring a close to your 5 Day Jinja Sipi Falls Uganda Safari.
