{"id":270,"date":"2026-07-02T14:50:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/sipi-falls-2\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T14:07:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T14:07:37","slug":"sipi-falls-2","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/uganda\/travel-notes\/sipi-falls\/","title":{"rendered":"Sipi Falls"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                                                            \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><h2>Sipi Falls<\/h2>\n<h4>Sipi Falls sits at the base of Mount Elgon and is home to three spectacular waterfalls, world-class Arabica coffee, and some of the best sunsets in Uganda.<\/h4>\n<h4>It\u2019s a perfect place to unwind in cool, peaceful surroundings. Whether you want to relax or get active, Sipi offers it all \u2014 from hiking trails and village walks to learning about local coffee farming.<\/h4>\n<h4><strong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"474\">Tip:<\/strong> Planning to hike? Check out our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/travel-blog\/hiking-in-uganda\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hiking in Uganda\" data-destination-id=\"8121e9ac-ab13-45d6-9802-e5672a241d82\" data-destination-type=\"blogPost\" data-start-item-path=\"homepage\" data-start-item-id=\"7ee4dd46-7382-4797-8bd2-2be3e75a7bf1\" data-link-type=\"Content\">Hiking in Uganda travel blog<\/a> for tips and inspiration.<\/h4><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-1\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-8.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-8.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Covered on this page:<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#things-to-do\">Things to do<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#to-jinja\">To:  Jinja<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#to-entebbe\">To: Entebbe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#to-moroto\">To: Moroto<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"things-to-do\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Things to do <\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><ul>\n<li><strong data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"180\">Abseil down the main waterfall<\/strong><br data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"183\" \/>A thrilling experience, especially for first-timers. The drop is 100 metres!<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"294\">Go on the Sipi Falls hike<\/strong><br data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"297\" \/>Visit all three waterfalls with a local guide. The trails are easy to moderate and full of scenic stops.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"429\">Take a coffee tour<\/strong><br data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"432\" \/>Learn how Arabica beans are grown, roasted, and brewed. Sipi coffee is among the best in the world.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"557\">Hike Mount Elgon<\/strong><br data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"560\" \/>One- or multi-day hikes can be arranged to explore this beautiful mountain.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"667\">Lunch at Endiro Coffee<\/strong><br data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"670\" \/><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ndikkT5NWKtCNz1p8\" target=\"_blank\">Enjoy a relaxed meal<\/a> with great views of the main waterfall.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"753\">Need a guide?<\/strong><br data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"756\" \/>Call Sipi\u2019s most enthusiastic guide, Juma: +256 (0) 787 767 402. He can organise all your activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/dsc09886-1024x683.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"DSC09886\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/dsc09886-1024x683.jpeg&quot;}\"><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"to-jinja\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>To:  Jinja<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"49\"><strong data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"49\">Approx. 4 hours | 198 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"175\">Leave the hills of Sipi Falls behind and head out to the Source of the Nile!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"213\">Suggested stops along the way<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"213\"><strong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"225\">Mbale<\/strong> \u2013 Stop here to fuel up your car before heading north.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"213\"><strong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"304\">Colobus Caf\u00e9<\/strong> \u2013 <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g668276-d23859326-Reviews-Colobus_Cafe-Mbale_Eastern_Region.html\" target=\"_blank\">Grab a great takeaway coffee and recharge<\/a> for the journey ahead.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"to-entebbe\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>To: Entebbe<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"51\"><strong data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"51\">Approx. 7 hours | 320 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"115\">Today is a full driving day, so make sure to hit the road early.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"115\"><strong>Route overview<br \/><\/strong>From Sipi Falls, follow a well-paved road through Mbale and Jinja all the way to Entebbe.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"252\">Suggested stops<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"252\"><strong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"264\">Mbale<\/strong> \u2013 Fuel up and grab a takeaway coffee at Colobus Caf\u00e9.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"252\"><strong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"336\">Jinja<\/strong> \u2013 The Deli is a great lunch spot before continuing your drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Important!<br \/><\/strong>After Jinja, avoid the congested Mukono route. Instead, take the Bukoloto\u2013Gayaza road to reach the Kampala Northern Bypass. From there, connect to the Entebbe Express Highway (toll road \u2013 bring a 5,000 UGX note).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"733\">Once in Entebbe, the Roadtrip Uganda crew will collect your car from your lodge.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"838\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Still have time in Entebbe? Scroll back to the <a href=\"\/uganda\/travel-notes\/entebbe\/\" title=\"Entebbe\" data-destination-id=\"4d401a87-d79f-437a-94a4-9d1796ac88dc\" data-destination-type=\"guidePage\" data-start-item-path=\"homepage\" data-start-item-id=\"7ee4dd46-7382-4797-8bd2-2be3e75a7bf1\" data-link-type=\"Content\">Entebbe section<\/a> for things to do before your flight.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"to-moroto\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>To: Moroto<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"50\"><strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"50\">Approx. 5 hours | 202 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"92\">Ready to explore remote Northern Uganda? Today&#8217;s road offers changing scenery, from green hills to the drier savannah of Karamoja.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"115\">Route overview<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"115\">Drive from Sipi Falls to the&nbsp;Muyembe trading centre, then follow the Mbale\u2013Moroto road for most of the journey (164 km).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"115\">At&nbsp;Nadunget, turn right. From here, it\u2019s just 15 km to Kara-Tunga Lodge in Moroto.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":170,"featured_media":1130,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-270","guide","type-guide","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"feed_page_to_atlas":true},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/270","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/guide"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/170"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/270\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3149,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/270\/revisions\/3149"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1130"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=270"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}