5 Days Nile River and Sipi Falls Tour – Uganda Adventure
The 5 days Nile River and Sipi Falls tour is an extra-ordinary Uganda adventure experience crafted for you to explore the natural wonders in Eastern Uganda. It includes 4 nights and 5 days, offering you a great opportunity to engage in white water rafting at the source of the Nile in Jinja, nature walk in Mabira Forest and Ssezibwa waterfalls as well as hike to the Sipi Falls. Your Uganda adventure trip will begin and end in Kampala/Entebbe.
Activities to do on 5 days Nile River and Sipi Falls safari
- Hiking to Sipi Falls
- Visit to Ssezibwa Falls
- Mabira Forest walk
- Full day white water rafting
- Coffee tours
Summary of your 5 days Nile River and Sipi Falls tour
Day 1: Depart Kampala for Jinja
Day 2: Whole day white water rafting at the source of the Nile-Jinja
Day 3: Drive to Sipi Falls
Day 4: Hiking to Sipi Falls and coffee exploration
Day 5: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe
Detailed itinerary of your 5 days Nile River and Sipi Falls tour
Day 1: Depart Kampala for Jinja
Rise up early and enjoy your heavy breakfast. After, meet, greet your Uganda tour leader and then have briefing on what you should expect on 5 days Nile River and Sipi Falls tour. You will drive via Kampala-Jinja highway which also involves stop visit at Ssezibwa Falls to enjoy its scenic view, explore its cultural importance. Drive to Mabira Forest for a nature walk where you stand a chance to spot lots of forest birds, butterflies, trees, primates and others.
After your Mabira Forest exploration, proceed to Jinja. Lunch will be served to you and then you for an afternoon boat ride at the Source of the Nile. Return to the hotel to relax, dine and spend a night.
Accommodation in Jinja
- Nile Safari Lodge/Wild Water Lodge (Luxury)
- Haven Lodge/Gately on the Nile (Mid-range)
- Nile River Camp/Red Chilli Hide way (Budget)
Day 2: Whole day white water rafting at the source of the Nile-Jinja
Enjoy your breakfast and later, you will have the entire day of white water rafting experience. This takes you different grades but in particular, you go via grade five rapids which come with amazing sceneries. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your accommodation facility.
Accommodation in Jinja
- Nile Safari Lodge/Wild Water Lodge (Luxury)
- Haven Lodge/Gately on the Nile (Mid-range)
- Nile River Camp/Red Chilli Hide way (Budget)
Day 3: Drive to Sipi Falls
Have breakfast and later, drive to Kapchorwa for Sipi Falls hiking adventure the next day. These falls comprise of 3 scenic waterfalls and they are best described as romantic waterfalls. Dinner and a night stay will be at your respective accommodation facility.
Accommodation around Sipi Falls
- Sipi River Lodge (Luxury)
- Casa Sipi Lodge
Day 4: Hiking to Sipi Falls and coffee exploration
After a hefty breakfast, you start your hike to the Sipi Falls and ensure you have some packed snacks plus bottled water. Navigate through caves while enjoying remarkable view of surrounding areas including Mount Elgon. At top of the falls, enjoy the amazing view of the triple waterfalls, take photos and later, return to have lunch and some relaxation. In the afternoon, you embark on coffee tour in the nearby community. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your lodge.
Accommodation around Sipi Falls
- Sipi River Lodge (Luxury)
- Casa Sipi Lodge
Day 5: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe
Enjoy your cup of coffee or tea and later, check out then depart for Kampala/Entebbe. This will mark the end of your 5 days Nile River and Sipi Falls tour.
End of your 5 days Nile River and Sipi Falls tour
The tour includes
- Sipi Falls hiking
- White water rafting
- Boat ride
- Visit to Ssezibwa Falls
- Park entrance fees
- Mabira Forest walk/Zip lining
- Photography & touring
- All trip activities in the itinerary except the optional once
- Bottled water on trip
- Ground travel in a 4×4 Land Cruiser/Safari Van
- An English-speaking driver guide
The tour excludes
- Tipping
- Laundry
- Cigarettes
- Telephone bills
- Insurance expenses
- Visa fees
- International flights
- Beverages/other drinks
- Optional activities