4 Days Jinja and Sipi falls Safari
4 Days Jinja and Sipi falls Safari is an incredible safari which will take you to the source of the Nile in Jinja where you will engage in an amazing boat cruise, white water rafting and quad biking where you will be able to explore the local communities, tea/sugar plantations, explore the banks of River Nile with stunning views among others. From Jinja you will connect to Kapchorwa for Sipi falls hiking where you will hike the three breathtaking waterfalls.
Highlights of the 4 days Jinja and Sipi falls safari
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Jinja for a boat cruise on the source of the Nile
Day 2: Quad biking and white water rafting
Day 3: Transfer to Kapchorwa for Sipi falls hiking
Day 4: Departure to Kampala
Detailed itinerary
Day 1 of the 4 days Jinja and Sipi falls safari
Arrival and transfer to Jinja, depending on your arrival time on the first day of the 4 days Jinja and Sipi falls safari you will be welcomed by our driver guide who will brief you about the safari and then start the journey to Jinja. On the way you will have a stopover at Sezibwa falls where you will have stunning views of the waterfalls, view different bird species, beautiful scenery among other and then continue the journey with another stopover in Mabira forest where you will engage in interesting activities like zip lining or guided forest walk where you will have views of primates like red tailed monkeys, birds like the great blue turaco, purple throated cuckoo shrike, cassin’s hawk eagle, hornbills, view colourful butterflies, tree species among others. From Mabira forest you will have en-route lunch and then proceed to Jinja where you will engage in an evening boat ride on the source of the Nile upon arrival. the boat cruise takes about 1 to 2 hours and offers you great views of bird species such as the king fisher’s, cormorants, fish eagles, reptiles like the monitor lizards and Nile crocodiles along the shores, have beautiful views of the sundowner among others. After the boat ride you will drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Quad biking and white water rafting
Quad biking, after breakfast on the second day of the 4 days Jinja and Sipi falls safari you will meet up with your driver guide to go quad biking training. After the training you will start riding which is done along the River Nile banks, through the forests, farms, local villages where you will be able to interact with the local people among others. After the quad ride you will drive back to the lodge for lunch.
White water rafting, after lunch your driver guide will pick you up to go for an adventurous white water rafting which is done on Itanda falls. White water rafting is done according to grades ranging from grade 1 to grade 5 by the use of small paddle rafts with air and a trained guide who will ask you if you want to proceed to the next grade at the end of each grade which gives you unforgettable memories on your safari. After the white water rafting experience you will transfer back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Transfer to Sipi falls for hiking
After breakfast on the third day of the 4 days safari, you will check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to transfer to Kapchorwa district for Sipi falls hiking. Upon arrival you will transfer to the lodge for lunch and after drive to the starting point for a briefing about hiking. After the briefing you will be given a walking stick to support you and then start hiking to each of the 3 waterfalls which takes about 3 to 4 hours depending on your physical fitness. Each waterfall gives you a different and unique experience and during hiking you will have spectacular views of Mt Elgon slopes, Karamoja plains, Lake Kyoga among others. After the Sipi falls hike, you will drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Departure to Kampala
After a relaxed breakfast on the last day of the 4 days safari, you will check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to transfer back to Kampala. You will have stunning views on the way and upon arrival your driver guide will drop you off at Entebbe international airport for your departure flight or drop off at any place of convenience.
End of 4 days Jinja and Sipi falls safari
The 4 days safari includes
White water rafting
Quad biking
Boat cruise fees
Sipi falls hike
Forest walk in Mabira forest
All activities included in the itinerary
An English speaking driver guide
Full board accommodation
Pick up and drop off
Vehicle and fuel
Bottled water
The 4 days safari excludes
Air flight tickets
Visas
Optional activities not included on the itinerary
Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, hiring a porter, tips among others.