5 Days Adventure Trip Rafting & Sipi Falls (From Kampala)
Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest and oldest national park, covering about 3,893 km² in the northwestern part of the country. It is best known for the spectacular Murchison Falls, where the Victoria Nile squeezes through an 8-meter-wide gorge before plunging about 45 meters into the "Devil's Cauldron," creating one of Africa's most powerful waterfalls.
Wildlife: Lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and over 450 bird species, including the rare shoe-bill stork.
Boat safaris: Cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of the falls while spotting hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birds.
Game drives: Excellent opportunities to see large mammals, especially on the northern bank of the Nile.
Hiking: Walk to the top of Murchison Falls for breathtaking views of the waterfall and surrounding landscape.
Best time to visit
December to February and June to September are the dry seasons, offering the best wildlife viewing and easier road conditions.
The park is open year-round, with greener scenery during the rainy seasons.
Getting there
The park is approximately 305 km (5–6 hours by road) from Kampala. Domestic flights are also available to nearby airstrips for quicker access.
Murchison Falls National Park is one of Uganda's premier safari destinations, combining dramatic scenery, abundant wildlife, and the iconic Nile River into a single unforgettable experience.
Sipi Falls is a beautiful series of three waterfalls on the foothills of Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda, near the town of Kapchorwa. It is famous for spectacular scenery, hiking, coffee tours, and adventure activities.
What to do
Hike the three waterfalls — trails pass through villages, farms and lush countryside.
Abseiling — descend beside one of the waterfalls for an adventurous experience.
☕ Coffee tours — learn about the traditional production of Arabica coffee grown around Mount Elgon.
🌅 Enjoy the views — on clear days, you can see far across the surrounding plains.
📸 Photography — the waterfalls, cliffs and cultivated hills make the area especially scenic.
🥾 Mountain activities — Sipi is also a popular starting point for exploring Mount Elgon.
- Hike the three waterfalls — trails pass through villages, farms and lush countryside.
- Abseiling — descend beside one of the waterfalls for an adventurous experience.
- ☕ Coffee tours — learn about the traditional production of Arabica coffee grown around Mount Elgon.
- 🌅 Enjoy the views — on clear days, you can see far across the surrounding plains.
- 📸 Photography — the waterfalls, cliffs and cultivated hills make the area especially scenic.
- 🥾 Mountain activities — Sipi is also a popular starting point for exploring Mount Elgon.
Included
- ✅ Return transport to start piont by Comfortable shuttle or Van.
- ✅ Trained driver/guide speaks international language.
- ✅️ Meals prepared during the trip by the tour guide or at any nearby resturant.
- ✅ Some cold water & sodas during the trip to quench thirsty.
- ✅️ Fees for Rafting boats & Safety gears.
- ✅️ 4 nights booking for accomodation.
- ✅️ Local guided hikes to the waterfall.
- ✅️ Park or Community Fees around Sipi falls.
Not Included
- ❌ International & domestic flights from Entebbe international Airport to destination.
- ❌ Visa fees
- ❌ Bank or card payment charges
- ❌ Personal expenses
- ❌ Tips & gratuities for your tour guide or driver.
- ❌ Travel insurance
- ❌ Premium beverages
- ❌ Optional activities not mentioned in highlights
☑️ Passport or valid ID.
☑️ Travel/medical insurance details.
☑️ Any personal medication, plus basic toiletries.
☑️ Reusable water bottle
☑️ Small daypack.
☑️ Cash for tips, and personal expenses.
☑️ Phone and charger; power bank
Sunglasses with a retainer strap and sunscreen.
☑️ Insect repellent.
☑️ Quick-dry shirts, shorts, and swimwear for rafting.
☑️ Comfortable walking clothes for Sipi Falls.
☑️ Sturdy, well-gripping hiking shoes or trail shoes.
☑️ Sandals or water shoes that cant get wet.
☑️ Light rain jacket.
☑️ Warm layer for cool evenings.
☑️ Extra underwear and socks.
☑️ Dry bag or waterproof phone pouch and a towel.
☑️ Hat or cap and some personal snacks.
☑️ Camera (waterproof or protected)
☑️ Binoculars.