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Day trip in Sipi - Amazing day with amazing guide
The view is beautiful and the waterfalls are stunning

Piswa-Sipi route up Mt. Elgon as a five day traverse  - Ramazan organised a five day expedition up Mt. Elgon using the Piswa-Sipi route for a group of one adult and two kids. He communicated well in advance and proved reliable... read more in making all the necessary arrangements. The cook he selected for us (Mr. Sudi) was excellent and the guides from the UWA were good. This all helped generate a wonderful experience for us up on the mountain. Just one point to note; some of the equipment provided (tents and sleeping bags) was a bit old so consider bringing your own (or just a decent jacket to sleep in) if you want to be sure of warmth/comfort. Having said this the campsites were generally equipped with shelter in the form of caves or wooden huts so it all worked out well.

Sipi falls and pian upe  - I have visited Sipi now for the third time and did tours with mount Elgon trekkers everytime! Ramazan is just the best guide you can get, he is very friendly,... read more has a lot of knowledge and will make this experience the best you can imagine! This time beside the beautiful Sipi hike and sunset tour, I also did a safari in Pian Upe. The experience was amazing, we saw many animals and a group of Giraffes were so so close, it was majestic! Most people have not heard about this park, but the landscapes are truly breathtaking and there are some interesting and rare species to find here!!!

If you are planning on coming to Sipi, you will not regret to book a tour with Mount Elgon Trekkers!

Spontanous and reliable  - Even for my spontanous decision to go for the 5 days hiking tour via Sipi Bushi Trail the organization was very good, personally, flexible and reliable.
The trip itself was... read more amazing. Very scenic and with no lack in anything. Thank you a lot for this experience!

Majestic Mt. Elgon and Thrilling Sipi Falls - An Unforgettable Experience  - We visited Mt. Elgon / Sipi region in August 2025 in a group of 2 people (me and my mother) with a quite extensive program, which was fully planned and... read more booked with Mount Elgon Trekkers. The program included a 5-day trek to Mt. Elgon (Wagagai peak) on Sipi-Bushiyi trail, and an additional day with activities in Sipi: abseiling near the highest (~100m) waterfall, several hours of rock climbing and a sunset viewpoint walk. The company also organized for us individual transfer from/to Entebbe. All communication with Ramazan via Whatsapp was absolutely clear and transparent, his professionalism is exceptional (as well as his great mood!), and the whole trip was almost impeccably executed.

Now to some details.

THE TREK ITSELF is stunning. As one of the previous commenters already posted the distance/altitude data day-by-day, I can only confirm it - my GPS watch showed approximately the same values. The first 1.5 days and the last 1.5 days are in a tropical rainforest, and, as August is a "semi-dry" season, we were thoroughly showered 3 days out of 5 (well, it's called RAINforest, isn't it? :)). However, as the altitude on these days is low, it is still quite warm and being soaked is not as dangerous as it normally is in the mountains. But keep in mind that rains are heavy here, and everything will be wet unless packed very thoroughly (and it is still not a 100% guarantee - we had to air-dry our paper money bills afterwards X)). The rainforest itself is not dangerous, but lush, and beautiful, unlike anything else, so if you (like we used to) have a prejudice about all types of venomous insects and snakes living in the jungle - it is not like that here. There are occasional lines of fire ants, but they are well-telegraphed and the ranger guides always point them out. And, honestly, their bites are not painful, just a minor inconvenience. We have not seen a SINGLE MOSQUITO on the trek - so don't be afraid to sleep in the tent! The rainforest trails in the rain do get very muddy and slippery though. It is not a problem on the ascent as Sipi trail is gaining altitude very gently (and that's why we did not experience any signs of altitude sickness), but the descent on Bushiyi trail is very steep, and adding rain and mud to the equation makes it very unsafe. I must underline that it is NOT a guides' or company's fault - they complained about the dangerous conditions to the authorities multiple times, but the park administration is reluctant to change anything. As I see now, a much better option would be to do Sipi - Wagagai peak - Sipi trail in 5-6 days, and skip the dangerous descent on Bushiyi, which is especially unexpected after a nice and pleasant Sipi trail. This is basically the only issue with the trip that we had, and I will be writing to UWA about this, so, hopefully, the situation will change eventually.
The vegetation and views in the high-altitude zone (~2700+m) are absolutely stunning and nothing like any other non-tropical mountains. The reason is high humidity: it was very strange to cross a bog at the altitude of 4+km!! The multitudes of local plants (especially the endemic Senecio elgonensis) make the landscape look otherworldly - these views are nothing like "classical" high mountains (Karakoram, Pamirs, Himalayas) which are basically high-altitude rocky/icy deserts. Here, on the contrary, the nature is alive and flourishing, there are everlasting flowers everywhere, and the air is full of fragrant smells. The night sky is something else, truly.

We were very impressed by THE ORGANIZATION OF THE TREK. We (a group of 2) were accompanied by 2 extremely attentive and caring ranger guides (Isaiah and Kazbat), an amazing cook (Sudi, you are wonderful!) and 3 porters. The company provided us with a 2-person tent, 2 inflatable mats and even 2 pillows (they also offered us sleeping bags, but we brought our own). There was frost on the ground at night in the highest camp (3.7km), but the provided tent was warm enough to protect from it. The porters carried our belongings, food and bottled water for the whole trip, led by Sudi independently from us, so on the trek we were accompanied only by the ranger guides. The leading guide Isaiah's local knowledge, tactfulness, presentation and speaker skills are unmatched, you could ask any question about local wildlife and customs and get almost a professor-level lecture in response. We were served 3 meals a day, on long days the hot lunch was prepared in the morning and carried by the porters to the lunch place. The food was varied and very tasty, with plenty of meat and vegetables! The cook was very attentive as well. A minor advice would be to be prepared to tip the crew - not much, but it is expected (as tipping is not common in our country, we almost got into a slight misunderstanding).

ABSEILING, ROCK CLIMBING and SUNSET WALK in Sipi the day after the trek were a magnificent ending to this amazing trip. Out of these 3 activities I would definitely recommend everyone to try abseiling - although it may look scary for people who are not accustomed to the equipment, it is absolutely safe, as the equipment is legit and the team knows what they are doing and are very responsible. Seeing the enormous mass of water just falling past you up close is an experience like nothing else. Although this is not a rainforest, be prepared to get wet again :)))
Rock climbing spot has amazing views, they provide chalk and shoes, as well as all the belaying equipment. They also lead climb the routes for you to organize top rope and belay you, so, again, it is very safe and no previous experience/knowledge is necessary. Even if you are a beginner (like us), there are still easy routes to climb. The team (and Ramazan) was also very supportive and cheering for our success, no rushing. Sunset viewing is also a must-see - even if the sky is not clear (as was in our case), the panoramic view from that specific spot is full 360 degrees. You can see the lush inhabited valley below, the terrace-like slopes of Mt. Elgon and the main Sipi waterfall - all from the same spot with bird's eye perspective!
Additionally we would like to thank Ramazan and his team for the organization of my mother's birthday party in local style. You've been very kind, nice and open with us. Thank you very much for these unforgettable memories!!!

ALL IN ALL, this was an absolutely amazing and eye-opening experience. Thank you, Ramazan, Isaiah, Kazbat, Sudi and all the other countless people who made it possible - you've showed us your land, its beauty and liveliness, the warm and kind nature of local's hearts and minds. After all, this is why people travel - in search of wonders, both of nature and human soul

Professional, Safe, and Memorable Trekking Experience!  - I had the pleasure of traveling with Mount Elgon Trekkers, and I can wholeheartedly recommend them! They are extremely professional, and I felt safe and well taken care of throughout... read more my entire trip. The tour itself was well-organized, and especially Ramazan was outstanding. He was not only highly professional, but also excellent at addressing any questions or concerns I had. It was truly an amazing experience, and I’m grateful for the great service provided by the team. Highly recommended!

Beyond our expectations - My friend and I went for Sipi waterfall trek, coffee tour and abseiling. It was easily arranged and he was very transparent about the prices making it easy to book... read more the tour last minute.
We were picked up by our hotel in Mbale and drove to Sipi. The coffee tour and abseiling was arranged while we were driving there. The waterfalls were beautiful. Our guide was very informative and we had a private tour and a very intimate coffee tour with Sipi Coffee. Abseiling was great and we felt very safe. All around a great day! Would recommend it anytime.

Visit to Sipi Falls  - Such great and majestic views! Rama showed us the beautiful Sipi Falls and their stunning surroundings. We very much enjoyed the hike

Solo Hike to Wagagai Peak  - Very reliable company, everything worked very well from the initial information request through to drop off at the hotel in Jinja after the Mount Elgon hike. All organized very well... read more by Ramazan. Good mountain guide, cook and porters. Based on my personal experience I would like to recommend Mount Elgon Trekkers for hiking Mount Elgon.