A 3-Day Journey through Mbale, Pian Upe & Sipi Falls.

From Foothills to Falls

Eastern Uganda unfolds in gentle gradients—its landscapes quiet but profound, its towns steeped in stories. This 3-day guided journey invites you to trace the contours of the Elgon region, beginning with the layered heritage of Mbale, through the vast wilderness of Pian Upe, and culminating at the misty cliffs of Sipi Falls.

Begin in Mbale, a town framed by Mount Elgon and animated by the echo of old architecture—red-roofed Indian homes, century-old Art Deco banks, and the fading elegance of a colonial past. Walk its streets slowly. Let your camera linger on timber shutters and weathered verandas. From Wanale Ridge, watch the town disappear into the plains—light falling softly across the valley.

On day two, turn north. The road bends through dry Karamoja terrain until it reaches Pian Upe—a place so vast and open it feels like another country. Herds of eland scatter, ostriches roam freely, and the air is pierced by the distant cry of birds. Here, you track wildlife on foot or from the back of a vehicle, shadows growing longer as the sun dips behind Mount Kadam. There are no crowds, just stillness and wind.

The final day brings you to Sipi, where three waterfalls carve the escarpment in thunder and spray. A guided hike loops you through terraced farms, coffee gardens, and basalt caves. Pause at a rocky ledge as mist lifts off the valley. Later, sit with a local farmer—taste fresh-brewed Arabica, roasted over charcoal, as stories flow as easily as the water that powers this place.

This is Eastern Uganda—where architecture, wilderness, and memory shape a path worth walking.

Package Includes

✔️ Private transportation in a 4WD safari vehicle

✔️ Two nights’ accommodation (mid-range lodges) with breakfast

✔️ Guided architectural walk in Mbale

✔️ Park entrance and ranger fees at Pian Upe

✔️ Wildlife viewing in Pian Upe (guided drive or walk)

✔️ Guided Sipi Falls hike + coffee experience

✔️ English-speaking guide throughout the trip

✔️ Drinking water during travel

✔️ All local taxes and community fees

Package Excludes

✘ Lunch and dinner (can be arranged upon request)

✘ Personal expenses, tips, and optional activities

✘ Travel insurance

✘ Items not mentioned in the itinerary

Price

Starts at $430 per person, based on a group of 4 travelers.

Solo and private departures can be arranged at adjusted rates.