Sipi Escarpment Viewpoint
Sipi escarpment
Basalt cliffs at the edge of Sipi town, with views over the waterfalls and northern plains, rock climbing and sunsets, the best viewpoint in Sipi.
The Sipi area sits on a basalt escarpment on the northwest side of Mount Elgon. From the cliff edge, the views are wide. On one side are the main falls and a deep valley, and on the other side the northern Ugandan plains stretch to the horizon. On clear days you can see toward Lake Kyoga in the distance. The terraces of several guesthouses and the cliff paths are all viewpoints, and sunset is especially good. Local outdoor operators have set up around 15 rock-climbing routes of varying difficulty on the cliff, plus a rappelling activity down the main falls. Bookings are required, and you must follow the instructions of your guide.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sipi Falls (Main Falls)
- Bugisu Coffee Farm Tour
- Upper Sipi Falls (Simba & Ngasire)
- Kapkwai Forest Exploration Centre & Chebonet Falls
- Wagagai Peak
- Mount Elgon National Park
- Mbale
- Wanale Ridge