Upper Sipi Falls (Simba & Ngasire)
Simba Falls, Ngasire Falls
Two more falls upstream of the main falls, linked by the classic three-falls walk along the river valley through coffee gardens and villages.
Upstream of the main falls, the Sipi River has two more cascades. The middle one, Simba Falls, is about 70 m high, and there is a cave behind its water curtain that you can walk into. The highest, Ngasire Falls, is about 85 m, surrounded by steep cliffs and terraced fields. The classic three-falls hike is led by a local guide and starts from Sipi town. It takes about 4–6 hours round trip, passing through Arabica coffee gardens and Sabiny villages, and you can swim in the pools beneath the waterfalls. Guide fees generally start at around UGX 10,000–20,000 per person. Bring non-slip shoes and a raincoat. The coordinates given are an estimated location between the two upper falls.
Opening hours
Daytime; guide required
Nearby sights
- Bugisu Coffee Farm Tour
- Sipi Falls (Main Falls)
- Sipi Escarpment Viewpoint
- Kapkwai Forest Exploration Centre & Chebonet Falls
- Wagagai Peak
- Mount Elgon National Park
- Mbale
- Wanale Ridge