Elgon, Sipi & the Nile
Eastern Uganda
White water, waterfalls and coffee terraces.
Uganda's adventure corner. The Nile leaves Lake Victoria at Jinja and turns into grade 3–5 white water; further north, Sipi's three waterfalls spill off the shoulder of Mount Elgon through Arabica coffee farms.
Where to go
Destinations in Eastern Uganda
Jinja & the Source of the Nile
Rafting, kayaking and the point where the Nile begins.
Sipi Falls
Three waterfalls, coffee terraces, and views over the Karamoja plains.
Mount Elgon
The world's largest volcanic caldera, hiked over four to seven days.
Coffee & Tea Origins
Washing stations and smallholder farms on Elgon's slopes.
When to go
June–August and December–February for rafting and hiking; the trails on Elgon are considerably easier when dry.
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