Waterfalls In Uganda : Uganda is a very beautiful country blessed with a number of water bodies such as the waterfalls, lakes, rivers, swamps, wetlands and so on. All these mentioned waterbodies have a very good and beautiful stunning view by the clients from a distance. Uganda- the pearl of Africa has the most beautiful waterfalls, which give a picnic adventure experience to the people who come to view them all over the country, Uganda Safaris.
Top waterfalls in Uganda at a Glance
The pearl of Africa has got beautiful dramatic waterfalls with beautiful stunning views from a distance which give a picnic adventure experience to the clients who try to branch and have a stop over to have a glance on them.
More so you can decide to request a package from the Adventure in the wild safaris so far a leading registered company in Uganda including the water falls so that you can have a clear full view of them. During your visit to the waterfalls, you will have a boat cruise, which will help you to reach the top of the falls. You will do other activities including swimming, rock climbing, hiking, zip lining, white water rafting or kayaking and so on to make your day colorful and memorable.
It is in record that many of the waterfalls have been located in sites of the local legends. This has made these sights to be history in the books and they have been talked about more by the grandees turning them into a story telling. Largely, this has helped people to learn more about a Ugandan culture.
Murchison Falls
This is the most powerful waterfall in Uganda location in Murchison falls national park. They were known as Kabalega falls before the park was renamed. It lies between Lake kyoga, lake Albert, the Victoria Nile in Uganda in Murchison falls national park. Murchison falls has got the Victoria Nile which always forces its way through the gap of the rocks which is 7 meter wide, and 43 m in length before it flows to the bottom in the pool water.
Murchison falls is so far the best and most visited waterfall in Uganda that attracts very many people from all around the world. For more information about Murchison falls, contact Adventure in the wild safaris to make for you a favorable package with a favorable price to have the best adventure experience.
Sipi Falls
The sipi falls is the longest waterfalls that is located in the Eastern part of Uganda in Kapchorwa district at the foothills of Mount Elgon and at the edge of Mount Elgon national park, lies three beautiful cascading waterfalls.
These Sipi falls were given their names after the Sep. This was a medicinal wild banana tree indigenous to northern Uganda. The Sipi falls are situated at an altitude of 1,775 m. They range from 65 to 100 meters high.
Wake up one day and have yourself a hike on these beautiful Sipi falls which will take you through the local communities to have a glance on the farm land, which is located over the rocky foothills. Here you will get a chance to see the three falls.
In case you would like to have a safari on the three falls, you are required to be physically fit. This is because the journey contains a round trip, which will take you over 3 hours to reach the falls. This seems quite challenging but enjoyable at the same time.
On the other hand, for those who cannot hike, are provided with aa trail which only costs 20 minutes to reach the falls and that is from the Sipi town.
As you plan to start on you journey to the falls, remember to pack your swimming costumes because you will get a chance to have a memorable safari as you ae having your day summed up in the pool.
Aruu Falls
Aruu falls is located in the Northern part of Uganda in Gulu-Kitgum highway. This is the lesser and known waterfalls which are less visited by people. However, the Aruu falls is a nice place where one should have a stop over to experience an adventure experience in case you are heading to Kidepo valley national park and Murchison falls national park.
Along your way to Aruu falls which are just 4 and 1/2 kilometers from the Pader kitgum, you will have a stop over to have an en-route picnic lunch adventure experience. Spend some good time here as you are having fun, swimming, rock climbing and a nature walk around the community.
NOTE; Be aware of the sliding and slippery rocks so that you be careful and avoid accidents.
Itanda Falls
These are falls located in the east Africa’s adrenaline capital, Jinja, and they have a beautiful stunning site with very many ripples, which are compared to the Bujagali falls. More so, these falls are located on the falls, which were normally known as the Rippon falls that were considered the source of the Nile which is the longest river in Africa.
Alternatively, apart from having a glance on the Itanda falls, one can also do activities such as white-water rafting, kayaking, river surfing, fishing, bungee jumping and so on. It is known that the Itanda falls are the that replaced the Bujagali falls which were the main water rafting rapids after the construction of the hydroelectric dam on the Owen falls dam.
Kisiizi Fall
Kisiizi falls are situated in Rukungiri district. These falls lie between Queen Elizabeth national park and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. While on your safari, this is the best place where you should have a stop-over for a picnic adventure experience.
These falls get their waters from the Kyabamba river plunges, which is over off 27 meters high on the cliff into the gorge. These water falls are so strong with a dramatic sound that can be heard by most clients who are on a far distance of over 100 meters from the falls. Alternatively, while on these falls, one can also do other activities such as the zip lining, birdwatching, nature walks and crossing the new suspension bridge.
Other fin Uganda
Apart from all the above-mentioned falls in Uganda, Uganda also got other falls and these include the Mahoma Falls and the Nyamiska Falls. All these falls have many hiking trails in the crater lakes region near Fort Portal.
Alternatively, there are also the Wanale falls, which are located just 6km from Mbale town. This is a very small stream of water that pours water from a distance of over 2000 meters. In case you are making an itinerary, remember to add in the Nkusi, Mpanga, and the Uhuru falls to make your package achieve the best safari.
