Uganda · Hidden Gems

Half-Day Sisiyi Falls Tour from Mbale with Bagisu smoky waters

1 Day Round trip from Mbale Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Sisiyi Falls, a hidden gem near Mbale
02 See the 100 m waterfall plunge over Sisiyi Cliff
03 Witness white mist rising from rugged rocks and lush green vegetation
04 Learn why the Bagisu call the falls 'mezi ge lingusi' or 'the smoky waters'
05 Spend time relaxing at the falls, a good place to camp and share stories by the bonfire

Join this half-day trip from Mbale to Sisiyi Falls and enjoy a scenic 30-minute drive to one of the area's hidden natural gems. See the waterfall plunge about 100 m over Sisiyi Cliff, where powerful water rushes over rugged rocks surrounded by lush green vegetation and creates a white mist, especially during the rainy season. Learn why the Bagisu call it 'mezi ge lingusi' - 'the smoky waters' - and spend time relaxing at the falls before returning to Mbale.

The Bagisu call it 'mezi ge lingusi', which means 'the smoky waters'.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Mbale

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Half-Day Excursion to Sisiyi Falls

After breakfast at the lodge at 8 am or 9 am, our driver will pick you up from your hotel and begin the journey from Mbale to Sisiyi Falls. The drive takes about half an hour. Sisiyi Falls cascades over a 100 m drop known as Sisiyi Cliff. The water falls over a series of rugged rocks covered in lush green vegetation, flowing powerfully onto big rocks and creating a white mist, especially during the rainy season when the water volume is high. Sisiyi Falls got its name because it is ever-flowing and does not run dry, unlike smaller streams in the area, which dry up during the dry season. The Bagisu call it 'mezi ge lingusi', which means 'the smoky waters'. This is because of the sheer volume of water. Sisiyi Falls is also a good place to camp and spend more time with your friends. It has a bonfire and exciting stories.
You will spend an hour there, and then we will drive back to Mbale, marking the end of the tour.