Sipi Backpackers

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.6

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Sipi Backpackers in Kapchorwa offers family rooms with private bathrooms, sofa beds, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and picnic area. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves African cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options. Breakfast includes full English or Irish, and a child-friendly buffet is available. Local Attractions: Sipi Falls is 3.1 mi away, offering scenic views and activities such as hiking and rock climbing.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Clarrie
Australia Australia
“Very good value for the price, excellent views of the falls”
Suubi
Uganda Uganda
“The hosts are very welcoming and hospitable. The location has a view of the 3rd sipi waterfall.”
Giovanni
Italy Italy
“Very clean and comfortable room! Very kind personnel, a great simple stay”
Mordechai
Canada Canada
“Yovan is an excellent host! Terrific location that's just far enough from the village that a walk is not inconvenient. Fantastic viewpoint of Sipi is only a five-minute climb to the top of the property's land. Very spacious private room..”
Zsuzsa
Australia Australia
“The hosts were super nice and very helpful, the food they prepared for me was very tasty. Great location, close to the sunset viewpoint, the shops in town, and to the start of treks. I spent three lovely nights in Sipi!”
Coudriet
United States United States
“The home was close to town, comfortable and with a spectacular view of the area and the waterfalls. The food was great. Yovan was helpful and friendly. I highly recommend it! The guide was great too.”
Paulsen
United States United States
“I arrived in Sipi knowing nothing about the area and without expectations. I spent 5 days at Sunrise with Yovan and Francis and I left Sipi feeling that I’d been totally welcomed and embraced by the community. The two are a wealth of...”
Christian
Germany Germany
“Very helpful staff, and one of the best viewpoints for a sunset and sunrise from where you can see all the waterfalls”
Asger
Denmark Denmark
“Yovan and his wife were incredibly hospitable and helpful throughout the stay. Yovan shares fascinating stories about local tribal life and traditions, giving you a deeper understanding of the area. He makes a visit to Sipi much more than just...”
Jochen
Germany Germany
“Immediately after our booking the owner and host Yovan contacted us by WhatsApp and asked us some good questions to prepare our stay! He welcomed us after arrival together with his wife, showed us around. He very helpful informed us about visiting...”

Managed by Chemonges Yovan

Company review score: 9.6Based on 69 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Sipi Backpackers is managed by Yovan and Maureen ( Couple). We make our clients have a really feeling of life around sipi.

Property info

Sipi Backpackers is situated on a mountain around sipi with stunning 360⁰ viewpoint. The viewpoint is a 4min walk but the waterfall is also viewed within the rooms At our viewpoint, the entire sipi and surrounding area is viewed below. Good for sunset, sunrise experience not forgetting the stunning views of the valley and the plains.

Neighborhood info

The neighborhood is entirely my village occupied by our clanmates( Our big family tree)

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Sipi Backpackers

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 10 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

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