The Crows Nest Sipi Falls in Sipi Falls, Sipi Falls: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Parks, beaches and nature in Sipi Falls, Sipi Falls
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A budget-friendly lodge in Sipi, Tingey, with family rooms, a garden, a restaurant, free parking and a short drive to Sipi Falls.
What is The Crows Nest Sipi Falls?
The Crows Nest sits in Sipi, Tingey, in eastern Uganda, a two-minute drive from Sipi Falls. It is a budget-friendly lodge with family rooms, a garden, a restaurant, a conference room and free parking. Guests praise the cleanliness, the views and the staff, and the lodge arranges guided hikes to the three waterfalls with local guides.
It is a practical, affordable base for Sipi Falls and Mount Elgon, with family rooms and a relaxed atmosphere. The lodge is within walking distance of several trailheads and can arrange guides for the waterfall hikes.
The lodge arranges guided hikes with local guides, supporting community tourism around Sipi Falls.
💡 Money-saving tips for families
- Budget-friendly Good value for Sipi
- Guided hikes Arranged with local guides
- Two minutes from the falls Easy access
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Okay | Garden and family rooms |
| 3-5 years | Good | Garden and short walks |
| 6-9 years | Good | Waterfall hikes |
| 10-12 years | Great | Full waterfall circuit |
| 13+ years | Great | Mount Elgon hikes |
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Key details
- Address
- Sipi, Tingey, Kapchorwa District, Sipi Falls
- Opening hours
- Lodge open daily; check-in from 07:00, check-out by 10:00 Closed now
- How long to plan
- One to two nights
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Booking
- Book ahead in peak season
- Payment accepted
- Cash and mobile money at reception
What to expect when you visit
Check in and settle into a family room or double. The garden and restaurant are on site, and the lodge arranges guided hikes to the three Sipi waterfalls with local guides.
Allow one to two nights. It is a budget-friendly base with clean rooms, good views and easy access to the falls.
What if...?
The questions every parent asks before booking. Tap to expand.
Is it budget-friendly?
Yes.
Are there family rooms?
Yes.
Does it arrange hikes?
Yes, with local guides.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Safety notes
Supervise children in the garden and on the waterfall hikes, and hold hands on the steep sections.
Tickets and costs
- Toddler entry (0 if free)
- Free
- Ticket notes
Rates are quoted on enquiry and vary by room type and season. Confirm current rates at booking.
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Family rooms, garden, restaurant, conference room, guided waterfall hikes
- Food and drink per person (estimate)
- Free
- Return transport (estimate, flat)
- Free
- Transport estimate note
- Bus to Sipi, then a short walk or boda boda
Plan your visit
- Combine with
- Sipi Falls
- Mount Elgon National Park
- Home of Friends Guesthouse
- What to bring
- Closed shoes
- rain jacket
- warm layer
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the The Crows Nest Sipi Falls opening hours?
- Lodge open daily; check-in from 07:00, check-out by 10:00.
- How long do you need at The Crows Nest Sipi Falls?
- Plan for One to two nights.
- What payment methods does The Crows Nest Sipi Falls accept?
- The Crows Nest Sipi Falls accepts Cash and mobile money at reception. It does not accept cash.
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