About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Sipi Backpackers in Kapchorwa offers family rooms with private bathrooms, dining areas, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and kitchen facilities. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and picnic area. Delicious Dining: The on-site restaurant serves African cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options. Breakfast is provided in-room, and film nights are held regularly. Convenient Location: Sipi Falls is 6 km away, and the property is highly rated for its friendly host, convenient location, and breakfast provided by the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 bunk beds
1 double bed
4 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really homely and beautiful surroundings and lifestyle.
  • Julius030
    Germany Germany
    The Host Yovan and his wife are super friendly and provided us with great talks, amazing lokal food and an overall amazing stay. The place is really clean and comforting. Also you shouldn't miss out on the amazing view you can get from the...
  • Marie
    France France
    Great place owned by locals. It's rustic but great value for money. They are really helpful with arriving/organising/visiting/leaving. The guide is good and fair prices. No WiFi to be expected. The view uphill is amazing. It's a family atmosphere...
  • Gaia
    Italy Italy
    The staff was great, the location as well, I stopped for few days and I did the coffe tour and the trekking in sipi falls, perfect location and atmosphere for both
  • Amber
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The staff is amazing and kind, the fish and breakfast options from the menu are good and punctual, the rooms are good. The location is also next to the road which is nice if you don’t have acces to your own car.
  • Mathilde
    Norway Norway
    Great atmosphere and lovely people. Moreens food was great and they really did everything to make my stay comfortable.
  • Ellen
    Germany Germany
    Moreen, Yovan, and Francis were wonderful hosts. The location is very special, close to excellent vistas, and with a beautiful view. Moreen is a good cook, and made some very tasty meals. I also enjoyed playing some card games with her one night.
  • Anitaabrd
    Spain Spain
    I stayed 2 nights at Yovan's place. It's basic (shower and toilet outside. For wifi Yovan can share his data with you), but very cute and in an incredible location. A 360° viewpoint is on the property and just that makes the place special (you can...
  • Moritz
    Germany Germany
    The place of Yovan and Francis is really nice. They try their best to give you the best experience. What's really amazing is the viewpoint on their site, where sou can watch the sunrise and the sunset.
  • Paul
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Yovan and Moreen let us feel amazingly welcome. Told a lot about the culture and did everything and more that we could wish for. Moreen is a very good cook as well and we enjoyed every meal with them. The beds were comfy and after a few days...

Hosted by Mise cave lodge

9.9
Host review score
Mise cave lodge
Come and feel real life around sipi on the slopes of Mt. Elgon
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Sipi Backpackers

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

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

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Wellness

  • Public Bath

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules

Sipi Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 05:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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