Today was our first border crossing – its goodbye Kenya, we hope all goes well with the election and Jambo Uganda. We headed up towards Mount Elgon, enjoying the views as we wind up the mountain side. Our nights camp was a fantastic African experience with goats and chickens running around and a stunning view of one of the three waterfalls at Sipi Falls. As night fell we again enjoyed playing games and having a laugh over a few beers.
In the morning we trekked to see the waterfalls. Our guide Moses was fantastic, telling us about the plants and culture of the people as we walked in the amazing forest of on the sides of the extinct volcano. The waterfalls are so beautiful. We showered under the tumbling water, swam in the pools and explore caves behind the waterfalls. All in all it was an incredible experience.
After lunch some of us relaxed in camp whilst others went to the nearby plantations to learn how coffee is produced here, and even roasted some of our own. The coffee tour was really informative and profits made from the tours go into local community projects.
But that was not the end of the day’s adventures. After dinner we experienced local culture, sampled the local beer and joined in with the energetic traditional dancing and singing and learnt the meanings behind each dance and song