Kisiizi Falls

Kisiizi Falls drops about 30 metres through forest in Rukungiri district, south-western Uganda. It powers the local mission hospital's hydro scheme and makes an easy detour on the way to Bwindi.

Why visit Kisiizi Falls

A rope bridge and forest trails surround the falls. Local guides tell of the falls' darker history, when, in the past, it was a place of punishment under Bakiga custom, and of how that ended.

Best time to visit Kisiizi Falls

The two rainy seasons bring the best flow; the roads are easiest in June–August and December–February.

How to get to Kisiizi Falls

Kisiizi is about two hours from Kabale and Lake Bunyonyi.

What to see

Kisiizi Falls drops about 30 metres in south-western Uganda. A trail and a rope bridge give views of the falls from different angles, and the surrounding forest is good for birds and monkeys. The falls are in the grounds of Kisiizi Hospital, a community hospital, and visitor fees support its work.

Practical information

Kisiizi is about two hours from Kabale and Lake Bunyonyi and makes a good stop between Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi. The falls are fullest in the rains, March to May and September to November. There is simple accommodation nearby. Guides tell the story of the falls' history, including its use in the past as a place of punishment.

Pair Kisiizi Falls with a safari

Add Kisiizi to a Bwindi gorilla trek on our 10-day Uganda waterfalls and gorillas safari.

Tips for visiting Kisiizi Falls

Stop on the way between Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi; allow an hour or two. Walk down to the base for the best views and cross the rope bridge if you have a head for heights. For planning, see our Uganda guide and the month-by-month water levels, or compare it with Africa's two most visited falls, Victoria Falls and Murchison Falls.

National parks and sights nearby

• Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Lake Bunyonyi
• Queen Elizabeth National Park