Are you willing to go off the beaten track to enjoy one of the most unforgettable experiences during Uganda safaris? Then board a bus or a private car and travel to Mbale Town, in the Eastern side of Uganda. Rob’s Rolling Rock abbreviated as RRR is a mind-boggling community tourism initiative in Uganda that provides adventure lovers with the opportunity for rock climbing and abseiling hence to spice up your experience of visiting the Sipi falls at the foothills of Mount Elgon. The heart-stopping adventure is conducted in the company of a team of local youth who are well trained to allow tourists enjoy this life changing experience hence making them long for more.
Besides the professional training, the local youth have state of art equipments acquired from their Italian partners hence allowing them to lead tourists through the outstanding exploration with safety being the utmost importance. Rob’s Rolling Rock has up to 14 bolted rock climbing routes well designed and maintained to satisfy all climbers-novices and those familiar with the adventure. Whether you are a beginner, middle or expert of Rock Climbing, you don’t need to worry because everyone is catered for. All this can be achieved in one day or two depending on the level of participation.
The magnificent Sipi falls is one of Uganda’s popular waterfalls and is comprised of three breathtaking waterfalls found on the slopes of Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda. Therefore, Rob’s Rolling Rock is an interesting product that can only be enjoyed in the East African region, at the Sipi Trading Center on the foothills of Mount Elgon considered the World’s largest unbroken caldera.
With such a destination, tourists can enjoy rock climbing and abseiling on the popular Mount Elgon foothills and on one of the sides of the 100 meters Sipi Falls. Over 10 routes/trails have been developed for any interested tourists to maximize their lifetime dream and opportunity.
Interestingly, the interesting Rob’s rolling rock experience can be combined with an exhilarating village walk in the cool evenings and if you have more days, you can have an entire day trek up to one of the summits of Mount Elgon accompanies by experienced local or community guides who will provide all the required information during the adventure. Besides rock climbing or abseiling, the Sipi Falls and Mount Elgon are known for other adventurous activities such as Hiking/mountain climbing, bird watching, trout fishing, Sipi runner’s experience, mountain biking, visit to the Abayudaya Jews community of Uganda, Budadiri community walk and visit to the Nyero Rock paintings among others.
How to access the Destination for the activity
If you are in Kampala (Uganda’s capital city), drive through Jinja-Iganga-Mbale that lasts approximately four hours. After reaching Mbale Town, use a boda boda, mini-bus, taxi until the Sipi Falls which lasts around one hour.
In conclusion, Rob’s Rolling Rock is one of the most interesting abseiling options near the 100-meter high Sipi Falls as well as on a secured rock climbing at the foothills of Mount Elgon. After participating in rock climbing or abseiling, you will live to remember your safari especially to Eastern Uganda.