Kalando Waterfall in Central Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi Province
Located in Central Mamuju Regency, a distinct waterfall resides and the name is Kalando. Not only it offers a unique shape, but the waterfall also comes with a relaxing nuance. This explains why lots of villagers take advantage of the site for lessening during weekends and holidays. As for tourists, the waterfall is suitable to spend a family recreation and take some good natural photos using a camera. Some people also come to the site in order to conduct a soft trekking and exploration, in fact. For the information, as the name suggests, the location is in Kalando Village and it belongs to Topoyo Sub-District.
The Nuance
It is true Kalando Waterfall is located in the midst of a small forest, but it has obtained several improvements from villagers. No wonder, visitors may find stairs that help them to reach the second level of the waterfall. As for the nuance, it is shady due to the presence of big trees and bushes. Instead of appearing tall, the waterfall looks wide! The water discharge is moderate and it comes with clear refreshing water as well. Moreover, the site is located near to the famous Budong-Budong River. No wonder, the scenery looks wonderful there.
Exploring Kalando Waterfall
One thing that makes Kalando Waterfall different than others is indeed the stratified landscape. This explains why almost all visitors want to climb to those multiple levels in order to get a better view of both the waterfall and nearby scenery. The thing is the surface is considered slippery, so everyone must be careful when climbing. In order to avoid injuries, it is recommended to come only during a good weather as well (aside from the rainy season).
Most tourists come to Kalando Waterfall in order to enjoy the scenery for sure. They also carry a camera to collect great photos during the exploration. Not only they would take photos of the waterfall, but they may get around the site and take pictures of other objects including trees and other visitors. The fact is the site is surrounded by numerous types of fruit trees including Rambutan, Durian, Sukun, and Langsat! If they come at the right time, they can buy those fruits directly from the owner!
The next recommended thing to do in Kalando Waterfall is to play water and take a bath in the available natural pond. Even though the size of the pond is not quite wide, it is able to accommodate everyone regardless of the age. Moreover, the water is clear and it feels so refreshing as well. It even feels more soothing in the morning!
Nearby Attractions
- Butang Waterfall
How to Get There
It is easy to get to Kalando Waterfall if tourists know the route. For those coming from Jakarta City, they must get to Mamuju Regency first. The best way to get to there is by airplane, actually. For the information, the flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Tampa Padang Airport takes about 4 hours and 35 minutes. Once arriving at Mamuju City, tourists can simply head to Kalando Village right away (which takes about 2 hours).
Where to Stay
- Bahari Indah Guesthouse
- Ince Rano Guesthouse
- Widya Buah Guesthouse
