Samababo Waterfall in Mamasa Regency, West Sulawesi Province
A vacation in West Sulawesi Province is definitely worth a thousand experiences. It is because tourists can enjoy numerous types of allures including natural attractions, cultures, traditional foods, histories, and many others. Before exploring all parts of the region, everyone should drop by in the capital which is Mamuju City. After getting a good hotel for resting, they can start visiting recommended vacation spots like Samababo Waterfall located in Mamasa Regency. To be exact, it resides in Ulumambi Village and belongs to Bambang Sub-District. Here is the fact. Samababo is the tallest waterfall in Sulawesi Island!
The Nuance
As mentioned before, Samababo Waterfall has become one of the prime attractions in Sulawesi Island, especially Mamuju Regency. The reason is definitely due to the size, which is quite tall! According to the locals, the height of the waterfall reaches up to 400 meters! No wonder, it looks both majestic and beautiful (which is similar to that of Sumatra’s Sigura-gura. As for the nuance, the site offers a refreshing atmosphere. It is because the waterfall is located on a hill and it resides on a giant cliff as well. The water discharge is definitely strong, so it makes a loud noise even though visitors stand a far from the site.
Exploring Samababo Waterfall
There is no weakness at all. Perhaps the only challenge is the location, as tourists need to pass through a difficult trekking route and lush trees. Instead of being a burden, the trip gives everyone the chance to enjoy the nature and conduct exploration. Somehow, it is suitable for trekking as well! What tourists need is only good footwear and they must carry some supplies like foods and bottled water. It is also recommended to come during a good weather only.
For the information, Samababo Waterfall is located on a mountain slope and it is surrounded by a forest. Once passing a suspension bridge, tourists may see the waterfall right away. However, they must conduct trekking up to the valley (having the distance of about 500 meters). During trekking, though, they may pass through local cacao and coffee farms! This becomes the opportunity to collect many beautiful photos, so everyone should not forget to carry a camera when heading to the waterfall later.
Once they arrive at the viewing post, the sound of gurgling water welcomes them loudly. Not to mention the waterfall’s appearance is quite astonishing! Here is the legend. The site once became the nest of a giant bird that lived in a cave behind the falls. According to the locals, this bird has waterproof wings and looks fierce. It also often flew over the village and south beaches. Such adventuring behavior is called Samba Botto. This explains why the locals gave the name to the waterfall (Samababo).
Nearby Attractions
- Telepom Bulam Peak
- Bata Waterfall
- Bunda Maria Statue
How to Get There
The first destination is Mamuju City. If tourists come from Jakarta City, they can take advantage of an airplane service to get to Tampa Padang Airport at Mamuju. The flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to the destination takes about 4 hours and 35 minutes, actually. Next, they should head to Mamasa Regency where the waterfall resides. This trip may take about 2 hours and 12 minutes, as the distance is 88.6 km.
Where to Stay
- Graha Matra Hotel
- Nirmalasari Mambi Hotel
- Matana 2 Hotel
