The Sekumpul Waterfall is a very special natural highlight on Bali. It is embedded in a jungle-like forest, but is conveniently located and therefore easily accessible. In the following, we will take a closer look at how to get to the waterfall and what travellers can expect there.
Where is Sekumpul Waterfall located?
Sekumpul Waterfall is located in the mountainous north of Bali. The former capital of Bali, Singaraja, is about 13 kilometres away as the crow flies. The popular town of Ubud is located about 40 kilometres south of the waterfall.
The journey from Ubud takes about 2.5 hours, the distance is just under 70 kilometres. The distance from Kuta and Canggu is similar. From there, you should also plan for a journey of 2.5 to 3 hours. Significantly easier and shorter is the only 21-kilometre drive from Singaraja.
The way to Sekumpul Waterfall
To get to Sekumpul Waterfall, you have to walk about a kilometre from the car park or the road. The path first leads past agricultural land where rice, among other things, is grown. After that, the landscape becomes more natural. However, it is lined with a staircase of about 300 steps that you have to walk down to get to the waterfall. However, you can already hear the waterfall before you see it.
Overall, the route leads into a depression or valley into which the water also rushes. About halfway along the path, there is a lookout point from which you have a great view of the Sekumpul waterfall. Once you have arrived in the valley, you just have to cross the small river. You won’t find a bridge here. So, take off your shoes and into the cool water! But you won’t be standing in water deeper than your knees.
Shortly after crossing the river, you will reach your destination: the majestic Sekumpul waterfall.
A unique natural spectacle
From a height of several dozen metres, the water masses plunge down into the valley at Sekumpul Waterfall. There, the water hits numerous rocks, where it is partly swirled up and forms a kind of mist. This further accentuates the already fantastically beautiful atmosphere within the valley basin. The lush greenery around the waterfall makes it appear as if it lies in the middle of a dense jungle, far from civilisation.
In fact, however, you can delve even deeper into the forest. There are opportunities for longer hikes around the Sekumpul waterfall. These can be done with a guide, who will of course charge a higher fee than the simple entrance fee for the waterfall. However, the guided trekking tours are worthwhile, as the nature around the waterfall is incredibly impressive.
When should you visit the waterfall?
During and shortly after the rainy season, the rivers on Bali carry significantly more water than in the dry season. Accordingly, the Sekumpul waterfall looks much more powerful and impressive during this time. It is best to visit the waterfall in April, when it hardly rains anymore, but there is still a lot of water falling.
Of course, the waterfall is always worth a visit, even in the dry season. This time is more suitable for longer tours, as you will stay dry for the most part. Who likes to go on a hike that takes several hours while being completely soaked?
Conclusion: Is the Sekumpul waterfall worth visiting?
If you are travelling in the north of Bali or are on a longer holiday on the Island of the Gods, you should definitely plan a visit to the Sekumpul waterfall. The waterfall is a beautiful natural wonder and impresses almost every visitor. Due to the good accessibility by a short walk from the car park, the waterfall is also suitable for a short visit. However, the surrounding landscape also invites you to spend a whole day here and explore it by hiking.
