Madakaripura Waterfall: All to Know Before Trekking Here

Indonesia, especially East Java offers many natural destinations, such as beaches, mountains, and waterfalls. Among the magnificent falls in this area, some of you might be familiar with Madakaripura Waterfall. 

Madakaripura Waterfall serves captivating attractions that are worth visiting. To explore this fall more, read this article until the end!

An Overview of the Alluring Madakaripura Waterfall

Madakaripura Waterfall is a 200-meter-high fall located in Negororejo Village, Lumbang District. If you go from Probolinggo city, you need a 1-hour drive or approximately 30 kilometers. 

It is also famous for its cliff shape. At first view, the round shape appears to be a towering huge glass. In addition to the waterfall's center, a small opening in the cliff allows the water to pass, giving the impression that rain is falling beneath the cascade.

If you plan to visit this waterfall, you can access it by public transportation or your vehicle. Even after arriving, visitors must still travel to reach the waterfall's location. It takes about twenty minutes to get there from the entrance.

Madakaripura Waterfall is also popular for its history. The Madakaripura Waterfall history is about Gajah Mada from Majapahit Kingdom who spent the rest of his life meditating in this waterfall. 

When visiting this waterfall, you will be welcomed by the Gajah Mada statue. The legend also lingers in the name of the waterfall. “Mada” is part of Gadjah Mada, “Kari” means heritage, and “Pura” means prayer or meditation.

The locals consider Madakaripura Waterfall to be an everlasting waterfall because of this legend. The reason for that is that there has never been a drought at Madakaripura Waterfall to date.

Best Time to Visit Madakaripura Waterfall

Madakaripura Waterfall opens every day from 7.00 to 16.00 Western Indonesian Time (WIB). Yet, it is recommended to come at the end of the rainy season or during the dry season, which is between May to June. 

It is also advisable to come in the morning when the weather is fair and sunny. Since the water slips through tiny gaps in the cliffs, you should bring a raincoat to protect your body and clothes. Even though the sun shines, you may feel like raining due to the water falling from both the falls and the cliffs. 

If you bring your own vehicle, you can park it at the entrance. There are also restrooms, shops, and food stalls. For Muslims, you do not have to worry because there is also a mosque there. 

It is crucial to note that the management does not mandate that visitors use local tour guides. Visitors are urged to report any instances of leverage to Madakaripura Waterfall.

Another thing to note is the entrance fee, which ranges from IDR 33,000 for regular locals and IDR 53,500 for regular internationals. 

How to Get to Madakaripura Waterfall

As mentioned before, Madakaripura Waterfall is accessible by public transportation and other kinds of vehicles. You need to drive from Probolinggo City to Branggah Hamlet, Negororejo Village, Lumbang District.

After reaching the parking area, you can walk or rent a motorbike for 2 kilometers to the entrance. Then, you will walk over steel bridges and level tracks for around thirty minutes after you arrive at the entrance. After that, we'll hike beside a small river and scale large boulders to get to the main waterfall.

Things to Do in Madakaripura Waterfall

There are many activities you can do in Madakaripura Waterfall, such as:

1. Trekking and Enjoying the Waterfall

To reach the waterfall point, you must trek through the forest first. You will be welcomed by a trail route in rocky hills, where you can walk for about an hour. On the right and left are green cliffs that attract tourists, interspersed with little waterfalls. Trekking to that place will be a fascinating experience in and of itself.

Once they reach the spot, you may view a waterfall on Mount Bromo's slopes, which rise to a height of 1000 meters above sea level. The ambiance feels great because of the setting and the surrounding natural greenery. Anybody will be in awe of the water that cascades over the plants and down the cliffs.

2. Swimming 

It is permissible for visitors to swim in the waterfall. Yet, please note that this waterfall is as deep as 7 meters. The administrators might also halt the swimming activity if the weather is not nice. Another warning to visitors is that the waterfall location is on a cliff that is vulnerable to landslides. Therefore, avoid going there in dark and cloudy weather.

Tips for the Madakaripura Waterfall Tour

After exploring the overview and how to get there, it is also important for you to know the tips for visiting this waterfall. 

First, you should wear cozy attire and trekking shoes since the road will be rocky and slippery. You should also bring a raincoat and waterproof protection for your electronics.  

Then, you must bring more clothes since you might get wet due to the water falling and seeping from the cliffs. 

Equally important, make sure that you are in the best condition, meaning that you are fit enough to do the trekking. This is because the trip will take time and energy. 

Those are the information about Madakaripura Waterfall you should know. Since it is located in Mount Bromo’s feet, you can immediately visit this fall when you are having a trip to Mount Bromo. 

If you plan to have a Bromo-Madakaripura Waterfall trip, you can entrust Cheap Bromo! There are many Bromo-Madakaripura tour packages you can choose based on your schedule and the number of members joining. 

Most importantly, you will be picked up by our team from the desired hotel, airport, train station, bus terminal, and harbor. What are you waiting for? Book your trip now!