Mangku Sacti Waterfall, Sembalun-East Lombok

Mangku Sacti Waterfall, Sembalun-East Lombok

The Mangku Sacti waterfall is an epic waterfall in the East Lombok Regency. For several reasons, this is unique compared to the other more well -known waterfalls near Rinjani like Tiu Kelep and Sanjang Gile.

The best thing is that you will almost certainly have this waterfall for yourself because almost no tourists visit it!

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How do you get the Mangku Sacti waterfall?

The Mangku Sacti waterfall lies at the foot of the Rinjani mountain, near the small village of Sajang. When I visited the waterfall, I lived in Sembalun. This is the nearest main town of Mangku Sacti and takes about 20 minutes with the motorcycle to reach the beginning of the unpaved road.

If you come from Senaru instead, you can expect about 45 minutes by bike to reach the same point on the unpaved road.

As soon as you reach the junction to the rough, unpaved road, you have to drive for another 30 minutes. This road is very worn, sandy and you have to cross some provisional plank bridges over huge holes. It is a little adventure to achieve why you have to earn Mangku sacti.

If you do not have your own bike or prefer a local guide, there is an organizer who organizes inexpensive tours for the Mangku-Sakti waterfall, including lunch and transfer. Click here to check the updated price.

Simply follow the instructions from Google Maps on the pin below with the name "Parking Area Mangku Sacti Waterfall". Google asks them to walk to the last section, but they can turn left and ride the steep hill for another 5 minutes by bike until they reach the actual parking lot.

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Mangku Sacti parking lot

it seems as if this waterfall attraction from Lombok has been completely abandoned since September 2019. The ticket sales huts and stands are in ruins, and the signage of the waterfall is torn and torn. It is a sad relic of an obviously busy tourist attraction.

Since tourism on the incredible island of Lombok is on the rise again, I am sure that Mangku Sacti will regain its popularity. At the moment it is a secret waterfall off the beaten path that really adventurous travelers can find.

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Mangku sacti waterfall path

The path down to Mangku Sacti is overgrown, but still visible. After 5 minutes of walking you reach a section affected by a landslide. It is a rather sketchy crossing, but we did it by sticking to the dense vines. At first it may look as if the path is completely impassable. However, you just have to go over the broken section and then go down, not up and around the landslide, as it seems at first.

After another 10 minutes, hear the thunderous power of Mangku Sacti and the rapids. Climb the rock to your left and follow the noise of the waterfall until you catch your first glance at the Mangku Sacti waterfall in the distance.

What she awaits at the Mangku Sacti waterfall

As soon as you finally arrive, you will see the whitish-blue, tearing river that makes its way down the Rinjani slope. I visited this waterfall in the dry season and he absolutely bought its way. I would never consider swimming in this section.

waterfall height: 20 meters

further up on the way you can see the main attraction: the Mangku Sacti waterfall. It is a large and fairly wide waterfall that falls into an approximately 1.5 meter deep pool. You can swim here, but the force of the waterfall is quite strong in the deep section, causing the water to pull you around a bit.
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climbing in the waterfall!

Probably my favorite thing about this epic waterfall is that you can actually climb on and into the waterfall! On the right side of the waterfall there is a stone chip wall that seems to be at the top. However, I was skeptical to go this way because I was not sure about the rock movements after the earthquake.

Instead, I decided to climb up and into the waterfall behind the waterfalls and penetrate from the deep water. It's a little tricky and definitely slippery, but it is worth catching a look from a small cave behind and in Mangku Sacti.
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Lombok Black Monkeys on the Mangku Sacti Waterfall

We had seen the rarer Lombok Black Monkeys a few times, at Rinjani and at Tetebatu and now again at Mangku Sact. However, I could only see them fleetingly when they shy away as soon as I reached for my telephoto lens.

flowing rapids

Although it is not good for swimming, you should admire the fast water movements in the limestone gorges after you have looked at the main segment of the waterfall.

We continued to go down the rapids and found sections with blue water holes, but the current was too strong to consider a bathroom.
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Accommodation in Sembalun

Accommodation in Sembalun

The village of Sembalun is not exactly the most tourist place on Lombok. However, this does not mean that there are no great guest houses or hotels.

Accommodation in my Sembalun: Radiyah Guesthouse This is one of the cheapest accommodation opportunities in Sembalun. I would definitely recommend it. The rooms are small but very clean and have everything you need. There is unlimited free coffee and tea as well as a free breakfast. The owner is extremely helpful and organizes a motorcycle for you for 50,000 IDR per day.
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The best accommodation in the Inn style: Sembalun Kita Cottage This is probably the place I would have booked if I hadn't stayed in the Radiyah. You have great reviews, inexpensive rooms and large beds. It includes a free breakfast that is classified as "very good" on Booking.com.

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