Lapopu Waterfall

Central Sumba · Coordinates -9.6783, 119.4930 · 10 km from Waikabubak

Lapopu Waterfall, Central Sumba, Sumba (2) — Photo: Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

One of Sumba's tallest waterfalls, tumbling down a series of rock terraces inside Matalawa National Park, on the border of West and Central Sumba. The pools at the bottom are cool and clear.

Local tipBest from April to July, when there is still water but the access road is dry. Pay the small park fee at the entrance.

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Where is Lapopu Waterfall?

Lapopu Waterfall is in Central Sumba, Sumba (East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia), at -9.6783, 119.4930. The nearest town is Waikabubak, about 10 km away in a straight line.

When is the best time to visit Lapopu Waterfall?

April to July: there is still water after the rains but the access roads have dried out.

How do I get to Lapopu Waterfall?

The closest airport is Tambolaka Airport (TMC), about 40 km away in a straight line. Most visitors hire a car with a driver; roads off the main routes can be rough.

Any tips for visiting Lapopu Waterfall?

Best from April to July, when there is still water but the access road is dry. Pay the small park fee at the entrance.

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