Sulawesi has long been famous Earth will eksotismenya. No exception Southeast Sulawesi which offers a variety of enchanting natural wealth. That said, the beauty of the landscape that could seduce maidens Khayangan to come down to enjoy it.One of the abundance of natural gifts that you can enjoy the waterfall Moramo. Terraced waterfall that will kemolekannya famous jungle-clad beauty of Cape Peropa wildlife reserves.
Sightseeing towering as high as 40 meters it is located in the Village Sumbersari, District Moramo, South Konawe. The distance is about 65 kilometers south of Kendari, the capital of Southeast Sulawesi Province. With motor vehicles, travel time of two hours.
If you're feeling adventurous, the trip was not tiring because many interesting sights along the road. Starting from along the Gulf coast Abeli Kendall entered the District, which is a fishing village. Small boats to ocean ships, both lean and drove in the middle of the bay, can be seen from the street.
Remove from Abeli, you will enter the District of North Moramo. Asphalt road and straight with a view of the population wooden houses, interspersed with grove of trees. Tersuguhkan beautiful rural atmosphere.
Village Crossing and Eye Wawatu Wawatu, there are hills of stone and marble. On the left of the road, looks exotic stone hills that steep. Most residents of both villages it earns a meager living as a miner.
Entering Sub Moramo, precisely in the Village Lapuko, began challenging journey. The road since entering Abeli paved smooth, turned into a gravel, stone, and soil. Practical vehicles can not be driven high and driving should be increased vigilance.
After Lapuko, discomfort road offroad challenges that still added a hilly terrain and the forest-covered. Similar conditions experienced when entering the village of Sumbersari, location Moramo waterfall.
However, all the obstacles it will pay off when we arrived on the scene. Travel by road ends at the gates of retribution, and should be continued by foot along the path for 20 minutes. The entrance fee is very affordable water, ie Rp 2,000 per person, plus a vehicle levy of Rp 2,000 for motorcycles and Rp 5,000 for the car.
For lovers of trekking, traveling from gate fees to the waterfall will be very enjoyable. In addition to clean air, distant cool, green forest grove game reserve Cape Peropa really spoil the eye.
In conservation areas covering a total of 38,937 hectares was living a wide range of flora and fauna, including deer, possum, butterflies, and various species of birds. There is also a species endemic to Sulawesi, like a black monkey and Anoa.
Arriving at the waterfall, visitors can quickly dispelled curiosity, with just a dip-dyed feet or directly jebar jebur enjoy the swift-water glide. Visitors can also bathe or swim in the quiet little lake berkedalaman one meter.
Waterfall structure is rough and dull rocks so it is relatively harmless. If strong, could also try to climb the waterfall to the top (about 50 degrees) by treading the path edges. However, it is advisable to be careful because the contours difficult climb and slippery.
When Compass visit, early last March, many families and young people who amuse yourself there. They held a mat while enjoying a lunch meal. No stalls, food vendors, and other services at the waterfall, except at the gates of retribution.
According to the story, it is said that the waterfall is where maidens Khayangan down to bathe. True or not that story would not have to mess around. At least, many "angels" of the earth that looks mingle there.
Officer manager Moramo waterfall, Jumali, said the waterfall was discovered by residents of transmigrants from Java around 1980-1982 when opening the forest to set snares Anoa. "After making the road to the site in 1989, the falls in 1990 was opened as a tourist attraction," he said.
Peak crowds usually occurs during Eid al-Fitr holiday, Eid al-Adha and New Year that can reach 3,000 people per day. "If ordinary day, 100 people," he said.
Windy (32), one of the visitors that day say, waterfalls Moramo be one of his favorite travel sites because they stay unspoiled. "In addition, the distance is relatively close to the city of Kendari," said the civil servants.
It is also proposed Nasruddin (34), other visitors, who feel comfortable traveling to Moramo because in addition to enjoying the waterfall, he could also get a beautiful atmosphere surrounding forest. "The atmosphere is calm. It can not be obtained if in the city, "said Kendall resident of this.
However, both lamented the lack of supporting facilities in Moramo, such as resting halls, bathrooms, and trash.
"Local authorities should give attention. Unfortunately, this place is nice but not supported by adequate facilities, "said Windy.
Windy expression and Nasruddin was reasonable. Waterfalls are great tourism potential of this lack of facilities and amenities. Space for washing toilet (MCK), which is already not working and can only be used as a chamber copy clothing.
A long hall where visitors take shelter also been damaged with age. Landfills are also not available so that the beauty of the scattered garbage Moramo tarnished.
Head of Tourism Destination Development Southeast Sulawesi Province Abusaila Aditya said, Moramo waterfall is one of Southeast Sulawesi tourism potential. However, he acknowledged supporting infrastructure is not complete, especially access roads which some still damaged. "This year, we have the development budget halls rest or gazebo. We also will propose to the central government to create a cottage, "said Aditya.
Other deficiencies, such as road maintenance, public toilet facilities, and garbage, is expected to come from the local district government initiative that authorized for the object.
Apart from that, waterfalls Moramo very pity to miss when visiting South East Sulawesi. Who knows, could meet an angel there.
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