Tibu Sampi Waterfall is one of those rare places in Bali where you can enjoy a remote location without any crowds.
Because Tibu Sampi Waterfall is a little off the beaten path, it sees far fewer visitors than some of the more popular but no more beautiful waterfalls on the island.
Our guide will answer all your questions about Tibu Sampi Waterfall so that you can visit this area with confidence.
Where Is Tibu Sampi Waterfall?
Tibu Sampi Waterfall is in Tabanan and it’s quite a way from the major resort towns of Canggu, Seminyak, Ubud, Kuta, Uluwatu, etc.
Address: H388+48P, Jl. Gn. Salak, Gn. Salak, Kec. Selemadeg Tim., Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali 82162, Indonesia
How To Get To Tibu Sampi Waterfall?
If you visit Timbu Sampi Waterfall, you will need your own transport or to hire a private car and driver for the day.
This isn’t expensive, a car, driver, and gas for 8 hours will set you back about 500,000 IDR (that’s around $35 USD or $50 AUD) and they will take you around as many sites as you can access in a day.
The reason for this approach to transport is that there’s no availability of Grab and Gojek drivers in this area.
You might get a driver to take you, but you would need to check to see if they could wait for you to ensure that you don’t spend your whole holiday in Bali stuck by an obscure river trying to get a taxi home.
Is There A Lot Of Forest Trekking At This Waterfall?
No, but the parking area is not accessible by car. So, if you want to visit Tibu Sampi Waterfall without being on a motorbike, you will need to walk down a dirt track for about 10 minutes before you arrive.
When Is The Best Time To Visit Tibu Sampi Waterfall?
We’d always recommend that you visit Tibu Sampi Waterfall at the end of the rainy season. In fact, this is true for all waterfalls in Bali.
If you want to see the most dramatic display of water from a river crashing off cliffs then it’s best to go when the river is at its fullest.
However, this place doesn’t dry up in the dry season, though the water level is less impressive.
It doesn’t matter what time of day you go to Tibu Sampi Waterfall though as this isn’t a busy place and there will be no crowds at any time of day.
However, if you want to get the best photographs, you might want to go earlier in the day when the golden hour light starts to light up Tibu Sampi Waterfall.
Is There An Entrance Fee At Tibu Sampi Waterfall?
No, there is no entrance fee at Iibu Sampi Waterfall. This was quite a surprise to us as this wonderful waterfall among the rice fields has a decent parking area, a nice warung and even some changing rooms and toilets for you to use.
The availability of facilities like this is unusual for places this far off the beaten path and you should support them if you want to continue to enjoy them.
However, we should note that things can change and it’s possible that they will begin to charge for entry to Tibu Sampi Waterfall.
So, we’d recommend that you carry about 20,000 IDR (that’s $1.50 USD or $2 AUD) in small bills when you visit this location. That way you will have no issues trying to find change in the rice fields.
What To Expect At Tibu Sampi Waterfall
It’s not very far from the car park to the waterfall and it’s a lovely walk through stunning rice terraces to get there.
Do watch your footing as the path and steps can get a little slippery when they are wet and there are no emergency services near Tibu Sampi Waterfall, if you get injured there, you will need to get to another part of Bali for treatment.
It’s a very clean spot with almost no plastic pollution and you can swim at Tibu Sampi Waterfall if you bring swimming clothes with you. (As we mentioned earlier this is a chance to enjoy the changing room, though we found the light was broken when we were last at Tibu Sampi Waterfall).
The waterfall itself is a single fall running about 10 meters down the cliff. It’s not the most dramatic fall but it’s very photogenic and would-be influencers will be delighted to know they can visit this location in Bali and practice their photography and videography with almost no chance of disrupting someone else’s fun at Tibu Sampi Waterfall.
Where To Eat Near Tibu Sampi Waterfall
There are not a lot of places to eat near Tibu Sampi Waterfall other than the onsite warung and you will need to travel to any of the following places:
Gempinis Coffee Shop & Villa – a superb coffee shop among the clove plantations that serves delicious local food.
Warung Bambu – a very basic place serving nasi goreng and acting as a grocery store for the local area.
Warung Nasi Lawar Timubngan Men Semadi – if you want to try nasi campur babi then this is the place to go. It’s so good!
Warung Fajar – a simple local warung serving local food. They have an onsite billiard table too.
Warung Nasi Sary Ayu 1 – a basic fried rice restaurant which serves large, tasty portions of food for cheap.
Where To Stay Near Tibu Sampi Waterfall
The area around Tibu Sampi Waterfall is not exactly overflowing with accommodation choices and there’s nothing within walking distance but you will find these places aren’t too far away:
Clove Tree Hill – Bali Eco Retreat – a lovely three-star resort with amazing views over the local countryside.
Bali Eco Stay – this upmarket resort in the jungle is a real experience and the staff are wonderful, the water is clean and refreshing and the meals are amazing!
Manca Kemetug – a simple homestay with an onsite warung serving up some amazing food.
Ketut Farm’s Homestay – the perfect place to stay if you want to avoid the luxury resort vibe and experience the life of Balinese people.
Peasagi Resort – a very local-style resort with a homestay vibe about it. The views from here are absolutely lovely.
Things To Do Near Tibu Sampi Waterfall
Again, there’s nothing within walking distance fo Tibu Sampi Waterfall but there are plenty of things to do within a short drive including:
Sing Sing Anging Waterfall – one of our favourite waterfalls in Tabanan, very easy to get to and every bit as beautiful as Tibu Sampi Waterfall and also off the beaten path.
Sade Waterfall – a charming waterfall in a cave-like structure that you will have all to yourself. It’s an amazing place for photographers, particularly during the early part of the day when the sun starts to leak into the cavern.
Tibu Le Waterfall – a small but attractive waterfall. It won’t be at the top of anyone’s “must-see” list but it’s close enough to Tibu Sampi Waterfall to be worth seeing.
Kemetug Eco Reserve – a fabulous photo spot where you can see over the local rice fields for miles.
Boga Bali Living Museum – a very nice agrotourism spot where you can learn all about how the Balinese process and grow food.
FAQs
Is Tibu Sampi Waterfall Worth It?
Yes, Tibu Sampi Waterfall is worth it. It’s one of the most attractive locations on the island and unlike so many places in Bali, there’s no overtourism here.
You can enjoy access to this beautiful place without being crowded out. It’s the ideal place for nature lovers and photographers to spend some time appreciating the secrets of Bali.
Final Thoughts On Tibu Sampi Waterfall
Bali is an amazing place full of so much natural beauty. Yet, the popular sites get all the visitors and places like Tibu Sampi Waterfall still get relatively few visitors despite being very beautiful.
That means this is your chance to explore the real Bali before the hordes of tourists descend on Tibu Sampi Waterfall.
It’s a great location where you can have a wonderful day out and there are enough other attractions near to Tibu Sampi Waterfall to make it worth hiring a car and driver for the day too.
