Quick Answer
Fiji Waterfall (also called Fiji Falls or Grombong) is a triple waterfall in the same lush valley as Sekumpul, near Sawan in the hills above Singaraja. Three parallel cascades of roughly 80 metres pour down a single jungle cliff into a shallow, swimmable pool, and the trek in is shared with Sekumpul: the same village entry ticket and local guide cover both. Seeing the two together turns north Bali's most famous waterfall trek into a genuine half-day of jungle, rivers, and spray (to confirm).
Fiji Waterfall at a Glance
- What: Three side-by-side cascades, around 80 metres tall, in one jungle amphitheatre
- Where: Sekumpul/Lemukih village area, Sawan district, about 60 to 90 minutes from Lovina
- Access: The same guided trek as Sekumpul, plus a further riverside walk; expect stairs, river crossings, and spray
- Swimming: Yes, in the shallow pool at the base, cold and glorious
- Effort: Moderate; sturdy sandals or trail shoes, and knees prepared for the stairs back up
- Best time: Morning, in the dry season (April to October) for the safest river crossings
One Valley, Two Spectacles
The Sekumpul valley gathers the water of the high ridges above Singaraja and throws it off a green cliff line in half a dozen places, which is why the area's name means "group" or "cluster". Sekumpul itself is the tall, thundering centrepiece; Fiji is the harmony section, three falls of nearly equal height standing shoulder to shoulder a short walk upstream. In full flow after rain they merge their spray into one drifting cloud; in the dry season they separate into three clean silver lines you can swim beneath.
Because the falls share the valley, they share the visit: the village ticket system covers the cluster, a local guide leads the trek (mandatory, and genuinely useful on the wet stairs and river stones), and adding Fiji to Sekumpul typically adds under an hour (to confirm). Skipping it to save that hour is the classic first-timer's regret.
The Trek
From the village parking, the route drops on concrete and earth stairs through clove and coffee gardens, crosses the river on stones or a bamboo bridge depending on the season, and reaches the Sekumpul viewpoint first. From there the Fiji branch follows the valley floor, wading the shallow river once or twice, until the three falls open up in their own amphitheatre. The pool below Fiji is broad and shallow, better for swimming than Sekumpul's wind-blasted plunge pool.
Go early: the light comes down the valley in the morning, the stairs are cooler, and the day-trip groups from the south arrive after eleven. Bring a dry bag for phones, water, and grip on your feet. The full practical picture of the area, fees, and what to combine is in the north Bali waterfalls guide.
Making a Day of It
Fiji and Sekumpul fill a morning. The classic north-coast day continues with lunch in the hills, then either Aling-Aling's slides and jumps on the way back toward Lovina, or the long way around through the Munduk highlands. Based on the coast, everything here is day-trip range from Lovina.
FAQ
Where is Fiji Waterfall in Bali?
In the Sekumpul valley near Sawan, in the hills southeast of Singaraja in north Bali. It shares its access trek, village ticket, and guides with Sekumpul Waterfall, about 60 to 90 minutes' drive from Lovina.
Can you visit Fiji Waterfall and Sekumpul together?
Yes, and you should: they sit in the same valley on one guided trek, and adding Fiji typically extends the Sekumpul visit by under an hour. The combined route is the standard offer from the village guides.
Can you swim at Fiji Waterfall?
Yes. The pool at the base of the three falls is broad and fairly shallow, one of the nicer swims of the north's waterfalls. The water is cold and the spray strong after rain.
Why is it called Fiji Waterfall?
The name stuck through local usage and the falls' postcard-tropical look; locals also know the spot as Grombong. Its trio of parallel cascades made it a natural counterpart to the "cluster" (sekumpul) naming of the valley.
Is the Fiji Waterfall trek hard?
Moderate. Several hundred stairs down and back up, some river-stone crossings, and wet paths, manageable for anyone reasonably mobile, with a guide leading the way. Proper footwear matters more than fitness.
Every fall in the north, with routes and honest effort levels: the north Bali waterfalls guide. Or message Northbound on WhatsApp to plan the day.