Lider Waterfall - Nature tourism of Banyuwangi
Lider Waterfall located in the village Sources Arum, sub Songgon. If we depart from the district Sempu through Jambewangi village, then the pine forests, coffee and clove plantations will be the scenery along the way to the last post settlement. Furthermore, visitors will continue the journey by foot to the location of the waterfall.
Traveled terrain was very difficult because it passes some steep cliffs, crossing the river as much as 7 (seven) times and through protected forest that is still maintained its sustainability. If we're lucky, some animals such as monkeys and birds can be encountered in the forest known for its diversity of flora and fauna of this.
The journey that took the difficult terrain will be paid after arrival at the location of the waterfall. The splendor of the cliff like a pile of natural crystals are arranged neatly with the main waterfall with a height of ± 100 feet decorated with several small waterfalls make this place look so beautiful and powerful.
during a visit to this waterfall, there are a few tips that may help us in this journey and when we are in the location of the waterfall:
- Make sure all the conditions of your vehicle in good condition because the terrain that will be passed very difficult with the pointed mountain rocks almost all the way.
- If the weather is rainy, you should bring tobacco water, because as it passes through protected forest we will often find leeches in the leaves that will try to suck the blood in our body parts.
- If you are among those who like to linger in one place, it would be nice to bring drinks and snacks, because the location of the waterfall will not find food and drink vendors.
Banyuwangi regency has an area of 5.78.250 km2. Banyuwangi is still an area of forest area. Area of forest area has reached about 183,396.34 ha or 31.72%, rice field area of about 66,152 ha or 11.44%, plantations with an area of 82,143.63 hectares or 14.21%, used as a residential area with an area of approximately 127 454 , 22 ha or 22.04%.