A Soothing Waterfall in Leo Leo Village, Morotai Island


Morotai Island consists of many tourist spots. One of them is Leo Leo waterfall. As the name suggests, it is situated in Leo Leo village. Local people call it “air jatuh”. The height is about 10 meters. The water is refreshing and the atmosphere is solemn. It is a nice spot for relaxing and playing water. Local people often come to this location. Some of them even are quite brave. They jump into the water from the top of the waterfall.

Solemn Nature around the Waterfall
Leo Leo village is surrounded by wild nature. The village has been developing over time. Local people in Leo Leo are approachable. Some of them may help visitors to explore Leo Leo. One thing, tourists need to perform an expedition to reach the waterfall. It takes both time and energy to go to such location. The temperature is quite hot. It is better to bring some bottled water during the trip. There is no convenience store around. Preparation is important so they won’t get thirsty and tired during such long trip.

The waterfall isn’t quite vast. Though, it offers many things for visitors. As mentioned earlier, tourists can jump from the top of the falls. The safest spot is at 3 meters of height. Behind the waterfall, there’s a small cave. A human won’t fit in it, though. What’s more? The location is surrounded by river stones. Some of them are slippery. That means tourists should watch their steps. The stones become the home of small river mussels. They are edible. Local people often hunt them and cook them for daily snacks.

The best cloth to wear is a shirt and small pants. Visitors may expect to get wet later. It is hard to refuse the temptation of Leo Leo waterfall. The water is fresh and natural. In holidays, there are some tourists around in location. Even though it is safe to jump from the above into the water, it is not recommended for kids. A small mistake can lead to severe injuries. Tourists should be safe here.

Accommodations
Accommodation is an important aspect for tourists. There are some options of hotels and lodgings in Leo Leo village. Thanks to the local government. Visitors are able to enjoy a vacation in a more comfortable manner. The hotels come with many facilities. These include a tennis court, a golf court, pools, gyms, and much more.

How to Get There
In order to enjoy a refreshing water of Leo Leo waterfall, tourists should reach Leo Leo village. It is located in south part of Morotai Island. From Daruba, it takes 2 hours trip by a speedboat. From the village, it will be a tiring trip. Tourists can only reach the waterfall by trekking. Not to mention it takes more than 30 minutes of the trip from the village. During the trip, they will meet some small rivers. Even though it is a tiring journey, they can feel the fresh water of the waterfall. This location is also suitable for swimming and playing around.


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