Sendat Falls is a popular weekend recreational park suitable for families. The lower fall has 3 levels with pools at each level. Most families with kids will stay at the lowest level where the riverbed is more shallow and the pool is not as deep. There are also basic facilities like benches, rest huts, camping sites and toilet managed by the forestry department. There is an entrance fee (per head) & parking fee imposed.
Sendat Falls is however infamous for drowning cases with the most recent case back in 2020 & 2018 stretching back as far as 2015. The lower fall 2 (Image 1) with its deep pool depth and "whirlpool" phenomena has claimed many unsuspecting victims. Visitors are advised to practice extra precaution before carelessly jumping into the pool.
Unknown to the general public as well is the existence of 2 more upper falls that requires jungle trekking. Visitors who wish to visit the upper falls should engage a guide. The upper falls is NOT suitable for beginners.
Lower Sendat Fall 1
Head to Ulu Yam town as the landmark. It is relatively easy to find the access junction as it is clearly signposted. (Image 2) Follow the main road deeper in along the narrow but tarred access road till arriving at the end point here.
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Sendat Fall 3
The trail to the upper falls is much more challenging. It starts from a hill trail at the right side of the Sendat Falls compound. Take the right side junction here.(Image 3) After a steep sloped climb and several more trail junctions, the trail heads towards the direction of the river. An orang asli rest hut can be found nearby. (Image 4)
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From this point the trail gets very vague but it is possible to either river trek or bushwhack thru the forest trails alongside the right side of the stream. Visitors will find the Upper Sendat Fall 1 with a chest deep cold pool and a moderate height horsetail waterfall.(Image 5) The Upper Sendat Fall 2 will require river trekking for another 30+mins or so to reach. (Image 6) No pool here at this level but visitors can enjoy the tall vertical view of the waterfall cascading down the steep slopes of the rock face. The stream at this point is much smaller and segmented where there is a side tall vertical cascade fall as well on the right. To return, follow the same trail to exit back to Sendat Falls entrance.
"Rubbish exist when there is an imbalance of those willing to take action."
If you plan to visit this waterfall, do bring a plastic bag along. In the event there is rubbish left by irresponsible individuals, you can contribute and do our part to keep nature's paradise clean. Thank you~
