Tamarind Falls Full-Day Hike (7 Cascades)

Tamarind Falls, the "7 Cascades" above Henrietta, is in fact a chain of eleven waterfalls dropping about 300 metres through a forested gorge. The half-day walk shows you five of them from above. This full-day departure goes down into the gorge itself: a steep descent with ropes on the technical sections, then a long passage along the river with crossings on the rocks, stops to swim in the pools below the falls, and lunch by the water before the climb back up to the trailhead.

You reach the falls the half-day walk only looks down on. It is a demanding day for walkers who are confident on wet rock and uneven ground and can keep going for five hours. Groups of two to twelve with a Yanature guide.

Key facts

• Distance 8 km, total ascent 340 m
• Duration 5 – 6 h
• Technical (grade 4/4): steep descent with ropes, river crossings, wet rock
• Ages 14 to 60 as a guideline

Good to know

• Tuesday to Friday; groups of 2 to 12
• Meet at Henrietta bus terminal at 08:30 and drive the last 1.5 km in your own vehicle
• Not suitable for anyone with knee, balance or stamina issues, or recovering from injury
• Your shoes will get wet: bring a spare pair or water shoes for the crossings
• Private departures for 1 to 10 guests from Rs 8,200
• The half-day version (Tamarind Falls 7 Cascades Hike) is listed separately at Rs 2,200
• Book at least 3 days ahead; on request, we confirm your date with Yanature before your booking is confirmed
• Operated by Yanature. Public rates, VAT included.

What to bring

• Hiking shoes plus a spare pair or water shoes
• 1.5–2 L of water and a packed lunch
• Swimwear and a towel
• A dry bag for phone and valuables