Makale travel guide

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Makale is a scenic town surrounded by mountains in the region of Tana Toraja.

Makale in pictures

Gunung Kandora

Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors.

Practical guide

See

1 Patung Lakipadada, Bombongan. This statue of the Torajan aristocrat Lakipadada surrounded by water is the major historical and cultural landmark in town. (updated Feb 2025) 2 Sarambu Assing Waterfall, Kandua, Bittuang. A 70-metre waterfall found in the middle of a forest. It's best to visit during the dry season from May to October when the hiking trail isn't as slippery. (updated Feb 2025)

Eat

Idaman Restaurant, 28 Merdeka St. Damai, Main Road, Mengkendek.

Stay safe

Police stations: Polres Tana Toraja, Jl. Bhayangkara, Makale. ☏ +62 423 22100 Hospitals: Lakipadada Hospital, Jl. Poros Makale - Rantepao, ☏ +62 423 22118, +62 423 22023, +62 423 22264.

Guide content from Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA) — abridged; the full article has much more.

Getting there

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Best time to visit Makale — climate

Jan: ~25°C daytime, 0 rainy days 25° JanFeb: ~26°C daytime, 4 rainy days 26° FebMar: ~26°C daytime, 11 rainy days 26° MarApr: ~28°C daytime, 2 rainy days 28° AprMay: ~29°C daytime, 2 rainy days 29° MayJun: ~30°C daytime, 2 rainy days 30° JunJul: ~25°C daytime, 26 rainy days 25° JulAug: ~22°C daytime, 30 rainy days 22° AugSep: ~24°C daytime, 11 rainy days 24° SepOct: ~24°C daytime, 5 rainy days 24° OctNov: ~24°C daytime, 0 rainy days 24° NovDec: ~25°C daytime, 0 rainy days 25° Dec

Weather in Makale

Thu 🌦️ 24° 15° 💧75%
Fri 🌦️ 26° 15° 💧78%
Sat 🌦️ 24° 14° 💧92%
Sun ☁️ 25° 13° 💧20%
Mon ☁️ 27° 14° 💧2%
Tue 🌤️ 27° 14° 💧20%
Wed 🌦️ 28° 15° 💧22%

In Sep, Makale typically sees ~24°C daytime highs and 11 rainy days.

Round out the trip

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